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Glitzy Wedding Votives

Need a place setting idea for a wedding? Add some pizzazz with these glitzy votive candles! Make them silver, gold or even red. The light dances through the glitter when they’re lit.

At a Glance:

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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • Mod Podge Logo
supplies

FolkArt ® Extreme Glitter™ - Gold, 5 oz. - 2771

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Acrylic Colors - Pure Black, 2 oz. - 479

Number Needed: 1 $1.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt ® Metallics - Pure Gold, 2 oz. - 660

Number Needed: 1 $2.69
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Gloss, 8 oz. - CS11201

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

3 glass votives, 3 wood candle stands 1 7/8” x 1 ¾”, 2.5 inch ribbon with gold glittered design, Gold glitter, Hot glue

Instructions

1. Measure and cut ribbon to go around each votive candle.

2. Use ModPodge to adhere ribbon to the outside of each votive candle, smooth out bubbles with your fingers. Set aside to dry.

3. Paint candle stands with Metallic Pure Gold. Dry.

4. Paint candle stands with Gold Extreme Glitter. Dry.

5. Use hot glue to attach the tops of two candle stands together (end to end) to create one “base”. Secure one end to the bottom of one of the votives with hot glue.

6. Use hot glue to attach the third candle stand to the bottom of one of the votives.

7. Paint Mod Podge around the center of the candlestick where it’s been previously connected. Sprinkle glitter over the wet glue, then tap candlestick to remove the excess glitter.

8. Paint Mod Podge around the outside top rim and glass exposed base of each votive. Adhere glitter to wet glue as in previous step.

 

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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