Showing posts with label mason jar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mason jar. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

DIY Snowy Winter Mason Jars

 



You can create a snowy winter wonderland in a jar and it's SO easy! Check out my secret snow ingredient below!

To begin, wash and dry your jar to be sure it's very clean.

Next add winter elements of your choosing. Some ideas are natural elements such as:
Pinecones
Small sticks/branches
Evergreen sprigs from pine trees
Mini houses, cars, etc.

Arrange these items in the bottom of your jar.




And get out my secret ingredient: Baking soda!
Before you add any baking soda to your project make sure that the jar and the elements inside of the jar are one hundred percent DRY.




To apply the baking soda "snow" I like to pour some from the box onto my hand and then sprinkle it inside my jar that way as opposed to pouring it in straight from the box. This gives you more control as to where the snow goes and how much goes in the jar.




And now you have beautiful, powdery "snow"!



Keep adding "snow" until you are satisfied with your results.  Then put the lid on the jar. 

Be careful not to jostle the jar around so that the snow stays in place. I recommend displaying your snowy jar out of reach of children and pets - on a shelf, mantle, or as a table centerpiece is perfect.








Have a great holiday! 
Laura


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Sunday, December 10, 2023

DIY Frosty Christmas Luminary Jar

 




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.




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. 



Next, while the mod podge is wet, sprinkle it with a coating of coarse salt as shown in the photo below.





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:



Option: Use a tinted or colored glass jar.





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.




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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Saturday, March 23, 2013

DIY Colored Glass Mason Jar Tutorial


What could be prettier than colored glass? 
With this tutorial, I'll show you how to easily turn any
ordinary glass jar into a colorful work of art with just three
 supplies that are available at your local craft store.  
Ready? Let's go!


First, gather your supplies.  
Here is what you will need:

Glass jars. Any size or type will do.
 The jar above is an 8 oz. standard jelly jar. 
The jar below is a larger standard shaped canning jar. 
Make sure your jar is clean and dry!




 

Food coloring. I used gel icing color from Wilton in Rose, Teal, and Violet. 

Mod Podge Gloss

Note: You can use Mod Podge Matte for this project but be advised 
that once it dries the results will be semi-transparent, or cloudy. 
Use the Mod Podge Gloss for a transparent, stained glass look. 

 
A paper plate or large piece of waxed paper.   Craft sticks for mixing your mixture.


Directions for coloring the jars: 

Note: The amount of Mod Podge that you use will depend on the size of your jar. 
The directions below are for a standard medium-sized (8oz) jelly jar.

1. Pour about 4 - 6 Tablespoons of Mod Podge Gloss into your jar and using a craft stick, 
mix in a small amount of food coloring, adding more food coloring until desired 
shade of color is achieved. I used about 1/8 teaspoon of food color in an 8 oz. jar. 
Mix well, until the food coloring and Mod Podge are completely combined. 
Be careful not to mix so vigorously that you create air bubbles. Easy does it!  


2. Your mixture will be opaque while it is wet, but will dry transparent. 

3. Once mixture is completely combined, remove the craft stick and slowly roll 
the jar with your hands to distribute the mixture over the entire inside of the jar. 
Do not use your craft stick or a paintbrush to help spread the mixture. 
Allow gravity to do all the work. 

4. Once the inside of the jar is completely coated, pour out the excess mixture 
and wipe away any drips around the mouth of your jar. Turn the jar upside down 
and onto a paper plate or piece of waxed paper to allow any remaining mixture 
to drain from the jar. 


5. Once the excess is drained from the jar (I drained mine for about an hour), 
turn the jar right-side up and set aside to dry. Drying time varies depending 
on your room temperature. I worked next to a hot pellet stove, so my jars 
dried in about 4-6 hours. In normal  or damp conditions, it could take 24-48 
hours for your jar to completely dry. 

Finished jar made with teal coloring

 Didn't like your results? Simply soak the jar in warm water
to remove the color, wash the jar and try again! 

 Use jar as a candle holder by inserting a glass votive with a candle inside the jar 
(do not put candle directly inside the jar.)  Because the color is water-soluble, you 
can only use this as a vase if you insert a liner. 
*Not for storing food.


 
Finished jar made with violet and rose coloring 
(above and below)

The dark areas on the jar above were still drying.

Finished jar made with rose coloring 



Wait! Come back!
Be sure to check back soon for the second part of this post, 
where I'll show you how to decorate your jar with wire and beads!

What do you think?


Have a great week!
Laura
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