Craft Of The Month Recycled illuminations
Hands-on time : Under 2 hours 1 . Clean 20oz plastic bottles thoroughly to remove labels , and wipe dry . 2 . Make a line using a marker about 2 inches below the cap of the bottle , all around the bottle neck . Use a craft knife or scissor to cut the top off . 3 . Use a variety of assorted self adhesive stickers like circles , dots , bugs stars and so on to create cool patterns by applying them to the clean surface of the bottles .
4 . Place some acrylic paint in a paint tray . Dip the paintbrush or sponge ( sponges are easier to use for younger children ), dab it to remove excess paint and apply the paint all around the jars over the sticker and tape . This is easy and fun for kids to do , plus sponging on the paint will give the painted items a textured look .
5 . Once completed , place the painted bottles upside-down onto a newspaper to let them dry , approximately one hour .
6 . After one hour and before the jars are completely dry , use the tip of a craft knife or pin to help peel off the stickers and painter ' s tape . 7 . Use a hole punch to make holes about half an inch from the top rim for the decorative wire handles . 8 . Cut a piece of decorative wire to desired lengths . Insert the wire at on end of the rim handle into one of the holes and use pliers to loop and twist the wire to secure it into place . Insert decorative beads as per desired . Making a loop at the end of the wire , insert it into the second handle hole and twist to securely close and fasten the handle . 9 . Use glow in the dark bracelets or battery operated tea lights to “ light ” these luminaries .
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