What I Can Do

Individual Activity:“Light Me Up”

In the ancient Romans stained glass was used in their villas and
palaces.During the medieval time it has been one of the prominent features of
every cathedral built using the Christian themes and symbolisms.

Materials
Big empty glass bottle
Black permanent marker
Acrylic paint
Paint brush
White glue
Water
Tee light candle
Procedure:
1. Choose a design for your “stained glass”bottle candle holder. It should be
relevant with the medieval themes and symbolisms.

Design samples for stained glass; you may also use the themes, motifs and
patterns that promotes your region.

2. Trace your design outside the bottle using

the permanent black marker.
Your outline should be bold and thick.
3. Color your design using acrylic paint.

4. After coloring, re-outline your design with black marker to make the outline
precise and visible.

5. After coloring and re-outlining your design, apply a glaze composed of white
glue diluted in water.

6. Place the tee light candle inside the bottle and light so you can see the stained
glass effect.

(Images are grabbed from grade 9 learning modules in Arts draft 2014)
Original artwork by J.C. 2013