Chinese Tealight Holder

Celebrate Chinese New Year with this beautiful handmade tealight holder! Crafted using colourful tissue paper, this delightful project allows the warm orange glow of the tealight to shine through, creating a stunning display. Perfect for adding a festive ambiance to your celebrations.

Skill Level

Beginner

Time to Make

30 mins

Adult Supervision

Yes

Chinese Tealight Holder

Top Tip

Although the glue appears white on the glass, it will dry clear so the red tissue paper stands out.

How to Make

Chinese Tealight Holder
Chinese Tealight Holder
Chinese Tealight Holder
  1. Cover the inside of the glass candle holder with a thin layer of PVA glue. Use the paintbrush to ensure the glue is spread evenly.
  2. Cut approximately six small strips of red tissue paper and place them inside the candle holder, sticking them to the glue. Leave to dry.
  3. Cover the inside of the glass candle holder with a thin layer of PVA glue. Use the paintbrush to ensure the glue is spread evenly.
  4. Cut approximately six small strips of red tissue paper and place them inside the candle holder, sticking them to the glue. Leave to dry.
  5. Decorate the top of the candle holder with the gold glitter Pictixx pen and leave to dry.
  6. Once the candle holder is completely dry, place an LED tealight inside.