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June 03, 2015

Alcohol Ink Votives

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Alcohol Ink Votives - alcohol ink turns these normal glass votive holders into something extraordinary! Anticipate lots of oohs and ahhs!

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I’ve been wanting to try out alcohol inks since seeing some projects from Tim Holtz. I knew they would look super pretty on glass so I grabbed a couple glass candle holders and containers I had around the house to try my hand at these Alcohol Ink Votives. I was ecstatic to how they turned out and they look absolutely gorgeous in the sunshine. I’ll show you some outdoor and indoor pics so you can decide which is your favorite!

Here’s what you’re going to need to make your own alcohol ink votives:

Materials

  • Alcohol Ink
  • Glass votive/tea light holders
  • Can of compressed air
  • Battery-operated tea light candles
  • Cardboard box for painting in (optional)
  • Pair of gloves (optional)

Alcohol Ink Votives - alcohol ink turns these normal glass votive holders into something extraordinary! Anticipate lots of oohs and ahhs!
I grabbed a cardboard box to paint above. Why? Because I’m a neat freak and I like to keep my mess contained. Instead of trying to talk you through the steps on this project, I thought I would just “show” you! So, I made a little video of me painting my glass jars. Before you watch the video – here are a couple things to keep in mind:

  • Stick some paper toweling inside of the jars before you start painting to keep the ink from running inside of the glass.
  • It’s best to do this project outside if you can. Otherwise, make sure you’re working in a well-ventilated area (I didn’t smell much of anything when I was doing my project, but it may have been because I was outside).
  • The ink will run if you tip the jar too much so try and keep the hand that’s holding the jar, steady.
  • Only use battery-operated tea light candles in these votives. Alcohol inks are flammable. Who really wants to take the chance?
  • When enjoying your votives, they’re actually best enjoyed during the day. Believe it or not, they aren’t as pretty in the dark even with the light inside.

Alright, now that we got all of that out of the way, here’s a sneak peek of the jars as I was painting them. They all were very pretty, but the green and yellow votive just happens to be my favorite!

Alcohol Ink Votives - alcohol ink turns these normal glass votive holders into something extraordinary! Anticipate lots of oohs and ahhs!
Ready to see how we do this?!

 

 

 

 

 

 

After you’re finished painting, allow the jars to dry for a good 2-4 hours. I love how pretty these votives look outside. They would be great for parties outside on the deck or patio!

Alcohol Ink Votives - alcohol ink turns these normal glass votive holders into something extraordinary! Anticipate lots of oohs and ahhs!
Heck, if you don’t want to make a votive, you could also just paint the outside of a mason jar and think of something fun to put inside of it for a decorative holder – like maybe some cotton balls or Q-tips for in the bathroom!


Alcohol Ink Votives - alcohol ink turns these normal glass votive holders into something extraordinary! Anticipate lots of oohs and ahhs!

Alcohol Ink Votives - alcohol ink turns these normal glass votive holders into something extraordinary! Anticipate lots of oohs and ahhs!
I’ll certainly be thinking about some other fun projects to use my alcohol inks on. Who knows what’s next!!

Alcohol Ink Votives - alcohol ink turns these normal glass votive holders into something extraordinary! Anticipate lots of oohs and ahhs!
As for right now, I’m going to enjoy these little works of art all summer! Wouldn’t these make for great gifts, by the way? The possibilities are endless!

Alcohol Ink Votives - alcohol ink turns these normal glass votive holders into something extraordinary! Anticipate lots of oohs and ahhs!
Put a pop of color into your summer by making your own alcohol ink votives or cotton ball holders, or flower vases. . .like I said, be creative! I can’t wait to hear your ideas on how you’ll use your alcohol inks!!

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  1. Sue G says

    June 3, 2015 at 9:48 pm

    Can’t wait to try this! I have a whole box (12) bottles of unopened alcohol ink (brand you used). I use another brand of ink for my handmade cards, so now I know what I am going to do with the 12 bottles! Sue

    Reply
    • Sara says

      June 10, 2015 at 8:51 pm

      Good luck, Sue! 12 bottles, wow! That will keep you busy!

      Reply
  2. Nancy says

    June 6, 2015 at 10:23 pm

    Love this project! I’ve only done the alcohol inks on metal so far. I’ll have to try this next!!

    Reply
  3. Tianna says

    June 11, 2015 at 10:12 am

    such a cool project! love this idea 🙂

    Reply
  4. Ruthie says

    June 11, 2015 at 12:08 pm

    I LOVE these! They are so fun and what a fun project to create as well!

