I love the aged mercury glass ornaments that Elsie created for Christmas this year. It's such a pretty and rustic-looking effect. I used the same tutorial to create these little candle holders. I thrifted five mismatched cocktail glasses and then got to work.Here you can kind of see the effect of this technique up close. I really love how my new candle holders turned out!Happy crafting! xo. Emma
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Love them… really want to try it on some old mason jars for future wedding decor!
These are so awesome! You are so creative with turning one thing into something else that still is (or that now is) very useful and handy and pretty! I love seeing what you guys come up with!
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They look so 50’s! I’m honestly loving them! I still haven’t try that technique but I definitely have to try this out, I’m a maniac for candles and these are amazing!
@Keis – Krylon, like most spray paints, loses its flammable qualities entirely once it dries. That said, we would never recommend leaving a lit candle unattended.
How many coats of paint did you use Emma? I like the subtle, transparent effect on your glasses, quite different to the opaque finish from the tutorial.
I love how yours turned out! They don’t look completely silver like the ones in the other tutorial and that looks really pretty.
It’s funny, I’ve actually been thinking about making candle holders like these into cups lately. I saw some really cute, colorful ones in the Urban Outfitters and a drug store in my town. I doubt after this treatment, they would be safe to drink from though.
This is a really great idea!
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Love them… really want to try it on some old mason jars for future wedding decor!
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These look so cool! I loved the ornaments too, but these can be used year round! I’m so excited to use this technique on something soon!!
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Pretty! The possibilities of this tutorial are endless!!
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Awesome idea!
so beautiful, what an easy and fun DIY
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so pretty! every time you girls use that tutorial I think I need to mercury something!
These are beautiful! such great texture.
Melissa
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this is really great! I love how aged it looks! I guess I missed the ornament tutorial. I might have to try this 🙂
They are so beautiful. I’ve always loved this style of candles.
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These are so pretty!
Carlee
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Oh yeah! I love aged mercury! I have the hardest time resisting it when I find it somewhere. It is one of my favorite things.
Debbie
loveee this.
These are gorgeous!
Christen
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love these!
These are really cute! Might have to try my hand at this some time soon!
You found the most perfect glasses to do this to!
Love candles and totally love this post!!
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Oh my goodness. I didn’t know this was a possible DIY project. Thanks for sharing. Will definitely have to try this out soon!
cute idea! I like the idea for a wedding. They would make cute centerpieces!
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They turned out so great!
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Is the Krylon spray paint safe for candles/fire? All I can think of is fire hazard straightaway.
Beautiful! Love this idea! I will have to keep this in mind for centerpieces!
Theresa
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adorable!
I have bought some of these before, but it’s so much more fun to make it! 🙂
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These are so awesome! You are so creative with turning one thing into something else that still is (or that now is) very useful and handy and pretty! I love seeing what you guys come up with!
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I love those! They are so cute!
Liz
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Looks soo pretty!
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love them!
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They look stunning! I’ll definitely be trying to make my own in the near future!
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I love it! It looks really beautiful. We’re redecorating out flat in April so I’m looking for ideas and you guys inspire me a LOT!
These are very cute! Might want to try my this time soon!
Oh my god. I don’t know this is a possible DIY project. Thanks for sharing. Sure there will be a try this soon!
Nice and I am always to painting on that. Have a nice day.
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WOW, such a fun and easy DIY. And it looks amazing. Looking forward to trying it on my own. Thankyou for sharing.
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Love them !!
They look really gorgeous to be around the house and to light some candles at night 🙂
Thank you for the idea!
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They look so great! And so easy to make! Nice idea!
this is great! i like it:D
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Beautiful! xx
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Uuuh, these look so extragavant! They are so sparkly!
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I like the vintage look
They look so 50’s! I’m honestly loving them! I still haven’t try that technique but I definitely have to try this out, I’m a maniac for candles and these are amazing!
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They are a really great interpretation of the tutorial. They look amazing with the candle light shining through x
Definitely doing this!
So cute! Does anyone know where you can get this spray in the UK please?
I love this effect, it’s so pretty! I am really glad I saw this as I missed the tutorial, can’t wait to try it out 🙂
Lovely!!!
Super cute! I have so many tea candles that could use a home 🙂
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@Keis – Krylon, like most spray paints, loses its flammable qualities entirely once it dries. That said, we would never recommend leaving a lit candle unattended.
Beautiful! I always enjoy your posts.
Katie xx
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This is such a great idea, and they look beautiful!
xo
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This is so cute! Love it!
Xx
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They look amazing!
A definiate must for houses and weddings alike! x
Beautiful.
Heading to the thrift store now!
How many coats of paint did you use Emma? I like the subtle, transparent effect on your glasses, quite different to the opaque finish from the tutorial.
Anna.
Wow! This is gorgeous! A must try! May give it a whirl on my brass table lamp, needs a revamp! xx
Wow! That adds so much to the glass, I love it. Thanks for sharing!
~ Hanna
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Ahhhh I love it! Urban Outfitters has stuff like this, but it’s so expensive! This is definitely much more doable and more personal!
Beautiful! Awesome tutorial, so many possibilities!
Las ideas que se proporcionan aquà voy a discutir extremadamente precioso. Resultó una sorpresa muy agradable para adquirir la anticipación después de que me desperté hoy. Están constantemente al escenario y fácil de tener en cuenta. Gracias mucho por las valiosas ideas que tienes compartidos a continuación.
Interesting! It’s cool that you thought to do something like this. It does kind of give it an old-time feel.
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They look great! So cute!
XO Nat
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I love how yours turned out! They don’t look completely silver like the ones in the other tutorial and that looks really pretty.
It’s funny, I’ve actually been thinking about making candle holders like these into cups lately. I saw some really cute, colorful ones in the Urban Outfitters and a drug store in my town. I doubt after this treatment, they would be safe to drink from though.
This is a really great idea!
Those are some truly gorgeous pieces! I love it, gonna try it out this weekend!
I absolutely LOVE these! Pinning them now to possibly use as inspiration for my new apartment with my hubby!!
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