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Recycled Jar Luminaries

Make frugal jar luminaries using your recycled glass jars and epsom salt. When you put a candle inside, the Epsom salt will sparkle!
Author: Beverly

Materials:

  • Clean recycled glass jars
  • Mod Podge (see notes)
  • Epsom salt
  • Foam paintbrush
  • Small votive candles

Instructions:

  • Begin by pouring some of the Epsom salt on a dinner plate. Give yourself a pretty good layer of Epsom salt on the plate.
  • Next cover the outside of your jar with a coat of Mod Podge using the foam paintbrush.
  • Then roll your jar in the layer of Epsom salt (the salt will stick to the Mod Podge). It works best to put your fingers inside the jar for this step so that your hands aren't touching the outside surface that's covered with Mod Podge. If you need to touch up any blank areas, just sprinkle a little Epsom salt over them.
  • Let the jars set for several hours to dry.
  • Place a small votive candle in each jar. When you light the candle you will get a soft glow through the sparkly Epsom salt layer on the outside of the jar.

Notes:

You can use a DIY version of Mod Podge for this project by combining equal parts water and white glue.