I love the atmosphere that soft candles can create at a party. Today we're teaming with our friends over at Pentel to share a simple technique for creating lovely frosted candle jars with special details using their watercolors! 
Supplies Needed: Glue, Pentel watercolor set, a sponge, paint brushes and jars.
First, cover the jar in glue. I like to do one side at a time.
Next, use a sponge to spread the glue evenly over the jar. Allow it to dry completely and repeat the process, covering any shiny spot.
When the glue dries it will have a frosted look, like this!
Now it's detail time! Use your water color paints to create small, soft patterns with a paint brush. Add a different pattern to each jar. Think- dots, spots, stars, confetti, small shapes and stripes!
Enjoy your new frosted candles! The design will last as long as you don't get your votives wet. If you decide you want to reuse your jar in the future, just soak it in hot water and the glue and paint can be removed with a sponge. Try this for your next party! xo. Elsie
Credits// Author and Photography: Elsie Larson
I love Oui yogurt so have many of these small darling glass jars. Was trying to make something with pictures for my granddaughter’s wedding this weekend and don’t like working with etching cream. Wish I had known this, but hey…might make some Christmas gifts.
I used this on dollar store clear bowls. I needed some cheap bowls for a floral class so I put elmers glue on the bottom half and decoupaged silver and gold wrapping paper on the bottom half and added a gold ribbon I had gotten at a yard sale and they turned out beautiful.
Wow this is so pretty! it looks like a gloomy winter day! im so making this!
thnx for the amazing post dear <3
Jojo~ http://beautylishlife.blogspot.com/
Why is it shown with an array of watercolor tubes?….only white watercolor paint was used in the photos, corect? Has it been done with several water colors?
Oh! I had no idea that glue would work. I just made some of these with my kids as holiday gifts for their teachers but used glass frosting spray.
Thanks for the tip and Happy Christmas!
brilliant idea!
xxoo,
nikki
www.dreaminneon.blogspot.com
so cute! i love this idea!
Lary
www.lary-tales.blogspot.com
Whaaaat, I had no idea that frosting a jar was as simple as smearing some glue on it!! That’s GREAT to know!!
Bailey
http://akabailey.blogspot.com
Well that’s friggen simple then isn’t it?! You pay 50c for a jar from the op shop, I can imagine this being a really cute DIY for brides to be who want to pay less for decorations. I am linking up with a bride magazine this month for really simple DIY’s to save money on wedding centerpieces…I won’t be copying this idea but it’s still a really great one to try out!
Adelle 🙂
I love these! Thank you !
Wow! This is SO awesome! Love this idea and I have so many jars left over from my wedding! I’m going to do this tomorrow I think for craft evening 🙂
Lulu xx
http://luluslittlewonderland.blogspot.com
Love this jar idea! Very cool way to create a frosty looking jar.
love,
Sherry
OMG i just can’t believe this elsie replied me^^ just can’t stop smiling , i’m gonna tell all my friends now that my ideal just spoke to me , & thank you so much for all of your amazing beautiful diys, recipes & “mixology” , i’ll keep sharing with you things that i’ll make keeping you as my inspiration^^
Much love,
& i’m from Pakistan by the way,
So there are a lot of fans of your blog even in eastern countries ^^
& here’s this adorable photo i made using your abeautifulmess app, i took inspiration from your snaps where you wrote upcoming project sneak peeks on your pictures, it was so cool , i made one like that for my page^^:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=405014492958944&set=o.296680903792304&type=3&theater
Here’s another one I made using your app too^^:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=401988483261545&set=o.296680903792304&type=3&theater
& i did not knew you were at facebook, i’ll share your awesome work directly on my page now thank you so much! Your art has literally changed my life x>
xo,
Alee
They are so pretty, I definetly want to try this at somepoint
These are so pretty and perfect for winter!
This is such a cute idea! What a great way to add a unique touch to ones’ home without breaking the bank, and they’re so classy too! I can definitely seeing this being useful for a private dinner or dinner party, very cute! Have a great one! -Iva
This is so cute & look so easy! I just moved into a new place and this looks like a great (and cheap!) DIY to do to get our home decorated.
xoxo
Taylor
www.welcomehometaylor.com
Lovely idea.
http://thinkworkandgo.blogspot.com/
Hello,
This looks gorgeous and wanting to try it ASAP. However, does the glue produce a smell when the candles are lit? Don’t fancy eau de PVA around the house.
Always enjoy reading your blog! It’s my favourite.
Ashley x
how cool! never thought of doing something like this with glue 🙂
xo, cheyenne