Mason Jar Votive Candle

I think you could make these mason jar candle holders any time of year, really, depending on the color glitter you choose to use!


Materials you need:

* Elmer's glue
* paintbrush
* mason jars and/or old salsa jars (my personal favorite!)
* glitter- any type/color
* tea lights
* a teaspoon of water

I first started by cleaning my salsa and mason jars. 

Next, I added a small bit of water to my glue in a plastic container.  I mixed that together with my paintbrush until it was consistent.

Then, I applied the glue/water mixture to the inside of my salsa jar.  I started at the bottom, then worked my way up the sides.  You don't need a lot of glue here.  The first time I did it, the glue ran back down the sides and was too thick in some places.  The less glue mixture applied, the better!

Once the jar is coated almost completely to the top (next time I won't go all the way to the top because of the lip with extra glue accumulating there), you are ready to add the glitter.

I used an embossing glitter which is very fine.  When I do this again, I will use larger pieces of glitter.  I want to experiment with all types to see which produces the best effect when a candle is inside.

I poured the glitter down four of the sides to the bottom.  I swooshed the jar around so the bottom was coated.  Then I held the jar on its side, gently tapping the bottom of the jar and rotating it until the sides were covered.  Then I poured the excess glitter back into its container, making sure I didn't miss any spots.  Okay, so it didn't all  make it back into the container...

Here's how the salsa jar candle holder looks when lit:

A few days later, I tried again with larger glitter.  Here's what that votive looked like:

Thanks for reading (and pinning)!!

Keep Improving,
Nancy