Once fused, sew around the edge with a contrasting thread. You could also make a wooden crate base to nest the jar in. Add the votive candle You could also add the ceramic lamp shade, and wood crate base. Here are directions for a really simple but neat Christmas tree ornament. Sells well at shows, especially if you personalize.
Great teachers gift with apples painted or stenciled on it.
I spray the entire outside with a matte varnish spray, just enough to seal it for the paint to adhere. Now turn pot upside down, I paint a design on the pot, on the brim I spell out Merry Christmas and on the back side 2001. I also offer personalization. You can hand paint, use stencils or even sponges, easy and fun to make. Tie on a bell to the inside and string it through the whole in the top, you can use ribbon, jute, cording, raffia, tie off for the bell, they tie off again for a hanger.