Lapis Mini Jar for Imagine AIR

The color challenge for April at Imagine is the stunning deep blue color of Lapis Lazuli. With a little research, I discovered that it is semi-precious stone used in ancient mosaics and as a pigment in many well-known paintings.  It most likely is what is referred to as sapphire in Biblical times as the sapphire was not known at that time.  I was inspired to create a mini Lapis jar from a votive candle holder and large glass drop fashioned into a lid.  This simple project is only time consuming due to dry time and the results are very realistic.  This tutorial is featured at Imagine today. 

Level:  Intermediate

Time:  1 hour plus ample dry time

Step 1:

Apply StazOn Opaque Cotton White directly to the surfaces of the votive candle holder and the glass drop. 

 

Step 2:

Use and Ink Blusher to gently move ink and cover the surface of the glass.  Set aside to dry.

Step 3:

Place StazOn Azure on a plastic surface (for ease of clean-up) and gently apply to the surfaces with an Ink Blusher over the StazOn Cotton White.  Work quickly to prevent picking up the Cotton White, some variation will add to the realistic look of the project.  Set aside to dry.

Step 4:

Add GlazOn Layer Protectant to each surface with an Ink Blusher.  Set aside to dry. 

Step 5:

Apply a second layer of StazOn Azure with an Ink Blusher.  Set aside to dry.  Apply a second layer of GlazOn and set aside to dry, each successive layer requires more drying time.

Step 6:

Place StazOn Metallic Gold on a plastic surface (for ease of clean-up) and apply with crumpled cling wrap to the surfaces to mimic gold flecks in the Lapis stone.  Set aside to dry.  Apply a final coat of GlazOn and set aside to dry.

Step 7:

Stain a small wood bead with StazOn Azure and set aside to dry.  Thread wire through bead and twist into a fixture.  Adhere to the lid with E6000 adhesive.

Imagine:

StazOn—Opaque Cotton White, Azure, Metallic Gold

GlazOn

Ink Blushers

Other:

Ashland glass votive candle holder

Sierra Pacific Large Glass Drops

Small white wood bead

Crafting wire

Cling wrap

E6000 Adhesive