Separate CD Covers

• Take apart your CD covers and separate the front and back clear pieces from the colored ones.

• Set aside the colored pieces. You’ll only use the clear parts.

2. Make Clear Panels

• Take two clear parts place them so their thick short edges are touching each other. Apply E6000 glue on the edge of one CD cover and stick the two edges together forming a long panel. 

•  Repeat until you have four panels (you’ll need eight clear parts total).

3. Trace Stained Glass Design

• Place a stained glass template or pattern under a panel.

• Using Gold Or Black Tulip paint, trace over the design on top of the plastic.

• Do this for all four panels.

• Let the paint dry completely.

4. Paint the Panels

• To make your own glass paint, mix a few drops of food color or acrylic paint with clear glue.

• Fill in the traced sections with these paints to get a transparent stained glass look.

• Allow the panels to dry fully.

5. Assemble the Lamp Box

• Arrange the four decorated panels around a cardboard square to form a tall box shape.

6. Decorate the Edges

• Peel off the outer layer of the cardboard, paint it gold, and cut it into long strips.

• Fold the strips vertically and glue them over the corner edges of the lamp to hold the lamp box together and for a polished finish.

7. Add Foam Strip on Top

• Cut a ½-inch wide strip from a thin foam sheet.

• Glue it around the top open edge of the box for a neat border.

8. Make a Stand

• Glue four wooden beads to the bottom of the box to create a simple, elegant stand.

9. Light It Up!

• Place fairy lights or flameless votive candles inside the box.

• Turn them on and enjoy your glowing stained glass lamp!