Snowflake Luminary [Candle] Jar

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:07:35 GMT

This is an easy craft to create and after you make a few, the process is very simple with a beautiful end result. You can freely play around with the crafting technique and theme to make this luminary for any occasion.

SUPPLIES:

1 quart size jar [no cover needed]

Frosted glass spray paint

Assorted stickers [I used snowflakes for this project]

1 24-inch pc. 14 gauge wire [silver or copper]

Hole punch

Small pair of craft pliers

Votive candle holder and votive candle [I prefer clear candle holders, you can use colored/scented candles as desired]

Rubber gloves/surgical gloves if desired

PREPARING THE LUMINARY

Lay jar on newspaper in well ventilated work space.

Use your gloves.

Spray the jar with two coats of frosted glass spray paint. Allow the jar to dry between coats.

**paint appears clear but will take on a frosted effect after it dries.

Randomly apply stickers to jar

IF your jar has a band, use the hole punch to evenly place a hole on opposite sides of the band.

IF your jar has no band you can easily wrap the 14 gauge wire around the mouth of the jar, you may need a pair of small pliers to tighten the wire around the mouth of the jar.

Place one end of your 14 gauge wire through the hole and twist to secure, half loop the wire and feed the other end through the opposite hole and secure it the same way, creating a handle/hanger.

IF a band was used, screw the band back on to the jar

Place votive candle holder into mouth of jar

Place votive candle into candle holder

VOILA!! Your luminary is done

You can embellish this jar with festive ribbon around the mouth and create a tie-on gift tag if it is intended to be a gift.

FUN IDEAS:

Before spraying on the frosted glass paint, paint your jar a base color to match the theme [orange for halloween votive, blue for snowflake votive etc.]

Then match the votive candle color to the base color

ENJOY!

Jar Crafts with Sharon

Snowflake Luminary [Candle] Jar