2) Using a glue stick, glue the picture right side up on the ashtray.

3) Cut a 1 1/2" x 2" piece of cardboard* for the stand.  Make a bend in the cardboard approximately 1/2" from one of the 1 1/2" ends.  Apply glue to this 1/2" section and attach it to the back of your ashtray (frame) being sure that when you stand the frame up the picture is right side up.  Let glue dry completely.  Glue dots or hot glue can be used to eliminate the wait for drying.

4) Lay your frame flat on your work-surface face up.  If using Gel Dip^TM, apply it with a popsicle stick or paint brush to the rest of the ashtray slightly overlapping the edge of the picture.  While the Gel Dip^TM is still wet, press small glass beads into it just around the edge of the picture........or..........if using glitter, spread a layer of white glue on all the inside edges of the ashtray and on the very edges of the picture.  Press small glass beads into the glue around the border of the picture then, sprinkle the rest of the glued area with glitter.   Shake off any extra glitter.  Let glue and/or Gel Dip^TM dry completely before standing up picture frame.

New disposable ashtray.

Sideward's view of the attached stand.

Completed frame.

*You can cut the cardboard stand from another ashtray if you have extras.

Check out our Hints & Tips section for hints on working with glitter.

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