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These pretty jars are great to use as luminaries for the holidays and the awesome thing about them is that they are so much fun...and quick to make!
Use any type of glass jar that you may have lying around the house - Mason jars are a popular choice but any old clean glass jar will do.
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I first make sure my jar is clean and dry.
Then I use a wide flat paint brush to apply a generous coating of Modge Podge to the outside of the jar covering one area at a time.
I work on the jar in thirds, doing about one third of the outer surface at a time because it's just easier to work on it in sections. I use the matte Mod Podge but you can use the gloss if you prefer.
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Next, while the mod podge is wet, sprinkle it with a coating of coarse salt as shown in the photo below.
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To create a little window in your jar (which is nice when using candles inside) use a damp paper towel or tissue to wipe a small area of the mod podge and salt away. Once you coat the entire outside of the jar set it aside until completely dry. Here is some more inspiration and ideas to use with this technique:
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Option: Use a tinted or colored glass jar.
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Option: add some glitter to your salt sprinkle.
If you don't want to use a lit candle inside of your jar, small flameless (battery operated) candles or small strings of fairy lights make great options too.
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Option: For a thick white effect first paint the jar with white acrylic paint and allow to dry. Then apply the Mod Podge and salt on top of the paint. That's all there is to it!
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