Jars of mustard, jam or antipasti are usually very beautiful and far too good to throw away. With this tip, you can give them a new purpose: you can paint them with colorful glass paint (craft store) and decorate them with beads or glitter. Once everything is dry, just place a tea light inside and you have a unique candle light!
Individual light sources as eye-catchers
Not everyone has such candle lights! You are not only doing something good for nature, but you can also create excellent decorative items with small ideas. Actually, all glass items that can hold a tea light are suitable as candle lights or lanterns. Whether a mason jar or an old mustard jar – let your imagination run wild.
Suggestions and tips
Porcelain pens: you can purchase these brush-like pens in various colors at an affordable price. This makes fine painting child's play. After painting, simply bake in the oven at 160° degrees – this keeps the paint on the glass waterproof. Glass, metal, porcelain, and other glazed ceramic items are suitable for painting.
Tracing paper: beautiful results can be easily achieved with tracing paper. Put some craft glue into an old container. Now tear the tracing paper randomly into various small pieces and dip them into the craft glue. Then apply the paper to the decorative glass and smooth it out with a brush. Let it dry – done.
Mosaic tiles: with glass mosaic glue and mosaic tiles, you can conjure up particularly delicate eye-catchers. Simply put some glue on the glass and arrange the tiles according to your wishes and mood. For faster drying, simply hold the hair dryer on the highest setting to the work for a few minutes: this makes the glue set faster. Small tip: it is best to work piece by piece in this way – this ensures the craft work is a success.
Trims, ribbons & co.: if you prefer it romantic and want to bring a touch of country house style into your rooms, try this variant. Pay attention to harmonious colors. A purple adapts perfectly to lavender colors – sky blue harmonizes fantastically with azure blue. Maybe add a white trim and the work is done. Simply glue the trims carefully to the glass with craft glue and decorate with matching ribbons. Thread dried flowers or shells onto ribbons and also skillfully attach them to the jars – the country house style is ready.
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