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Patriotic Candle Holders

Create a patriotic centerpiece with Gallery Glass for July 4th! Make this Independence Day a blast with this easy to make craft.

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#3731 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

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supplies

Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - Crystal Clear, 2 oz. - 16001

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - Snow White, 2 oz. - 16002

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - Blue Diamond, 2 oz. - 16011

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - Royal Blue, 2 oz. - 16012

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - Ruby Red, 2 oz. - 16015

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
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Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - White Pearl, 2 oz. - 16021

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
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Gallery Glass ® Window Color™ - Red Shimmer, 2 oz. - 16850

Number Needed: 1 $2.99
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instructions

Other Supplies

Gallery Glass ® Surfaces - Leading Blanks, Craft knife, Ruler, One large round candleholder, 4 small square votives, Palette knife, Star template

Instructions

1. Squirt equal amounts of Ruby Red and Red Shimmer on one Leading Blank and smooth out over surface with a palette knife.

2. Repeat the above step using first the Blue Diamond and Royal Blue. Then, with Snow White and White Pearl. Set these Leading Blanks aside to dry for at least 8 hours.

3. Clean and dry all glass surfaces.

4. Use your ruler and craft knife to cut five ¼” strips of red, six ¼” strips of white. Carefully apply strips to glass surfaces as shown in the photo.

5. Use your star template and craft knife to cut several sizes of stars from all colors. Place 2 small blue stars on two of the votives. Place remaining stars on large candleholder as shown in photo.

6. Fill in all empty surface areas with Crystal Clear applied in a swirling motion straight from the bottle.

7. Let projects dry for 8 hours.

 

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.