How to make candle votives with pressed flowers

Make Candle Votives With Pressed Flowers

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Collect flowers and press them at least two weeks before making votive holder.

Collect flowers and press them at least two weeks before making votive holder.

Make your "modge podge" or glue adhesive. Take an old tub or jar and mix 1/3 water and 2/3 school glue (modify depending on the amount of glue adhesive you desire). Stir adhesive with brush.

Make your "modge podge" or glue adhesive. Take an old tub or jar and mix 1/3 water and 2/3 school glue (modify depending on the amount of glue adhesive you desire). Stir adhesive with brush.

Apply glue mix all over the outside of the jar. Next arrange your flowers on the exterior of the jar. Allow 1-2 minutes to dry.

Apply glue mix all over the outside of the jar. Next arrange your flowers on the exterior of the jar. Allow 1-2 minutes to dry.

Gently apply another coating of glue mixture over the jar and flowers to seal it. Leave to dry completely.

Place a candle or tiny buds inside. Enjoy! www.knitsbywhit.wordpress.com

Place a candle or tiny buds inside. Enjoy! www.knitsbywhit.wordpress.com

  • Glue
  • Water
  • Baby food jar
  • Pressed flowers
  • Paint brush or sponge brush