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    How do I transfer pictures to LED candles?
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    You'll need wax paper, tissue paper, regular paper, and a hairdryer. Print design on normal paper, copy on tissue paper, then to wax paper over it, and finally heat it with a hairdryer until picture is melted on.
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    Where do you get wax paper from?
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    You can get wax paper from any large grocery stores and most crafting stores.
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    Can I use crepe paper instead of tissue paper in method one?
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    Yes, but it will look more crinkly, because tissue paper is smoother than crepe paper.
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    How can I attach a design to a candle?
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    You could use blue-tac or Sugru because they are always sticky. They never spoil and you can attach and detach anytime, anywhere.
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    Is wax paper the same as grease proof?
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    No. Wax paper is used as it melts and creates a clear film to hold the image in place, but grease proof has no meltable substances on it to seal the tissue paper in.
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    What if I get a photo candle as a gift and want to remove the photo?
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    If the candle was done using the tissue paper method, try heating it with a hair dryer or heat tool and carefully peeling away the image.
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    Will this candle still be able to melt without any trouble?
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    No, when I tried it the image caught fire. The tracing paper stays attached to the candle, leaving it flammable.
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    Which printer is most suitable for this purpose? Should I use a laser or inkjet printer?
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    You can use either but the laser works better for this purpose, possibly due to the fact that inkjet seems to use more ink so the paper becomes wetter. This is just my personal experience. There are a lot of videos and tutorials on YouTube where people have used inkjet printers with no problem.
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