Thursday 26 January 2012

DIY glow jars

Amazing idea from Intimate Weddings
glowing jars 
They take about two minutes to make and cost only 20 cents a piece. How’s that for an enticing DIY wedding project?
These would look amazing at an evening outdoor wedding. Line walkways with them, or place them on tables.
DIY Glow Jars Tutorial
For each glow jar you will need:
  • a jar
  • two Glow Sticks
  • scissors
  • rubber gloves
  • safety glasses
Disclaimer: This is a project meant to be done by an adult – not a child!
Purchase Glow Sticks(I got a pack of 15 for $1.50) and dig a jar out of your cupboard.
diy glow jars
Grab two glow sticks and cut at one end. Make sure they are inside the jar when you cut them. I used rubber gloves because I didn’t want to get the glowing liquid on my hands.
glow sticksglow lanterns
Shake each glow stick while holding inside jar until contents are empty. You will notice little pieces of what looks like plastic along with the liquid. One reader said this is actually glass, so be careful. You will dump these out later.
glo jarglo lanterns
Head to your garbage and dump out the little pieces of plastic. Swirl liquid around the jar.
glo lanternThat’s it. You’re done! Go and find a dark place and enjoy the glow! (Note: These will glow for about an hour.)
glowing jarglow lanterns

MAIN PROBLEM being they only glow for an hour, so how do u have them when its dark... hmmmm - any ideas???

2 comments:

  1. Thats an awesome idea!! I have to try this lol x

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  2. Thanks i know!! only problem will be when to make them so they dont run out before its dark! We can get longer lasting glow sticks from the army but maybe will not last long enough!

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