Wednesday 1 August 2012 - Mosaic Votive Holder

Today's Activity - Mosaic Votive Holder
Remember when I said we'd use that tissue paper again? Today is the day! You will also need white glue or Mod Podge, a paint brush for glue, and a glass votive candle holder or small glass cup. 
Get out some pieces of colored tissue and cut them into squares about 1 inch by 1 inch. If you have scraps left over from the flower craft, use these. If you end up with some odd shapes and triangles, that is fine.

Your supplies.  The sealer on the right is optional, and you only need one type of white glue.

Squares of tissue

Paint a little glue on a part of the glass. Put tissue squares on it. It's okay if they overlap, but try to keep the coating no more than 2 layers thicks, and make sure you are still only one layer thick in someplaces. Keep painting and putting on tissue until the whole thing is covered. Then, paint on one last layer of glue or mod podge over the whole thing. Don't worry, it will dry clear!! Let it dry.  Wash off your paintbrush and you can use it again.

Paint on some glue and apply squares

Squares can overlap a little, like here, or a lot.

Painting over the final product

This craft can NOT be washed. Do NOT use a real candle in it; only use an electronic votive in it!!

Variation: You could also use this technique to make a pretty glass plate to use to serve candy or clean foods. If you make a plate, make sure it is clear glass, and do the mosaic on the BOTTOM of the plate. Again, don't wash it.

If your parents have lacquer or another sealing agent, it could then be hand washable.

Email me a picture of your bowl and I will post it here.  mindiphipps@gmail.com