Name of Project
Stained Glass Votive Candle Holder
Ages This Project is Suitable For
ages 2+, older children can cut their own paper and make it more elaborate.
Approximate Time Required to Complete This Project
30 minutes
Materials Needed
clean baby food jar
colored tissue paper
glue that dries clear
scissors
paint brush
votive candle
work space protector (table cloth, wax paper, or a tray)
extras:
black paper
glitter
glitter glue
Instructions
1. Protect your work space with a table cloth, wax paper, or a tray
2. Cut colored tissue paper into small pieces
3. Use the paint brush to apply a thin layer of glue to the outside of jar
4. Place colored tissue paper onto jar over the glue
5. Use the paint brush to apply a thin layer of glue over the top of the tissue paper
6. Apply glitter, if you like, by sprinkling it on
7. If using glitter glue, wait for the regular glue to dry before applying glitter glue
8. Once completely dry, place a votive candle inside
Tips and Tricks
- Use caution not to get too much glue on top of the tissue paper, this will cause it to bunch up
- Hold the jar upside down with fingers inside to apply glitter, this way you can rotate it in the air
- Older children can even cut thin strips of black paper to create elaborate designs, then place the colored tissue paper inside the black lines
- This one pictured, I made with my son when he was 2 1/2.