Here’s what you’ll need:
1. Measure the height and circumference of your jar, and cut strips of fabric to roughly fit (approx. 1cm wide – doesn’t have to be perfect).
2. In your small cup, pour in some glue and dilute it with a bit of water (about 1:2), mix well. It should be the consistency of slightly thicker water.. yes, I know I’m being vague but it shouldn’t make much difference to the end result.
3. Submerge your first strip of fabric in the glue. Once soaked, lightly run your thumb and forefinger down the strip to get rid of any excess glue.
4. Place the strip into your jar (pattern side facing the jar) and position it. Use your paintbrush to push any air bubbles out from between the fabric and the jar.
5. Repeat with the rest of your fabric. Allow to dry overnight before using.
Note:
- It would be best to use battery operated tea lights instead of real candles
- I find that it’s ok to have fabric going above the top of your jar because it can be easily cut off after it’s dried.
- I don’t mind the look of the overlapping lines of fabric once the candle is lit, but if you do try not to overlap the strips in the gluing process.
** I’m just going to add this little disclaimer… please be careful! Even though I’ve used real candles in my jars, it would be better to use battery operated tea-lights. If you do decide to go with real candles, make sure your jar is big enough that the candle has plenty of room around it (the bigger the better), with no chance of the flame touching the fabric. Make sure the glue is dried overnight before using the votives, and keep an eye on them – if you see any signs of them starting to burn, stop using them immediately! **
Soo pretty and the pictures are perfect! I wish I had fabrics at home! (:-))
Haha Maryline! If only you had draws and draws full of beautiful fabrics!
Do you need to use flame retardant fabric? How does the heat of the candle not melt the glue when you light them?
Hi Mattie,
I didn’t use flame retardant fabric and didn’t have a problem, but it probably comes down to the size of your jar. The candle in mine is far enough away from the sides that it isn’t an issue, but any smaller and I’d be a bit wary. I think the glue also acts as a bit of a shield, protecting the fabric.
Surprisingly the glue doesn’t melt at all, it dries hard and doesn’t seem to be effected by the heat. Again – it may depend on the type of glue you use.. I just used regular white craft glue and made sure to leave it dry overnight.
Hope that helps!
Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial!!
I made one yesterday and I was in awe when I got the chance to finally lit the candle this evening! I love it, it’s so pretty!
Just one thing, I was wondering… did you fixed somehow the candle to the bottom of the vase to avoid it slipping on the borderd when moving them? I was thinking of making a small “frame” so the candle wouldn’t move..
Anyway thanks again so much for sharing :) it’s such a fun and relaxing project to make that I’m sure i’m going to make a million of it for christmas!
Have a wonderful day! :)
Hi Rebechan!
I’m so glad you had the chance to try it out! I didn’t fix the candle to anything.. I only used a tea light in each and they didn’t seem to move around too much when I moved the vases, but you could definitely make a frame of some form to hold them in place – especially if it was a loose candle. I’d love to see what you make on your blog sometime!
Have a great day! x
These are so pretty. Maybe if anyone is concerned about the tealight moving, a drop of hot clue under the tealight would hold it in place. With just a drop of hot glue,it should be pretty easy to remove. I can’t wait to try this…thanks for your wonderful tutorial!
Oh great idea Anna! If it was a tea light with the metal case you could just glue the case to the bottom of the jar and just replace the candle part when it needs it. Thanks for the great suggestion!
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Put a little bit of sand in the bottom of your jar to hold the candle in place, and prevent it slipping to the sides and burning the fabric
Lovely idea and photos! I will be trying this very soon:) Thank you!
This is so pretty! I would probably just use one of those LED tealights in it if anyone was worried about the open flame. Can’t wait to make some!! They would make pretty pencil cups too.
for me, i would put the fabric on the outside. i am a little nervous about fabric and flames.
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These are really neat, thank you so much for sharing. For those worrying about the fabric catching fire you could always use a battery operated candle. like a tea cup one. These are really nice I use them a lot.
I agree with Catherine. I use the little battery operated tea lights all of the time! You get the same effect without any worry about flames.
Love these…one more thing to add to the pinterest board!
Hi Everyone! Thank you for all these wonderful comments!! I agree with Catherine, Tonya, and Judi about the battery tea lights.. fantastic idea :)
For those of you who have blogs, I’d love to see some of your finished products!
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I love this idea! I’m planning on making some as soon as I find pretty fabric. Thanks for sharing the tutorial!
These are adorable. I will have to get some led candle’s and create these asap. So fun!
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Hi, I was wondering if I could do this project by actually making a votive candle with the covered jar. I am planning to do some candles with some empty jars that I have at home and I love the idea of covering them with the fabric. You think is a good Idea? Please let me know. Thanks and Lovely lovely idea!
Hi Cio!
Hmm, I like the idea in theory – however with a larger flame and a lot of hot wax, I think I’d be concerned about it possibly catching fire. What if you tried putting the fabric on the outside of the jar instead of inside? That way it would be safer, but still with the same look! :)
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Are these ever pretty!!!
Thanks for the fresh idea!
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I love this idea. thanks for sharing.
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That is a fun use of fabric. Would it be safer to put the fabric on the outside? Would it have the same beautiful effect? Good job girl!
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I saw this on Pinterest awhile back and finally made these today for my daughter’s “Artastic” badge requirement for American Heritage Girl. It turned out great! We are using the LED battery operated tea lights, because we plan to make more and use them as night lights. It could be used for many other things, too! So beautiful; we love it! Thank you for sharing! :-)
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Do you put the glued fabric on the inside or outside of the jar???:)
Hi Lexie! I put mine on the inside, but you could also put it on the outside.
Okay,Thanks!!:)
These are so super cute! These would make perfect gifts!
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I have not made these yet, but I have made similarly decorated vases. If you use a real tea light, place it in a baby food jar, and place the baby food jar inside the mason jar. No fire!
Great idea Aundrea! The votives I made are actually only about the size of baby food jars (they were yoghurt jars!), but if you made them bigger you could definitely put the candle into the baby food jar first to protect the fabric!
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can you use modge podge instead of glue?
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SO pretty! I love this idea for spring.. those colors are lovely!! I also shared it on my blog: http://vixenmade.blogspot.ca/2012/03/15-spring-decor-ideas.html
These votives are adorable! I’ve got to make some of my own. Thanks for sharing
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Beautiful job :)
Stopped by from pinterest. Love love this idea. My hubby loves to save jars (of all kinds) and I have been looking for a pretty thing to do with them. And Viola! You did! Thanks so much for the idea and inspiration. Beautiful blog, I started following you via bloglovin:)
Pretty handmade, must try one time~
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Thank you so much for sharing!
oh god! this is fantastic, I have to do it soon! very cute.
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