    Reply
  5. cathy says

    June 13, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    What a fun project, I love how they turned out! I have everything at home, I am giving this a try tomorrow! Thank you so much for sharing this on Making Memories Mondays! Hope to see you back Sun night 9PM EST! 🙂
    Cathy

    Reply
  6. Jennifer says

    June 13, 2015 at 11:27 pm

    Wow, these are beautiful and thanks for the video tutorial!

    By the way, I’d like to invite you to post on my new blog hop (www.myflagstaffhome.com) that is open all weekend, if you’re interested.

    Jennifer

    Reply
    • Sara says

      June 19, 2015 at 9:55 pm

      Thank you, Jennifer! I’ll try to stop by. Things have been crazy busy as of late and I certainly haven’t been to as many link parties and blog hops as usual!

      Reply
  7. Emily @ Two Purple Couches says

    June 16, 2015 at 7:26 pm

    I absolutely love the effect the alcohol ink gives these glasses! I’ve been wanting to try these inks out for myself for a while. Thanks for linking up at Creative Spark last week; I’m featuring this project tomorrow. Hope you’ll join us again; the party starts at 6am EST!

    Reply
    • Sara says

      June 19, 2015 at 9:47 pm

      Thank you so very much for the feature, Emily! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  8. Nici says

    June 17, 2015 at 8:38 am

    These alcohol nick votives are awesome! I love how they turned out… your video was a great tutorial. Just curious… where do you get the alcohol ink? Thanks a bunch for sharing the cool project at my Creative Ways Link Party last week! Hope you’ll be back tonight to share more awesome projects!
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply
    • Sara says

      June 19, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      Hi Nici! I included a link to where I purchased my inks from under the Materials section. Hope you give it a try!

      Reply
  9. Carole West @ Garden Up Green says

    June 18, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    This I love – love the color combination. Have to try this project – thinking they would be neat for fall.

    Carole

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    • Sara says

      June 19, 2015 at 9:41 pm

      I love your idea for fall-inspired votive holders. They would be so pretty!

      Reply
  10. Sheri says

    September 4, 2015 at 5:25 am

    How do these hold up in weather? I have a glass ball that sits in a black metal cage. Over the years, the color chipped off so I removed the rest & have been looking for ideas to make it pretty again.

    Reply
    • Sara says

      September 4, 2015 at 10:13 am

      Sheri, I wouldn’t use the alcohol inks for anything outside. I really think the color would run. Sorry. The inks are best for inside projects.

      Reply
      • Anonymous says

        April 9, 2019 at 9:50 am

        I have tried an acrylic sealant and it causes the paint to run and leaves a foggy film on the glass – any suggestions?

        Reply
  11. Noreen Matthews says

    October 28, 2015 at 7:40 am

    Would you need to seal the votive candles after the paint dries?

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    • Sara says

      October 28, 2015 at 9:13 pm

      Noreen, if you plan to set the candles outside or if there’s a possibility the glass would ever get wet, yes, I would seal them.

      Reply
  12. Kay Etling says

    July 10, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    Do you need to put a sealer on top of the inks? Once the inks are dry, are you done with the project? Is the glass didhwasher safe or hand wash only? Thanks. Learning to work with the inks.

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    • Sara says

      July 16, 2017 at 9:46 pm

      Hi Kay, I would definitely use a sealer if your project will be outside at all or if it could get wet. I would also hand wash.

      Reply
  13. Helen says

    August 21, 2018 at 9:17 am

    Do you not spray the votives or any of the glass products

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 25, 2018 at 10:55 am

      If you plan to use them outside or get them wet, I would spray them.

      Reply
  14. Minta says

    October 14, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    Hi,
    I love this idea, but I guess it wouldn’t be a good idea to use a real candle? How do you seal them?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      October 26, 2018 at 10:30 pm

      I would use a battery-operated tea light and a spray-on glossy acrylic sealant.

      Reply
  15. Jacquie says

    January 21, 2019 at 4:29 pm

    Love the Green and Yellow one also! Great job and I’m making one today!

    Reply
  16. Sandra Jones says

    July 24, 2021 at 5:59 pm

    What did you do with the compress air?

    Reply
    • Sara says

      August 4, 2021 at 10:04 pm

      You use the compressed air to help spread the paint around and make different designs on the votive holders.

      Reply

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