• empty glass jar
  
• approximately 7 feet of 20-gauge copper or brass wire
  
• short length of 22-gauge wire
  
• electric drill
  
• pliers
  
• large cup hook with long shank
  
• glass stain paints
  
• short, fat candle
  
• approx. 1/2 cup of sand
  

1. Loop the 7-foot length of 20-gauge wire into a circle. Hook the two ends together with pliers.
   
2. Bend the wire circle in half with the join centered on one long end.
   
3. Place the wire circle over the neck of the jar below the lip, with about three feet extending on either side, and the joined area up against the neck of the jar.
   
4. Using the pliers, twist the left-hand loop tight against the neck of the jar.
   
5. Insert the cup hook into the drill.
   
6. Holding the wire firmly against the neck of the jar, slip the right-hand loop over the cup hook. Pulling the loop taut, run drill at its lowest speed. Allow the wire to twist tightly up to the neck of the jar.
   
7. Repeat with left-hand loop.
   
8. Bend the two twisted loops straight up above the jar. Take the piece of 22-gauge wire and tie the loops together about 4 inches from the ends.
   
9. 
   
   
   Use pliers to shape the 4-inch ends into coils, spirals or any interesting shape. See illustration.
   

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Patricia A. Ziegler owns and operates pazpizzazz, where you will find useful and decorative items for home and garden, babies and children.

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