Marketplace: A Selection of Feline Votives

Bernadette July 11, 2019July 12, 2019 0 Comments cat art, cat artwork, cat gift item, cat votive, cats

I let my seed lights swag across the photo and it almost looks like there’s a crack in something, but it’s really just an artsy effect.

The last batch I made in May have a few different designs and styles from the ones before and with smaller jars too, and all in summery colors. They all look so nice mixed together with wintry and spring colors from other sets. When I pictured these I really only pictured the art, but I love how the alcohol inks worked out.

Most are etched on the inside with the design adhered on the outside and also have embellishments painted on the outside too. Some have the clear labels and some have the matte finish labels which are frosted on the printed side. I can see that each label works better with different designs, but with the frosted label you can see more detail in some of the designs when the candle isn’t lit. I’m so glad they had these at the closeout sale at my favorite craft supply store or I never would have tried them.

Since we’re not recycling glass anymore I can use those glass jars from condiments and pickles and such for votives, but to be perfectly honest I’d had this idea for so long that I started saving them several years ago, and always did save interesting jars, often using them in the kitchen to store things like beans and pasta. I have no shortage of jars, and each one offers a new opportunity.

I etch them inside or out to diffuse the light from the candle and have either a vinyl label I’ve printed or hand-painting on the outside. Because I’m largely using recycled jars each one is unique and I enjoy fitting the art or image to the shape and size of the jar. To some of them I add an extra finish with alcohol inks in areas where a label won’t cover easily.

All the votives are $15 each including shipping (or $10 if you’re local and can pick up) and include an LED candle.

And a special discount

As with most smaller items I offer a discount when you purchase two or more. Votives are $15.00 each but you can purchase two for $25.00, a $5.00 discount. Use the coupon code 2VOTIVES25 in your shopping cart when you check out.

Below is a sampling of what’s in stock and each photo is linked to the page for that votive. You can find these and other votives featuring cats, butterflies, flowers, nature and wildlife on the Votives page in my Handmade Gifts Gallery.

Peaches and Peonies Feline Votive

This glass votive is etched by hand and finished with a clear frosted label I printed of my painting “Peaches and Peonies” with purple alcohol ink embellishment. It’s made from a repurposed condiment jar 4″ tall x 3″ in diameter and comes with an LED tea light.

22 Cats Feline Votive

This glass votive is etched by hand and finished with a clear frosted label I printed of my a pattern I created from portraits called “22 Cats” with orange alcohol ink embellishment. It’s made from a repurposed condiment jar 5″ tall x 3″ in diameter and comes with an LED tea light.

Inscrutable Patterns Feline Votive

This glass votive is etched by hand and finished with a clear frosted label I printed of a colorful pattern I created from my ink sketch “Inscrutable”. It’s made from a repurposed condiment jar 5″ tall x 2.75″ in diameter and comes with an LED tea light.

The votives below are from the last batch I made and are still available.

Colorful Kitties Feline Votive

Sophie Keeps an Eye on Things Feline Votive

Bella! in Blue

The pink Bella! votive is no longer available but I still have Bella! in blue. I’ll make another one if I get another jar like this one. (Better go buy some olives.)

Impressionist Cats Feline Votive

This glass votive is etched by hand and finished with a clear label I printed including four paintings in an Impressionist style. It’s made from a repurposed condiment jar 3.5″ tall x 3″ wide and comes with an LED tea light. Price includes shipping.

I etched the inside of the vase to better diffuse the light from the candle, then printed the design of four individual paintings on a purchased clear vinyl label and burnished it onto the vase. The curved glass areas are painted with orange permanent alcohol ink.

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

Late Winter Sunbath, pastel, 7.5 x 9.5 © Bernadette E. Kazmarski

"White Cat Reflecting", pastel on hahhnemuhle sanded paper, 6" x 14"© Bernadette E. Kazmarski — “White Cat Reflecting”, pastel on hahhnemuhle sanded paper, 6″ x 14″ © Bernadette E. Kazmarski

pastel sketch of cat on windowsill — “Spring Morning”, pastel, 6″ x 8″ © Bernadette E. Kazmarski

pastel sketch of cat on table with apple — Stanley With Apple, pastel © B.E. Kazmarski

I’ve always been inspired by the Impressionist painters from sketches to paintings. This includes five of many works in the style.

Click here to read more and purchase.

Cats After van Gogh Feline Votive

This glass votive is etched by hand and finished with a clear label I printed including four paintings in style in homage to van Gogh. It’s made from a repurposed condiment jar 3.5″ tall x 3″ wide and comes with an LED tea light. Price includes shipping.

oil pastel sketch of two cats — Two Cats After van Gogh (revised with background), 5″ x 7″. oil pastel © B.E. Kazmarski

cat sleeping in oil pastel — In Window Light, 5″ x 7″, oil pastel © B.E. Kazmarski

oils pastel sketch of cat — “Cool Morning Bath”, oil pastel, 5″ x 7″ © Bernadette E. Kazmarski

oil pastel sketch of cat — Sunshine With Colors, 5″ x 7″, oil pastel © B.E. Kazmarski

My Cats in the Sun Cats Feline Votive

This glass votive is etched by hand and finished with a clear label I printed including the four paintings from my set “My Cats in the Sun”. It’s made from a repurposed glass jelly jar 3.5″ tall x 2.25″ wide and comes with an LED tea light. Price includes shipping.

ABOUT THE ARTWORK

pastel painting of cat in sun — “After Dinner Nap”, pastel, 1996, 12″ x 10″ © B.E. Kazmarski

“A Rosy Glow”, pastel on velour paper, 10″ x 10″, 1996 © BernadetteE. Kazmarski

painting of white cat — A Warm Bath, pastel, 12″ x 10″, 1997 © Bernadette E. Kazmarski

pastel painting of cat looking out door — “The Little Sunflower”, pastel on velour paper, 11″ x 16″, 1997 © B.E. Kazmarski

Bright sunshine on anything will inspire me, especially when it’s illuminating one of my cats…and so I’d like to share that inspiration with other feline fans. These four designs are printed from my original artwork, each of them cats who’ve shared my life past and present.

The Daily Chase Feline Votive

"The Daily Chase" votive. — “The Daily Chase” votive.

Stained Glass Cats Feline Votive

ALL VOTIVES

Find these and other votives featuring cats, butterflies, flowers, nature and wildlife in my Handmade Gifts Gallery or search “votives”.

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Copyright

All images and text used on this site are copyrighted to Bernadette E. Kazmarski unless otherwise noted and may not be used without my written permission, although links to your site are more than welcome and are shared. Please ask if you are interested in using and image or story in a print or internet publication. If you are interested in purchasing a print of an image or a product including it, check my animal and nature website Portraits of Animals to see if I have it available already. If you don’t find it there, visit Ordering Custom Artwork for more information on a custom greeting card, print or other item.