| Decoupage Votive Candleholders |
From "DIY Crafts"
episode DIC-208 |
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Materials: Clear, smooth glass votive
Gloss varnish
Tissue paper (plain and with designs)
Two-sided (one is adhesive) foils in various colors
Gold-leafing pen
Glass nuggets
Silicone adhesive
Optional: glass frit Note: Tissue paper also comes in patterns (figure A). - Clean glass.
- Cut or rip tissue paper, depending on effect desired.
- Dip your finger in the varnish and rub a small amount over the area where you're going to place the tissue paper.
- Carefully pick up the paper and put it on the votive (figure B).
- Put a small amount of varnish on your finger and apply it over the tissue.
- Continue this process, layering the tissue until the votive is completely covered.
- If you are using shapes (such as fish) or the two-sided foil, now is the time to place them.
- After the votive is dry, you can add glass globs ( figure C) and gold leafing with a leafing pen. Option: If so desired, add glass frit (available in jars at craft-supply stores) for embellishment (figure D).
Products: Available at craft, art-supply or discount stores nationwide.
RESOURCES :
The Complete Book of Candles: Creative Candle-Making, Candleholders and Decorative Design
Model: 0754802760
Author: Gloria Nicol
The Candlelit Home: Decorating With Candles Year-Round
Model: 0810906082
Author: John Terrell Fry
(September, 2001)
Harry N. Abrams Inc.
New York, NY 10011
Phone: 212-206-7715
Fax: 201-896-8193
Email: sales@abramsbooks.com
The Candlemaker's Companion: A Complete Guide
Model: 088266994X
Author: Betty Oppenheimer
(August, 1997)
Storey Books / Storey Communications Inc.
Website: www.storey.com
GUESTS :
Sara Cron
2651 Main St.
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Phone: 310-314-9152
Email: SaraC@tenwomen.org
Website: www.tenwomengallery.com
Artist, Ten Woman Gallery
The guest can be reached at the following:
Create Your Own
3006 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90410
Phone: 310-453-2005
Fax: 310-453-4945
E-mail: al@create-your-own.com
Web site: www.create-your-own.com
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