What you’ll
need:
Spray
adhesive such as Elmer’s which I bought at Michael’s
Cylinder,
clear glass containers
Dollar Store
cellophane trick-or-treat goodie bags
Scissors
This is another quick and easy ‘time
filler’ craft. We actually busted this one out while waiting for a video to
load on-line. First, make sure your containers are suitable for candles. Make
sure they can handle the heat. Next, spread some newspaper down in your craft
area. Adhesive will mark up tabletops. Then, cut the cellophane bags along
their seam. Our bags had cats & spider webs on them. Cellophane bags are
best because you’re assured that the light from the candle will shine through.
Create strips of bags by cutting them evenly along the design. If your scissors
won't cut adequately, stick to strips. Actually, they’re easier all around.
Spread the strip out on the
newspaper. Spray one very even coating of adhesive along the strip. Quickly,
take the container & roll it, beginning at one end of the strip. Keep
rolling until it is secured to the container. Push out any bubbles or
unevenness along the strip. You have a very short window of opportunity to fix
boo-boos with the adhesive. Tackiness sets in within 15 seconds.
Repeat as you wish. You could go
with an allover spider web design or piece together your own design from pieces
of the bags. My bags came in a 50 pack for a dollar. The most expensive item
was the adhesive at around $7 from Michael’s. Elmer’s is the best that I’ve
used in crafting.
Let stand one hour to dry the
adhesive. Wash little hands as soon as possible to get the glue off. We didn’t
have any issue with glued hands. Being a spray, it is less likely to create
that kind of issue.
The results are cute & quick.
They will see their workmanship right away & can put them anywhere. LED
candles would be best in a home with little ones or pets. Better safe than
sorry. These could even be put into some sort of spooky display for trick or treaters.
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