Hi I do this, You need to get this stuff called workable fixation spray it's in painting artist area...where artist who chalk or paint or what not, coat their work to keep from bleeding. and spray at least 10 times in between drying. very important..not one time spray, let dry half hour, spray again...i do it 10 times..lol just to make sure it's coated very well. then cut and put in water...and then the paper shall slip away and apply to your candles HTH Dani