Create a stained glass votive candle holder with your computer

Technology has come a long way! Now it is possible to create all sorts of wonderful crafts with just your computer and an ink jet printer. This computer craft article explains how you can create a stained glass style votive candle holder with your computer. The faux stained glass style will be a great addition to your home decor.

Materials Needed

1. Inkjet printable cling film

2. Glass votive holder with smooth sides
3. A sharp craft knife
4. A pattern of your choice

Making a Template for the Faux Stained Glass Film

The first step in creating a stained glass votive holder is designing the template for the inkjet cling film. You can do this by taking the smooth-sided glass votive candle holder and laying it on a piece of plain paper. Then, as you roll the votive candle holder, trace the outside of it. For a perfectly cylindrical candle holder, the template will be a rectangle. For a fluted candle holder, the template will be more of a curved fan shape.

After you create the template shape, you must scan it into your computer graphics program. Then, you may draw or use graphics to decorate the template as you see fit. After the template is drawn and colored as you desire, simply print it out on the computer inkjet cling film. It is a good idea to print a sample on plain paper first.

Create the Votive Holder

After you print the faux stained glass style inkjet film, you need to cut it out neatly with your very sharp craft knife. Be sure to make the edges neat.

Then, lining up the edges carefully, simply apply the cling film stained glass print to the outside of the votive holder. Dampening the cling film is often recommended. Be sure to fit it snugly with no bubbles of wrinkles for the most attractive effect.

Gift Ideas with the Votive Holder

These faux stained glass votive holders are fun and easy to make. They also make great gifts. You might like to make matching flowered votive holders and give them in a gift basket with scented votives. You can create votive candle holders for holidays. This is also a great idea for wedding or baby shower favors. You can design and print the stained glass templates with names and dates as well as pretty pictures.

Creating a stained glass votive candle holder with your computer and printer is very quick and easy to do. With simple materials and a little bit of creativity, you will be able to make glass votive holders for your home or as gifts for others.