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October 15, 2018 · 14 Comments

Candle Holder to Etched Glowing Ghost

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I just love Halloween and I also love to repurpose and upcycle. So when I found this little candle holder that had been sitting around I thought what better way to put the two of those things together than turn a candle holder into a etched ghost for Halloween?

I had this candle holder on hand and it was time to do something with it rather than just leave it sitting on a shelf.

I coated it in Martha Stewart Glass Etching Cream. Once coated, I let it sit for 15 minutes as per the bottle’s instructions.  The one thing you want to make sure is to make the brush stokes all go the same way. I did wear rubber gloves while making this project.

After the 15 minutes was up, I rinsed all of the Martha Stewart Etching Cream off the candle holder. I wiped it off with a cloth and let it dry completely.

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Once it was dry I used Folk Art Acrylic Paint in black to pain on some eyes for my ghost. You could paint on a mouth if you like as well.

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Once the paint was dry my little ghost was ready.

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You can add a battery operated tea light to the ghost if you like for added glow.

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Click on the video below to watch me make this serving tray.  

 

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  1. blankLindaS says

    October 15, 2018 at 1:50 pm

    Oh my gosh, this is so adorable! I have a small candle jar that just might work. πŸ™‚ Need to go etching cream shopping!

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    • blankChas says

      October 16, 2018 at 4:15 am

      Thank you so much Linda, I love that you want to give it a try too πŸ™‚

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  2. blankmary scott says

    October 17, 2018 at 6:23 pm

    That is too cute!! thanks

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    • blankChas says

      November 4, 2018 at 6:39 pm

      Thank you very much Mary πŸ™‚

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  3. blankSnap says

    October 18, 2018 at 8:24 am

    I love Halloween and I bet I have a container around here that would make an excellent ghost!

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    • blankChas says

      October 18, 2018 at 6:12 pm

      Yay! I’m so excited you love Halloween and want to make one too. It’s great to hear from you and I hope you are doing well πŸ™‚

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  4. blankNina Lewis says

    October 18, 2018 at 8:18 pm

    I’ve got one of those little glass jars hanging around. Now I know what to do with it! You are so clever — and I love your ideas!! Thanks so much for sharing at Party in Your PJs link party!

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    • blankChas says

      October 19, 2018 at 7:17 am

      Thank you so much Nina, you are so sweet. I love that you want to make one too πŸ™‚

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  5. blankApril J Harris says

    October 22, 2018 at 2:50 pm

    These are so cute and fun, and I love how easy they are to make! Thank you for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope to see you again this week. Have a great week ahead!

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    • blankChas says

      October 22, 2018 at 5:39 pm

      Thank you so much April, have a great week!

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  6. blankJulie says

    October 28, 2018 at 9:01 am

    That’s really sweet, I’ve seen etching cream but I’ve never tried it out before. Looks simple enough.

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    • blankChas says

      October 28, 2018 at 9:29 am

      Thank you Julie, and it’s so wonderful and easy to work with. Helps to create so many fun and personalized things that will last πŸ™‚

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  7. blankEmily says

    October 28, 2018 at 4:06 pm

    This is adorable! Etching cream is so fun to work with. Thanks for sharing at Merry Monday; I’ll be including your ghost candle holder in my Features at our next party. We’d love to have you link up again!

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    • blankChas says

      October 28, 2018 at 6:36 pm

      Thank you so much Emily and thanks for the feature. I enjoy your party every week – thanks for hosting a place for all of us to share our creations πŸ™‚

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