Here is a project for you to make if you want to add a contemporary flair to your home décor. It’s a votive candle holder with a black vine/leaf design. It holds a single candle and creates a focal point that is different, but beautiful.
Kathy Zengolewicz
Here is what you will need to get started.
- Vitrea 160 Glass Paints- #66 Black Tube Outliner
- A glass votive candle holder
- Paper towels
- Cotton swabs
- A glass cleaner with ammonia
- A stencil or template to follow.
Start off by cleaning the glace surface with the window cleaner, or you can use rubbing alcohol if you choose, to remove any debris, grease or fingerprints.
Open the outliner tube and make sure the nozzle is clear. Squeeze the tube to start the flow of paint. Try this on a paper towel first.
Draw the stem lines onto the votive glass by squeezing the tube gently. The lines should be fairly thin.
If the lines are too thick they may bubble up if and when you use the baking process. If you don’t plan to ever put the votive in the dishwasher, there is no need to bake the glass for permanence. If you would like to give it permanence, it will require you to bake it in a regular kitchen oven.
Next, draw the small leaf designs on the stems and fill them in with black paint. Arrange the leaves around the votive as seen in the photo.
If you are going to bake the glass, allow the piece to dry 24 hours and then place it in a cool oven on the middle oven rack. Set the temperature to 325° Farenheit and bake for 40 minutes. After baking, turn the oven off and open the door to allow the piece to cool down gradually. Once the votive is cool remove it from the oven. The paint will then be permanent and you can safely put it in the dishwasher.
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