Repurposed: Glass Jars make lovely lanterns. - Page 2

Tootsie · **Posted: 14-09-2008 , 07:48 AM** #16

Maybe a few layers of coloured sand to sit the tea-lights on would look cute.

beldarin · **Posted: 14-09-2008 , 08:17 PM** #17

yeah, and just today i saw how to dye sand using food colouring, you just pour it on and leave it to dry,
looked cool

Rudai · **Posted: 16-09-2008 , 07:52 PM** #18

For the past four years I have used little baby food jars as containers for tealights - I place about 12 of them in a line on my sitting room window sill and they look really cool (make sure that there are no blinds etc in the way!!. they are then stored in the attic with the rest of the Christmas decorations until next year!!!

beldarin · **Posted: 16-09-2008 , 08:59 PM** #19

Yeah, they do look lovely indoors...
I am aiming to have as recycled a Christmas as possible, I will not be buying any new decorations, and wont be using any mains powered lights, only a set using rechargeable batteries on the mantle. My daughter's school has it's blue flag for being super-green, so she's coming home with ideas all the time about proper recycling ( ie: where things are reused/life-cycled without the need to ship it to europe for industrial recycling)

We're currently making gift-bags from newspaper, I'll post pics when we're through, we've got a few new jars done in red gold and green to light up the rooms
And we've a few presents to make, should be busy for a while, makes it seem not so bad that the weathers atrocious, at least we'll have plenty of time indoors to work
Wish me luck

Kernow · **Posted: 18-09-2008 , 02:10 PM** #20

Hi all, If anyone want's some glass jars, I have a sack full. I found them in an old barn I was clearing out, some old and interesting ones, but mostly standard, verious size jars, no lids. In Roscommon area. PM me.

unapam · **Posted: 18-09-2008 , 03:13 PM** #21

Here is my version of the jar lights. I would really prefer floating candles in matching colours. The fabric is on the outside for safety. Thanks Beldarin for givng me the idea!

I am also making Christmas decorations this year. This is what I made so far from scraps of fabric, ribbons and old buttons. I call them Rustic Country Hearts. Also here is a very simple gift for children to make for Nana or favourite aunt..a button jar. If anyone wants instructions just pm me and I will send them on.

beldarin · **Posted: 18-09-2008 , 08:11 PM** #22

They are really nice, you're quite the crafter
That's Nana sorted out, ;-)

Tootsie · **Posted: 24-09-2008 , 12:17 PM** #23

What type of wire did you use to hang the jars?

Ciss · **Posted: 25-09-2008 , 12:17 PM** #24

I LOVE the idea of painting the glass jars and I believe so would my 9 years old step-daughter who is craft-mad :-).

As it happens, I have a huge bag of jars and bottles gathering dust in the corner - I've been meaning to take them to the recycling centre for ages. I will def use them now.

I have 3 questions for the experts :-)
1) Would Easons have glass paints? Or are there any shops that would have them in Celbridge/Maynooth/Stillogan?
2) Should we put on a base paint first on the jars/bottles before using the glass paint? If so, what is the best type of base paint?
3) Does anyone have any tips for taking the labels off the glass jars/bottles without leaving any sticky residue behind?

shonastar · **Posted: 25-09-2008 , 12:28 PM** #25

I found little kits of glass paint, with around 8 tubes in each for around 2 euro in World of Wonder, they're really easy to use and excellent value! They come with a tube of glue, which I've never needed to use, as they stick on perfectly without it. We usually paint onto a mirror first (as it's a flat surface). When the design is dry you just peel it off like a sticker. So you don't need to bother with base coats or anything, hope this helps.

daire2k2 · **Posted: 14-01-2009 , 12:45 AM** #26

i swear every day i find a new reason to love jumbletown! i have been looking for a way to decorate my garden for my daughter's upcoming communion, as she wants a relaxed garden party... thanks so much for the inspiration...

Linn · **Posted: 14-01-2009 , 11:44 PM** #27

Isnt it amazing how something so simple can make somewhere look to wonderful.

eco chick · **Posted: 12-03-2009 , 12:26 PM** #28

hi there, am going to try do what you have done, look brillent. what kind of wire did you use or were did you get it

Eily · **Posted: 18-03-2009 , 09:30 PM** #29

Hi Beldarin,

The jars are really lovely and I'd like to do some for my garden too - in anticipation of the lovely summer we're hoping to have.

I was wondering as well what kind or wire you used to hang them and where to get it??

Thanks
Eily

biggles007 · **Posted: 13-04-2009 , 11:06 AM** #30

Very nice

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	Posted: 14-09-2008 , 07:48 AM #16
Tootsie Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kilcullen, Co. Kildare Posts: 100	Glass jars Maybe a few layers of coloured sand to sit the tea-lights on would look cute.

