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Make it Tonight! Glowing Glass Jar Party Lights

Kategori  Category : Recreation and Sports
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Date  Date : 09 June 2008 07:00
Let these festive glass jar party lights set a magical mood at your next outdoor gathering! They cost very little, last for years, and are so quick and easy to do, youll want to make several, all in different colors. Heres what youll need for each:
  • empty glass jar
  • approximately 7 feet of 20-gauge copper or brass wire
  • short length of 22-gauge wire
  • electric drill
  • pliers
  • large cup hook with long shank
  • glass stain paints
  • short, fat candle
  • approx. 1/2 cup of sand
How to Do It:
  • Loop the 7-foot length of 20-gauge wire into a circle. Hook the two ends together with pliers.
  • Bend the wire circle in half with the join centered on one long end.
  • Place the wire circle over the neck of the jar below the lip, with about three feet extending on either side, and the joined area up against the neck of the jar.
  • Using the pliers, twist the left-hand loop tight against the neck of the jar.
  • Insert the cup hook into the drill.
  • Holding the wire firmly against the neck of the jar, slip the right-hand loop over the cup hook. Pulling the loop taut, run drill at its lowest speed. Allow the wire to twist tightly up to the neck of the jar.
  • Repeat with left-hand loop.
  • Bend the two twisted loops straight up above the jar. Take the piece of 22-gauge wire and tie the loops together about 4 inches from the ends.
  • Use pliers to shape the 4-inch ends into coils, spirals or any interesting shape. See illustration. Get Creative:After youve assembled several jars, hang them in a convenient spot and color them with the glass stain. You can paint each jar all one shade, or make it fancy with leading and any decorative design of your choosing. Just follow the manufacturers instructions. When the glass stain has thoroughly dried, add about two inches of sand to each jar, and insert the candles. Its Party Time!Youve hung your jars in their final party location. The sun has finally set! So strike a match, turn em on, and bask in the glow of your festive, flickering party lights!(NEVER LEAVE A BURNING CANDLE UNATTENDED!)For the illustrated version of this article, please visit http://www.pazpizzazz.com/jars.html.You may reprint this article freely if all links as well as the Author Bio are left intact. Thanks!

    About the Author

    Patricia A. Ziegler owns and operates pazpizzazz, where you will find useful and decorative items for home and garden, babies and children.For more do-it-yourself tips for home and garden decor, visit http://www.pazpizzazz.com/articles.html. You can find an illustrated version of the above article at http://www.pazpizzazz.com/jars.html.

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