Sea Glass and Milk Glass Hanging Votives

Here's how to upcycle canning jars into hanging votives with specialty craft paint to look like sea glass and milk glass, respectively.

Updated June 20, 2017
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JOHN ARMITAGE
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What you need

Materials
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How to do it

Step 1

Using a brush, paint the inside of two jars with 1 to 2 coats of sea glass paint; let dry completely in between coats.

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Step 2

Paint the inside of another two jars with 1 to 2 coats of milk glass paint; let dry completely in between coats.

Step 3

Remove the lid from one jar. Using an awl, punch two holes on the inner lip of the metal screw band on opposite sides.

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Step 4

Secure either ends of the chain to both holes with jump rings. Connect screw band to jar (without metal lid).

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Step 5

Repeat step 4 with remaining jars.

Step 6

Cure jars before using with votive candles: air dry for 21 days, or bake at 350˚ F for 30 minutes once paint has dried.

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