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Glitter Mod Podge Candle Holders

Learn how to make DIY votives with glitter the easy way - no previous crafting skills required. Perfect for any celebration!
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time1 hour 45 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time4 hours
Yield: 3 votives
Cost: $5

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Wash and dry your votives using mild soap and water or rubbing alcohol and cotton balls. You want them clean and spotless with no fingerprints (oils keep Mod Podge from sticking).
    Clear glass votive holders
  • Mix the epsom salt and gold glitter in a bowl in a 1:2 ratio.
    Gold glitter in a tray with a spoon
  • Brush Mod Podge on the votives in strokes, working in a small area and covering as much of the glass as you like.
    Clear glass votive with Mod Podge Matte and a paintbrush
  • Sprinkle the epsom salt and glitter mixture onto the votive. Shake the excess off and leave to dry.
    Gold glitter shaken onto a votive
  • Repeat with additional votives. If areas are missed, or you would like to add a second layer, repeat steps 3 - 4. Let dry before using.
    finished gold glitter votives with tealights

Notes

Step 2:  Alternatively, you can use german glass glitter, or different sized glitters. For me, I had epsom salt and the gold glitter on hand so I went with that. I used epsom salt combined with fine glitter to give the votives some texture, which I love!
Step 5: Be careful not to get your brush too close to the glitter when you're applying additional glitter. You can pick it up on the Mod Podge on your brush. Sometimes it works best to work an area at a time and let dry in between.
Optional to finish: Let dry completely. Brush another layer of Mod Podge on top to seal them and prevent the glitter from falling off. Since I was making two dozen, I skipped this step to save time. However, it does help the glitter from falling off later.