goblet

GOBLET CANDLE HOLDER

Designed by Doreen Scerri

Materials needed

1 Glass goblet
Printed paper napkins (ex. yellow flowers on
leafy background)
PVA glue (mix about 1 tablespoon glue to 1
tblsp. water in a plastic container)
Gold outliner
Tea light
Acrylic matt varnish
Brushes
Scissors

Choosing and preparing your napkin sheet

Choose your design and try it out around the
goblet before cutting it out. When you have
chosen the method * and design you want to
use then separate the top one-ply printed sheet
from the others. Put aside and keep dry.

*
1st Method
Some designs come in a circle around the
napkin: in this case you can cut about three or
four pieces and use these to cover the top part
of the goblet. The design itself makes it easier
to go around the glass.

Then reversing the glass do the same on the
bottom rounded part of the glass with another
three or four pieces. You can overlap the design
only slightly.

2nd method is to cut around the flowers and
leaves, separate top sheet and glue in place
around the goblet. This takes slightly longer
but you might find it easier.

Applying the napkin First spread some of the
glue mixture with a moistened brush only on the
area you are about to cover. Carefully press
your cut-out design in place from the centre
outwards using clean and dry fingers. (There is an applicator foam or sponge for this purpose but I always prefer my fingers). Tap the
paper carefully in place. Gently press out as
many creases as you can. Most of the ones that
are left will fade and dry out. Do not worry if
some creases remain: they will add to the
handmade effect nicely. To cover any small
areas that you might have missed, tear a piece
of napkin and stick it in place. Do not use
scissors here. This way the joined part will not
show.

Drying, Sealing and Highlighting

Once dry, brush with a thin layer of the PVA
glue mixture all over and leave to dry.

Apply one or two coats of acrylic matt varnish to
seal. Leave to dry completely between coats
and always leave to dry in a dust-free place.
Each coat takes at least 24 hours to dry
completely. Avoid handling the goblet as finger
prints will show if varnish is still wet. In humid
weather it takes longer to dry.

Finally use gold glasspaint outliner to highlight some of the design. This is optional. Let dry.

Add a tealight. Make several of these lovely
goblet candle holders and enjoy a lovely
candlelit evening.

Here is a poem you can use if you give this goblet as a gift (please include my name as the author, thanks)

This goblet I've painted

Especially for you

To hold a candle

That's special and true

A light to shine

Such a pretty glow

It spells out a message:

"I love you so!"

Doreen Scerri � 2005

For Valentine's Day

This little goblet

Is not meant for wine

But you can place it on your table

Whenever you dine,

Light within a votive candle

Enjoy a Happy Valentine's Day

As you share a candlelit dinner

With your loved one today!

Doreen Scerri � 2005