How to Use Baby Food Jars for Decorative Votive Candles

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Recycle baby food jars to make one-of-a-kind, personalized gifts for any occasion.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Votive Candles
Baby Food Jars
Salt
Assorted Colors Of Nail Polishes
Clear Nail Polishes

Step1

Clean baby food jars and remove the labels.

Step2

Allow the jars to dry completely.

Step3

Assemble salt, clear nail polish and different colors of nail polish.

Step4

Use nail polish to paint the jars any way you like: with trees for Christmas, ghosts for Halloween, and so forth.

Step5

Spread some clear polish on each jar. Put some salt on the clear polish while it's still wet for a glimmering effect when the candle is lit.

Step6

Place a tea candle inside each jar.

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on 11/22/2005 Using waterproof glue, glue small figurines, scenery etc of your choice in the baby food jar lid. Let dry. Place water and silver glitter inside the jar up to the rim. Once the lid is dry, place waterproof glue inside the lid and invert it onto the jar. Tighten and let dry. Display.