Eight Nights Of Chanukah with Rodef Shalom

5. Jar Art
by Janna Oberdorf, parents.com
6. Acorn Spinners
by Janna Oberdorf, parents.com
A few snips are all it takes to create these repeating patterns
for these Chanukah crafts. Even with sloppy edges, they’ll
create a pretty glow for your family’s celebration.
Supplies: ​recycled jars, tissue paper in a range of
colors, mod podge or any decoupage medium, Gloss
looks great!
How To:​ Cut shapes from a few layers of tissue paper
at a time, and decoupage to your clean jars with
decoupage medium. Set aside to dry and brush on an
extra protective coat. Use them to decorate your
holiday table or give as gifts for Chanukah!
What You'll Need: Acorn shells, modeling clay in different
colors, matches.
What To Do: Shape a small piece of the modeling clay
into an elongated ball, and stuff the clay into the acorn
shell, giving it a little shape at the top. Place a match
in the center of the modeling clay and let it dry.
7. DIY Stacked Candles
by Janna Oberdorf, parents.com
With a simple process and kid-friendly steps, you can transform a bag of wax
and colorful crayons into pretty candles. These instructions make three or four.
You'll Need: Soy wax flakes, wide-mouth half-pint Mason jar, crayon, fine
microplane grater, wooden skewers, silicone mold, tabbed candlewicks.
What To Do:
1. Add ¼ cup wax flakes to Mason jar. Microwave for about 60 seconds, or until wax is liquefied. Remove the paper from
one crayon and grate into the wax. Stir well with a skewer. Pour into one cup of the mold, filling about ½ inch.
2. Add 2 Tbs. more wax to jar and melt for 30 to 45 seconds in microwave, or until it’s liquid. Let cool for about a minute.
Pour into another cup of the mold, filling t ½ inch. Repeat diluting, melting wax, and filling cups until the mold is filled.
3. When wax begins to solidify and turn opaque, poke the flat side of a skewer through the center and remove. (This will
happen at different speeds for each cup you poured, so keep an eye on them as they’re hardening. Set a timer for about ten
minutes so you don’t miss the window.) Let cool completely, popping the mold into the fridge for faster results.
4. Carefully remove wax squares from mold. Use the pointy end of a skewer, twisting carefully, to open up any holes if
needed. Repeat steps 1 to 4 to make eight lighter layers.
5. For each candle, thread 4 to 5 layers onto a wick. Trim wick to ½ inch.