Gold Laced Candlesticks

Create your own unique candlestick holders with the Bottle and Jar cutter

Important Information:

Please read this entire material list and directions and the directions for the Bottle and Jar cutter before starting. Prepare your work surface in advance. Wear safety goggles and cut resistant gloves during bottle cutting. View the directions and How To Videos HERE.

Materials:

#77-7721 Armour Bottle and Jar Cutter

#61-3341 Quick Grip Glue

#15-0315 Glass cleaner

#08-9999 Gloves

#08-9415 Masking tape

Tall bottle with ribbed neck or decorative design

Taper drip ring

Taper Candle

metallic gold paint

Artist liner brush

Newspaper or plastic table cover

Safety glasses

Canvas gloves (gardening type work well)

Paper towels

Directions:

1. Put on canvas gloves and safety glasses

2. .Cut the neck off the bottle where it widens out to the side (see picture)

3. Gently sand cut edge with the sandpaper provided with your kit until smooth

4. Clean the entire piece with glass cleaner

5. Apply a line of glue around the opening of the bottle. Lay the drip ring on the glue. Make sure the opening of the drip ring aligns with the opening in the bottle so the candle will fit once it has dried

6. Once the drip ring has dried, paint the ribs with lines of gold paint