Falling Leaves Candle Jar

Add an etched design to a jar candle for a great autumn decoration.  This Falling Leaves Candle Jar is a fun and easy project to make and is a great way to give a new look to an old candle that you have lying around.  This glass etching project also makes a great gift for a housewarming or to give as a hostess gift for Thanksgiving.

Materials:

• 3oz Armour Etch Cream
• Pkg Rub N Etch Stencils- Leaves
• 22oz Jar Candle
• Scissors
• Glass cleaner & lint-free paper towel
• 1/2” wide masking tape
• Plastic or rubber gloves
• Disposable craft brush

Instructions:

1. Clean jar with paper towel sprayed with glass cleaner.
    
2. Cut apart all the leaf stencils.
    
3. Arrange leaves in a cascading pattern around jar, some to the right, some to the left, some facing the opposite direction, mixing large and small ones for a more natural look. Hold in place with a piece of tape. Place a few leaves on the lid from the leftover leaves you did not use on the jar.
    
4. Rub down each leaf stencil with included stick from package and etch with the Etch cream, following the directions on the packages.
    
5. Rinse off cream and dry jar.
    
6. Decorate jar as desired with silk leaves, raffia and/or fall ribbon.