	Posted: 14-09-2008 , 08:17 PM #17
beldarin Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Trim Posts: 56	yeah, and just today i saw how to dye sand using food colouring, you just pour it on and leave it to dry, looked cool

	Posted: 16-09-2008 , 07:52 PM #18
Rudai Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Raheny, D5 Posts: 45	christmas night lights For the past four years I have used little baby food jars as containers for tealights - I place about 12 of them in a line on my sitting room window sill and they look really cool (make sure that there are no blinds etc in the way!!. they are then stored in the attic with the rest of the Christmas decorations until next year!!!

	Posted: 16-09-2008 , 08:59 PM #19
beldarin Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Trim Posts: 56	Yeah, they do look lovely indoors... I am aiming to have as recycled a Christmas as possible, I will not be buying any new decorations, and wont be using any mains powered lights, only a set using rechargeable batteries on the mantle. My daughter's school has it's blue flag for being super-green, so she's coming home with ideas all the time about proper recycling ( ie: where things are reused/life-cycled without the need to ship it to europe for industrial recycling) We're currently making gift-bags from newspaper, I'll post pics when we're through, we've got a few new jars done in red gold and green to light up the rooms And we've a few presents to make, should be busy for a while, makes it seem not so bad that the weathers atrocious, at least we'll have plenty of time indoors to work Wish me luck

	Posted: 18-09-2008 , 02:10 PM #20
Kernow Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roscommon Posts: 19	Glass Jars Hi all, If anyone want's some glass jars, I have a sack full. I found them in an old barn I was clearing out, some old and interesting ones, but mostly standard, verious size jars, no lids. In Roscommon area. PM me.

	Posted: 18-09-2008 , 03:13 PM #21
unapam Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Dublin Posts: 1,273	more jars Here is my version of the jar lights. I would really prefer floating candles in matching colours. The fabric is on the outside for safety. Thanks Beldarin for givng me the idea! I am also making Christmas decorations this year. This is what I made so far from scraps of fabric, ribbons and old buttons. I call them Rustic Country Hearts. Also here is a very simple gift for children to make for Nana or favourite aunt..a button jar. If anyone wants instructions just pm me and I will send them on. Attached Images

	Posted: 18-09-2008 , 08:11 PM #22
beldarin Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Trim Posts: 56	They are really nice, you're quite the crafter That's Nana sorted out, ;-)

	Posted: 24-09-2008 , 12:17 PM #23
Tootsie Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kilcullen, Co. Kildare Posts: 100	Wire What type of wire did you use to hang the jars?

	Posted: 25-09-2008 , 12:17 PM #24
Ciss Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Celbridge, Kildare Posts: 9	What a fanastic idea! I LOVE the idea of painting the glass jars and I believe so would my 9 years old step-daughter who is craft-mad :-). As it happens, I have a huge bag of jars and bottles gathering dust in the corner - I've been meaning to take them to the recycling centre for ages. I will def use them now. I have 3 questions for the experts :-) 1) Would Easons have glass paints? Or are there any shops that would have them in Celbridge/Maynooth/Stillogan? 2) Should we put on a base paint first on the jars/bottles before using the glass paint? If so, what is the best type of base paint? 3) Does anyone have any tips for taking the labels off the glass jars/bottles without leaving any sticky residue behind?

	Posted: 25-09-2008 , 12:28 PM #25
shonastar Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Clonmel, Co. Tipperary Posts: 221	I found little kits of glass paint, with around 8 tubes in each for around 2 euro in World of Wonder, they're really easy to use and excellent value! They come with a tube of glue, which I've never needed to use, as they stick on perfectly without it. We usually paint onto a mirror first (as it's a flat surface). When the design is dry you just peel it off like a sticker. So you don't need to bother with base coats or anything, hope this helps.

	Posted: 14-01-2009 , 12:45 AM #26
daire2k2 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 123	i swear every day i find a new reason to love jumbletown! i have been looking for a way to decorate my garden for my daughter's upcoming communion, as she wants a relaxed garden party... thanks so much for the inspiration...

	Posted: 14-01-2009 , 11:44 PM #27
Linn Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kinnegad, Co.Westmeath Posts: 6,386	Isnt it amazing how something so simple can make somewhere look to wonderful.

	Posted: 12-03-2009 , 12:26 PM #28
eco chick Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12	hi there, am going to try do what you have done, look brillent. what kind of wire did you use or were did you get it

	Posted: 18-03-2009 , 09:30 PM #29
Eily Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Dublin Posts: 86	RE wire for hanging jars????? Hi Beldarin, The jars are really lovely and I'd like to do some for my garden too - in anticipation of the lovely summer we're hoping to have. I was wondering as well what kind or wire you used to hang them and where to get it?? Thanks Eily

	Posted: 13-04-2009 , 11:06 AM #30
biggles007 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tipperary Ireland Posts: 1	Very nice