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Material:
Gallon Glass Jug (Wine Vinegar Jug)
Orange & Black Paint (acrylic enamel or glass paint)
Set of 35 Mini Lites
Raffia
Sea Sponge
How to:
Begin by painting your jug with a sea sponge, gently patting on orange paint over the entire outside surface of the jar. A regular sponge will work but the effect will not be as nice when the jar is illuminated.
Allow the paint to dry and follow paint manufacturer instructions if heat setting the paint is required.
Once the paint is completely dry, paint a face with black paint; refer to the photo for details or look at other pumpkin face designs for inspiration. To add a little extra to your design, paint fine lines with black paint around the jar (see photos for detail).
Tie raffia around the neck of the jar and insert mini lights after all the paint is dry and light up. They really are pretty!
I just think this is a great idea. I've made so many things out gallon jugs I don't kinow why I didn't think of a pumpkin. I haven' t made it yet. I know it will be easy and just what I wanted to do with my grandchildren. Thanks for the idea---JOANIE
June, I don't think I would use regular mini lights inside a plastic jug. They do heat up and I wouldn't risk it.
However, with the new LED lights, this won't be a problem. They don't get hot like the regular mini lights and look just as lovely! Of course there is the savings in electricity usage too:)
Wonderful idea! And yes, this idea would work for plastic as well as glass since the lights stay so cool.
Around here where I live everything comes in plastic jugs. Would these types of lights get too hot in the plastic? I would love to make one for each one of my kids porches for the grandkids to enjoy.
