How to Make Paper Luminaries
Add beautiful atmosphere to your next evening party by making paper luminaries for ambiance and lighting. Paper luminaries can be made with card stock and recycled glass jars. The jars serve as a protective element for the candle and a stabilizing foundation for the luminaries. They are easy to make and several luminary candle covers can be quickly crafted in a few hours. Choose colors to match and enhance your party with designs to match your theme.
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Things You'll Need
- Measuring tape
- Recycled glass jar
- Card stock
- Scissors
- Stencil design
- Pencil
- Cutting board
- Craft knife
- Stick glue
- Tea light candle and match
Instructions
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Measure the circumference of a recycled glass jar using a measuring tape. Add a 1/2 inch. Measure the height of your jar. Cut a rectangle of colored card stock using the circumference and height measurements. If the circumference measurement is longer than your card stock, cut two pieces and use a glue stick to seam them together.
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Lay the cut card stock flat on your work surface. Center and arrange your desired stencil design on the card stock. Trace the shape of the stencil with a pencil. The side that is up will be the inside of the luminary, so trace your stencil design in reverse.
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Place the stencil-traced card stock on a cutting board. Cut out the design using a craft knife.
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Wrap the card stock around the recycled jar and mark the overlap. Apply stick glue to one overlapping edge and press the other edge to the seam.
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Place a tea light candle in the jar and light.
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