Buzzworthy Glass Party Lanterns
By: Susan from Organized 31
No matter where you live, everyone dreams of the laid-back Hawai'i lifestyle, which is why beaches are often popular bedroom theme ideas. Turn your home into a paradise with these Buzzworthy Glass Party Lanterns. Whether you're using them as a room decoration or as party decor, these lanterns will really get people talking. These party lanterns also make great DIY wedding decorations that will inspire everyone to get on the dance floor and do the hula.
Primary TechniqueGlass Crafts
SeasonSummer
Materials:
- Recycled jars
- Paint
- Sponge brush
- Sand
- Battery votive candles
- Raffia
- Shells
- Luau mats
Instructions:
- It all starts with a hoard of recycled glass jars. If you don’t have your own stash, just ask your hula family or friends to collect some for you and in a couple of weeks you’ll have plenty of jars. Sort through and find the shapes and heights that you like.
- Remove the labels and wash well. Make faux beach glass jars out of them. It’s easy to do. The hardest part is learning how to pounce the paint onto the jar. Use a sponge brush and pounce (bounce the brush up and down) to add a liberal amount of paint.
- More is more in this case and produces a more beachy look.
- Be sure to read the directions for your glass paint because they can have cure times of several weeks. Once the jars have cured, add raffia on all the jars and a sea shell medallion.
- Fill each jar with sand and add a battery operated votive candle.
- Add a raffia mat and more shells.
Notes:
- These Hawaiian beach glass party lanterns also make great home decor accents.