Make it Tonight! Glowing Glass Jar Party Lights
Let these festive glass jar party
lights set a magical mood at your next outdoor gathering!
They cost very little, last for years, and are so quick and easy
to do, you'll want to make several, all in different colors.
Here's what you'll need for each: - empty
glass jar
- approximately 7 feet of 20-gauge copper or brass
wire
- short length of 22-gauge wire
- electric drill
- pliers
- large cup hook with long shank
- glass stain
paints
- short, fat candle
- approx. 1/2 cup of sand
How to Do It:- Loop the 7-foot length of
20-gauge wire into a circle. Hook the two ends together with
pliers.
- Bend the wire circle in half with the join centered
on one long end.
- Place the wire circle over the neck of the
jar below the lip, with about three feet extending on either
side, and the joined area up against the neck of the jar.
- Using the pliers, twist the left-hand loop tight
against the neck of the jar.
- Insert the cup hook into the
drill.
- Holding the wire firmly against the neck of the jar,
slip the right-hand loop over the cup hook. Pulling the
loop taut, run drill at its lowest speed. Allow the wire to
twist tightly up to the neck of the jar.
- Repeat with
left-hand loop.
- Bend the two twisted loops straight up
above the jar. Take the piece of 22-gauge wire and tie the loops
together about 4 inches from the ends.
- Use pliers to shape
the 4-inch ends into coils, spirals or any interesting shape. See
illustration.
Get Creative:
After you've assembled several jars, hang them in a convenient
spot and color them with the glass stain. You can paint each jar
all one shade, or make it fancy with leading and any decorative
design of your choosing. Just follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
When the glass stain has thoroughly dried, add about two inches
of sand to each jar, and insert the candles.
It's Party Time!
You've hung your jars in their final party location. The sun has
finally set! So strike a match, turn 'em on, and bask in the
glow of your festive, flickering party lights!
(NEVER LEAVE A BURNING CANDLE
UNATTENDED!)
For the illustrated version of this article, please visit
http://www.pazpizzazz.com/jars.html.
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