Lanterns – lovingly designed

Tea light holders lovingly decorated with dainty hearts

It only takes a quick glance to see how much care has gone into the design of these tea light holders which have been lovingly decorated in different styles with dainty hearts and the word “LOVE”. edding porcelain brushpens are ideal for painting designs on porcelain as well as ovenproof glass. And because the brush tip of the edding porcelain brushpen is so versatile, it’s easy to draw fine lines and broad brush strokes to create any design idea by hand. The ink in the porcelain brushpen has a creamy consistency, ensuring an even distribution of colour without drips forming. Even novices will be able to achieve beautiful results without much practice beforehand!

Category: Living room
Products: Porcelain brush pens
Materials: Glass and mirror
Porcelain and ceramic
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

For best results, start by cleaning the porcelain tea light holders with water and washing-up liquid (or in a dishwasher) and then wipe over with methylated spirits. Thorough cleaning is essential for removing any invisible protective film applied during manufacture.

Step 2

The fine brush tip works really well for fine lines, for example the little hearts shown in our example. For thicker lines, use the flat outer part of the brushpen. If you want to apply layers of colour, let the first colour dry before applying the next one as this stops the colours from mixing. You can use our examples as guidance or let your imagination run free with unique designs.

Step 3

Once you've finished your design, leave the candle holders to dry for 15 minutes. Now place the painted item on a cold oven rack, slide it into a pre-heated oven and bake it at 160°C for 25 minutes. Leave in the oven to cool afterwards. After baking, your unique candle holders will be dishwasher-safe.