Oh my goodness, do I ever love this DIY project. It’s so easy, and the results are so gorgeous.
You take this…
And, with minimal effort, end up with this.
What you need:
Mason jars
Wax paper
Vitrea 160 Glass Paint in Turquoise
Paint thinner (this is optional; add some paint thinner if you’d like a sheerer blue than what’s pictured)
Something to apply paint: I used part of a Magic Eraser because that’s what I had laying around, but you could use anything from a lint-free cloth (ideal) to a paintbrush (may leave streaks) to a rag. I would use a combo of a lint-free cloth for the body of the jars, and then a small paintbrush for the lip.
What you do:
1. Make sure your Mason jars are clean and dry.
2. If using paint thinner, combine Vitrea 160 and thinner in a small container until you achieve the desired shade (it will look much darker in the container than it will once applied).
3. Apply the paint to the body of the jar from the top down, and then swipe around the lip of the jar and across the bottom (a paintbrush may come in handy for the areas that you have trouble getting to with your rag; you can see some bare spots on the tops of my jars where my Magic Eraser didn’t quite reach).
4. Set the jars upside-down on wax paper and let dry for 24 hours.
5. Bake in a 325F oven for 40 minutes.
If you’re using these for vases or storage containers (for makeup brushes, knickknacks and such), try adding a little bit of twine for a rustic look.
Click here to learn how to make DIY Mason Jar Hanging Lanterns.
More ways to use your jars as decor:
– Fill them with Christmas lights for a sparkly centerpiece
– Add a ribbon to the top (try bright green, white, or red)
– Fill them with flowers
– Add a little sand (or some tiny seashells) and a votive candle
Related: Mason Jar Wedding Decor Ideas
