To do the decoupage craft in the book, you’ll need:
• decoupage paste (sold in craft stores under the name  Mod Podge) or white glue that dries clear

• a small plastic dish or paper plate, to hold some of the paste
• votive candleholders, or a glass vase
• sponge brush (sold in most craft stores)
• tissue paper—any colors you like—torn into various-sized pieces (none bigger than the object you’re covering)

To decoupage:
1. Choose a flat, clean area in which to work. Cover the surface with newspaper or an old tablecloth or sheet
2. Thoroughly wash and dry the exterior of the candleholder to remove any dirt.
3. Pour some of the decoupage paste onto the plate or into the bowl, to make it easier to access.
4. Put the candleholder over two or three fingers of the hand that you don’t write with.
5. Using the sponge brush, smear the entire exterior with the paste.
6. Stick the tissue paper to the candleholder. Overlap the pieces and mix and match the colors!
7. When fully covered, gently use the sponge brush to spread a thin layer of the decoupage paste over the tissue paper
8. Place the candleholders on a flat surface to dry.
Voila! The paste dries clear. When a small light or candle is placed in the candleholder, it glows like stained glass.

• note: you can use decoupage paste on any smooth-surfaced object, such as plant pots, vases, mirrors, piggy banks…etc. And instead of using tissue paper, try wrapping paper, images cut from magazines, or your own illustrations!

** double note: if you craft a candleholder, be smart about using an open flame—get parental approval before you light it, never leave a candle unattended, and keep any flammable material away from the heat and flame.