Beavercreek Adult Take-and-Make: Leaf Lantern

This month we're making lanterns out of leaves and mason jars!

To grab your kit, click here:  https://greenelibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/690a20c664ad59251cba986b

Included in your kit:

1 mason jar

1 votive candle

leaves

2 oz. mod podge

1 foam brush

jute twine

Instructions:

1.  Prepare your leaves.  You'll want to remove the plastic veins from the back side of the leaves.  You should also iron the leaves to make them flatter.  All of this will help the leaves stick better to the side of the mason jar.
2. Prepare your jar.  Wash the outside of your jar with soap and water to remove any dirt of grease.  If you have any rubbing alcohol, use a cotton ball to wipe down the outside of the jar.  Again, all this is to help the leaves stick to the jar.
3. Add your leaves.  Use a thin layer of mod podge on the side of the jar just larger than your leaf.  Wait a few minutes until it gets sticky and then add your leaf.  Continue adding leaves around the outside of the jar.
4. Once all the leaves are added, wait for the outside to dry for 15-20 minutes.  The leaves should not be able to move.
5. Add a generous layer of mod podge to the outside of the jar to seal in the leaves.
6. Allow to air dry for a couple of hours until the mod podge is clear.

That's it!  Light your candle and enjoy!