From Candleholder to Cool Jar: A Repurpose DIY
An extremely simple project with the instant gratification factor!
SUPPLIES NEEDED
Mod Podge (glossy or matte--your preference. I used glossy.)
Spray 77 Adhesive
Glue Stick
Scissors (Plain, fancy-edged, or both)
Pencil
Exacto Knife
Paint Sponge
Card Stock/Scrapbook Paper
Object to decorate (old candleholder, coffee can, etc...See below for coffee can example)
THE BASICS
1. Clean out your candleholder/coffee can. If cleaning a candleholder, it's best to boil it upright in a small pot of water. The wax residue can be poured out, and both wax and smoke residue can be wiped away with a slightly damp cloth. Be careful--it will be hot!
2. Choose your card stock/scrapbook paper pattern. I did both projects with scrapbook paper and wish I hadn't--card stock is so much sturdier and takes Mod Podge better. It still worked, but I have a few bumps I'm not crazy about (solution: clear tape over the bumps, paint over with Mod Podge).
3. Size your paper to the object and cut (as you can see I did in the second top panel on the right). Use the Spray 77 adhesive on the object (a glue stick can work for this too) and smooth the paper onto the adhesive. You can trim the paper with fancy-edged scissors (as I did for the lid)--it's your choice.
Use the Exacto knife to trim any uneven edges.
4. The Lid: I traced a circle with my pencil, fitted it around the top, and realized it was not going to fit. Instead, I used my design-edged scissors and cut around the circle, using a glue stick to get it into place.
5. Now all of your paper is glued down. Dip your brush/sponge into the Mod Podge and apply liberally. I love the textured look Mod Podge gives, but if you're not fond of it, clear laminating adhesive can also be placed over the paper. Remember--the jar is there to be used, so if you do not protect your paper, it WILL get damaged.
6. I wanted a little more flair than my paper had, so I took some vintage card stock labels and glue-sticked them onto the Mod Podge'd paper and then applied another (light) Mod Podge coat to the labels.
7. Allow to dry. Mod Podge again if needed; if you're satisfied, seal with Mod Podge sealer or just leave as is. Viola!
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