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Hanukkah is just around the corner. Since it’s the Festival of Lights, what better thing to make than some fun votives? I made these for a friend.
For this project you’ll need:
- Clear glass votives
- Mod Podge
- Tint of your choice, paint, ink etc. I used JudiKins Mica Gloss
- Foil Transfer Sheets ( I had some in my stash but I know Michaels carries the ones by Martha Stewart w/ her paints)
In a small container, mix your Mod Podge and tint to a desired color. I went with a metallic blue for Hanukkah. Apply your tinted mixture to your votive, let dry, repeat twice more or to desired color.
Top pic is the first coat. Bottom pic is after three coats and dry.
Now it’s time to apply the foil. While your votives are still a little tacky, randomly press your foil onto your votive. I use what I call the leg waxing technique. Lay your foil down, smooth over with your hand and rip off. No pain!
I tend towards an imperfect look so I crinkled my foil up first and then didn’t try to match up lines or get full coverage.
After you’re done applying your foil, brush some more Mod Podge around the bottom, sprinkle with glitter, Edge the top rim with more MP and dip in glitter .
You could whip up eight of these for an impromptu menorah or you could make them in different colors for your Christmas mantle, or for everyday decor, or...
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