{"product_id":"tackling-the-tiny-tube-trend-projects","title":"Tackling the Tiny Tube Trend","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor a couple of years now I’ve had a lot of fun creating with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bottles-and-jars\"\u003etest tubes and glass vials\u003c\/a\u003e. They’re the perfect vessel for just about anything. In the past I’ve packaged hot cocoa, bath salts, and letters for friends inside of them. When I started seeing more and more people use tiny test tubes in their crafting, I knew I had to give them a try. Who can resist something that tiny?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe challenge with these tiny tubes is that you really can’t fit a whole lot inside them. I decided to fill them up with a bit of glitter and mica as well as tuck a note inside one of them. Once each tube was filled, I added a word or name to a couple of them. I still didn’t know what to do with them but my messy desk, still full of empty boxes from a wrapping project, provided me with inspiration. They were perfect as gift toppers! Even better, the recipient can keep the test tube to use as a bookmark or everyday ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFaux Soldering Technique:\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eI did attempt a new technique I learned from Abby Bastedo on one of the test tubes. In the Autumn 2015 issue of \u003cem\u003eSomerset Life\u003c\/em\u003e, she shares a faux soldering technique she stumbled upon. Simply coat the top of the tube with hot glue and when dry, paint with a mixture of black and silver paint. 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