Make a note of how far down your flameless tealight will sit inside the paper roll.
Use the hot glue gun to make a line at this point inside the paper roll. This creates a ledge for the candle to sit on.
Begin making glue drips along the outside of the paper roll. Start at the very top of the roll and let it drip down.
Continue creating glue drips as you make your way around the roll.
Once the first layer of glue is dry, add a second layer overtop. This creates more dimension on the outside of the candle and allows you to fill in any gaps.
Let this glue drip down, and then let it dry completely.
Step 3: Paint the paper roll candle
Once the glue is dry, add paint to the side of the paper roll and spread it across with a paint brush.Cover as much of the candle as you can, then allow to dry.
Add a second coat of paint. Pay special attention as you paint over the glue, angling your brush to ensure full coverage.
Paint inside the top of the paper roll, about 1-1/2 inches down.Allow to dry, and add a third coat of paint if necessary.
Once the paint is dry, turn on a battery operated tealight candle and insert it into the candle base.