Candle Holder:
So making one of these is pretty simple, all you need is a used clean jar. You can use a pickle jar, mayonnaise jar, jelly jar whatever you have handy...some glass paint (craft paint doesn't seem to stick very well)..I suggest visiting this page http://www.artathomestudio.com/tips-painting-on-glass.html or doing a quick search of which paint to use, as there are a few options. Also you'll need a small glass candle holder these are usually a dollar at wal-mart I found some for a quarter each at the local flea market...and a small candle....Oh yeah and something cool to put in the jar!
Step 1- Start with your small glass candle holder. You'll need this first so you can pick a jar that will work. place it down in the top of the jar. You don't want it to go to the bottom but for it to rest in the opening of the jar. Some jar opening will be too big and some maybe too small so try a few...
Step 2- After you have your candle holder and your jar picked out, you need to come up with a theme for your candle holder. You'll need to find something small to put in the jar that works with your theme. This can be anything so long as it fits in the jar! lol A toy tractor, horse, race car....
Step 3- Place your small trinket into the jar and decide where in the jar you want it. If you want your trinket to be higher in the jar you can put a little box or something under it to give it some height. Also keep in mind where the seam line is on the jar. You don't want the pretty side to have the seam line in the middle of it. I suggest using kitchen tongs to get it in place. Put some hot glue on the bottom of your trinket and secure it to the bottom of the jar.
Step 4- Paint the bottom of the jar with something to along with your theme. Be sure not to make it too busy, something simple that won't hide your trinket in the jar. Example: You use a small tractor, maybe put a basic fence line around the jar with some grass.
Step 5- If you like you can wrap a piece of ribbon or something around the top of the jar to give it a little something extra. Place your small candle holder in the top of your jar with a candle and Voila! You have a unique candle holder!
Side Notes: I made one of these with a flamingo in it to give to my niece. Seeing as how she is still a kid I decided to forego the candle and just make it for her to put her small jewelry and stuff in so that's an idea too..
I have also thought that if your jar has too wide of an opening, a small glass bowl or ramekin would maybe work.
So that's how to make a personalized candle holder for you or to give as a gift. Hope you like it :D
Have a Good Rest of the Day!!
-Winney
