DIY Mason Jar Glass Candle Holders

Any candle, from the simplest tea light to a plain pillar or taper may be placed and secured in mason jars. Sand is the simplest medium to use to secure a candle in place.

Today, however, we focus on the mason jar. Any candle will illuminate the room, but the ambience and effect is achieved with any of the various and sundry ways you decorate the mason jar! And the real beauty of it is while the candle will be consumed and need to be replaced, you will always have the finished mason jar adding to the decor and setting the mood, time and time again.

Lace

http://adventuresofamiddlesister.blogspot.com/2012/08/
diy-mason-jar-luminaries.html

Here we have lace wrapped around a mason jar and topped off with a littel burlap and raffia. The effect is a combination of delicate and rustic. This is deceptively easy to do!

The artist who created the luminary pictured on the left used spray adhesive, but you may also paint on any watered down, white craft glue as long as it dries clear. (Use a mixture of about fifty percent water and fifty percent glue.) Cut the lace and burlap to the correct length ahead of time, then paint glue on a section of jar and attach the fabric. Keep going around the jar until finished. A raffia bow finishes the piece which should last from season to season. Just replace the tea light candle as needed.

This picture from Pinterest shows more of the same idea; the lace here is more delicate. 

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/334744184773534031/

http://klastyling.com/biseikatsu/?p=50544

These small jars may have held baby food. The lace looks like trim purchased in any sewing notions department, and the look is simple and elegant.

Decoupage

Decoupage ususally, I believe, refers to using the same method described above but painting both under and over items glued to the mason jar. 

http://indulgy.com/search/decoupage%20drawers/page/11

These recycled glass jars are decorated 

with old stamps, via decoupage. 

Paint the jar with your half water, 

half white craft glue mixture and 

apply the stamps a desired. Then paint 

a very thin finish over the stamps with 

glue and water. Allow to dry overnight. 

These votive holders were decoupaged with antique book paper, giving a different antique effect. What a love gift for somebody who loves to read!

http://sweetsomethingdesign.blogspot.com/
2009_07_01_archive.html

More Fun

This incredible effect is achieved simply by gluing craft pebbles found in any craft store to the mason jar. Takes some patience while they dry, but what sight! Use full strenght white craft glue that dries clear for this project. 

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/408420259927707114/

DIY Orange Peel Candle

Wow. Found this incredible idea at Scraphacker and absolutely had to share. When I first saw it, I thought somebody had used a zinc-core wick and poured wax into an orange peel. I was wrong! The "candle" is simply olive oil, and the wick is part of the orange peel itself!

http://scraphacker.com/diy-candles

The trick is to preserve the string of orange peel when you remove the orange. Scrape the orange out with a spoon, but be careful not to damage the "tail." Enjoy the aroma! 

Floating Candle Ideas

Remember, wax floats. The key to a floating cande is simply to be wider at the top than at the bottom. This is why small muffin cups are perfect for molding floating candles.

http://simplysavannahevents.blogspot.com

Once you have an assortment of floating candles, all you need are containers, water, and imagination. Just mason jars with water and candles look elegant on their own. Or include raffia or ribbons, and these below have some clear glass pebbles in the bottom of the jars.

(http://www.pinterest.com/pin/83527768062521000/)

Now, let the imagination and fun begin!

A big, fresh flower turns any floating candle into something special.

http://greengardenblog.com/2013/01/03/
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http://www.squidoo.com/wedding-centerpieces-floral-arrangements-and-boutonnieres

http://mystikit.com/summertime-floating-candles/-58M#materials

 Herbs and citrus fruits make lovely additions to the floating candle jar in the spring and summer. This example has fresh rosemary and cut lemons.

Rocks create a rustic or casual feel to the floating candle array.

http://www.rugsandblinds.com/new-year-centerpiece-ideas.aspx

http://www.idealhomegarden.com/holidays-crafts/seashell-craft-ideas/

The seashells create their own, unique feel perfect for a day or night on the beach. 

And, of course, don't forget that floating candles make wonderful, inexpensive and ambient night time lighting! 

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