Decoupaged Glass Jar Candle Holders with Faux Leaves and Gold Wire
Learn how to create beautiful decoupaged glass jar candle holders using leaves and gold wire. This DIY project is a perfect way to upcycle old glass jars and create unique candle holders for your home decor.
I hope you're all doing well. The weather has cooled down, and we're enjoying the change. I'd like to share a quick upcycling decoupage project with you all today.
I had some extra glass yogurt jars and bought two taper candle holders from Target's dollar section. I wasn't sure what to do with them at first. In today's project, I will show you how to decorate small glass jars using faux fall leaves and gold wire.
Watch the video tutorial
Materials Needed:
- Two taper candle holders
- A paintbrush
- Mod Podge
- Faux fall leaves or a decorative napkin
- Hot glue
- Two battery-operated tealight candles
- Gold wire
Applying Mod Podge and faux leaves to glass jars
To start, grab a paintbrush and apply Mod Podge to your glass jar. Apply a small amount of Mod Podge to the jar first before applyin, then each leaf. After you've applied the Mod Podge to the leaves, use the paintbrush to apply it to the top of each leaf as well. This process requires patience, and you may need to reapply some leaves. To make the process easier, you can use a blow dryer. After placing the leaves onto the glass, cover the entire outer surface with Mod Podge. Let it dry naturally or speed up the process with a blow dryer.
Attaching a glass jar to a taper candle holder
Apply a small amount of hot glue to the bottom of each glass jar, then place the jars on top of the taper candle holders.
Adding gold wire to glass jars
First, cut a few strands of gold wire. Make sure to cut them in a way that they can fit around the top of the glass jar. Once you have the right size, wrap two sections of gold wire around each jar. Finally, twist off the ends of the wire to keep them in place.
Your decoupaged glass jar candle holder design is now complete and ready to be displayed. I have placed two battery-operated tealight candles inside each jar. This project was incredibly simple, and during the evenings, the jars emit a beautiful glow. I hope that you enjoyed creating this upcycled decoupaged glass jar project. If you decide to create your very own, please let me know. I'll be happy to hear from you. Take care, and I'll see you soon!
That little wire is so delicate and lovely. These are beautiful--I just love them with the candles lit inside! :) Thanks for sharing this post at the Will Blog for Comments #10 linkup. Hope to see you again next week!
These are so clever, Stephanie!! What a great way to re-use glass jars!! These are so festive for the season. Thanks so much for sharing at Home Imagined this week!
Stephanie, I love these candle holders. Congratulations, you are being featured on TFT. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2023/10/halloween-decor-ideas-on-thursday.html Hugs, Bev
This is such a lovely and inspiring project! I absolutely love the idea of upcycling glass jars into beautiful candle holders with faux leaves and gold wire. The combination of the fall leaves and the soft glow from the candles creates such a warm and cozy atmosphere, perfect for this time of year. Your step-by-step instructions are so clear and easy to follow, making this DIY accessible for everyone, even those who may be new to decoupage. Thank you for sharing this creative and sustainable idea—I'm excited to try it out myself!
Anna, I appreciate your kind words. For you to take the time to leave such a thoughtful and meaningful comment has truly left me feeling wonderful. I value feedback from those who take the time to visit and create my crafts with me. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed this DIY project. I hope that I am able to inspire enough people to explore their creative side. Thank you for taking time out of your day to check out my craft and give feedback. I appreciate it so very much. ♡
Another beautiful creation, your creativity seems to be unlimited. I'll use these in the winter for my cabin, we'll be making our own candles as well with beeswax. Thank you for sharing!
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