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The full effect in the dark!
Glass stain + paint pen Paint the design (hearts in this example), let it dry, add a second coat, let it dry and then outlin the hearts in paint pen. |
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Glass stain + paint pen Draw lines free-hand with a paint pen to look like a stained glass piece—it can be abstract, or you can incorporate symbols of the holiday. Then fill in the shapes with the glass stain. After the second coat dried, go over the original paint pen lines with the same color paint pen to clean it up. |
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Stickers Use a variety of prismatic (sparkly) stickers. It’s quick, easy for little ones and has no drying time! |
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Paint Pens These are freehand drawings with the paint pens. No second coat necessary. |
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Glitter + glue dots Using glue dots makes it really easy to add sparkle! Press the glass against the dot while it’s on the backing paper to adhere it (don’t try to pull it off the backing paper with your fingers—it’s harder and gets misshapen). Pour the fine glitter over the exposed glue dot (or roll it in the glitter). Tap off excess. Fine glitter works best. (See link below for more details) |
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Decoupage Have the tissue cut into shapes or into smallish pieces. Use the sponge brush to put on a thin coat of Mod-Podge. Add the tissue—don’t be afraid to layer or overlap at the edges! Apply another coat of Mod-Podge on top to seal it. Let dry thoroughly. |
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Glue dots + rhinestones and sequins Use permanent glue dots to adhere the rhinestones since they’re heavier. Because the jars are round, you don’t want to get giant rhinestones (they’ll stick out). These varied in size between ¼”–½” inch. Press the rhinestone onto the glue dot while it’s on the backing paper. Then lift the rhinestone and glue dot together and press to the glass. For the sequins, I chose to do them “backwards” with the convex (mounded) side against the jar for better adherence and a cool 3-D-type effect. |