Erthysmelz

Hi everyone, I'm new to the group all the way from Philadelphia PA...I have seen so many beautiful candles on this site...I am also new to candlemaking and would like to know how to go about painting candles. I have a candle n soap paint kit...but I understand that acrylic paints r flammable or is this safe for candles...or should the candles be made not to be lit at all...PLEASE HELP!!!