Craft Corner

Craft Corner Photo-themed Tea Light

Many of us have old photographic negatives still lying around. If you are reluctant to throw them away, here is a fun idea to keep those old memories alight!

You will need:

• Glass bottle/vase, preferably with flat sides (but not essential) • Modge podge • Paint brush • Some old negatives • Any other decorative items (e.g. lace, mini clothes pegs, hessian string)

Method

1. Ensure your bottle is thoroughly washed, especially where you are

going to apply the modge podge. 2. Paint the surface where you are going to apply your first strip, allow it to dry for a brief period before applying the negative strip (trim it to size). 3. Work your way around the entire bottle or vase. Apply some podge over the entire surface once dry, to seal the deal. 4. Decorate further with lace, ribbons, hessian or any other items that you might find stashed around the home.

Interesting facts about tea lights

Tea lights are encased in a thin metal cup to enable the candle to continue to burn when liquified. They date back to the tea ceremonies in Japan and drawing rooms in England, but are thought to have inherited their name from their use in teapot warmers or general food warmers.