This decorative glass jar used a recycled 16oz candle jar (about 4 inches around and close to 6 inches high with the topper) as its canvas. Once the candle flamed out, I removed the wax then cleaned the jar of soot and dirt. With a clean jar in hand, I began the process of transforming it into this seashell arts and crafts.
I have used seashells and shell pieces in the design I placed on this jar. Although you can only see one face of this 4 faced jar here, the design carries around the jar. Since I use natural seashells and shell pieces, each face has slight variations in colors and shells. Being hand crafted, means that there are variations in placements too.
The topper also uses seashells. In this case, I wanted a place to hold a faux pearl in place. I used a darker seashell and turned it to present the interior instead of the usual exterior. Surrounding the center shell with it's pearly delight are four yellow rhinestones, and four bi-valve seashells.
What can you use this for? Obviously, you can use it just as it is for decoration. Place it on a shelf, a table, or even a mantle. You can fill it with keepsake items. The lid will help keep most dust out.
Another possibility is to use it as a candle lantern. Remove the topper and place it aside, add a votive candle inside a clear glass votive candle holder. Light the candle. Enjoy.
If you would like to try your hand at making one or more of these beauties visit
Shellcraft Guide's Decorative Glass Jars Guides.
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Very cute and creative!
Once the glue holding the sand was dry, I glued down the shells and pearls. Then I added the photo of the lighthouse and closed it all up.
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