How to Paint Glass Jars
In this fast-paced, digital world, people are looking for ways to add personal touches to their homes. If you’re looking for one simple way to do that, we think you should check out these amazing glass jar DIYs. Whether it’s with paint or scrapbooking materials, a glass jar can be turned into a vase, candle holder, or anything else that comes to mind. For example… There is no end to the things you can do with a glass jar. You can paint them in various colors and store different condiments in them instead of using those plastic bottles. They also make great vases for flowers and other plants. In this blog post we will teach you how to paint jars so they look amazing!
What You’ll Need
First and foremost, you’ll need glass jars. While you can use any type of jar, we recommend using jars with a wide mouth for ease of decorating. You can also use recycled jars — especially if you like the weathered look that comes from using vintage items. In addition to jars, you’ll need paints and paintbrushes. If you’re going for a specific look, you may also want to purchase stencils, stamps, and other decorative items. You’ll also need a way to protect your work surface while you’re painting. Since glass will break as soon as it comes into contact with wood, you’ll want to cover your surface with newspaper or an old tarp. If you’re planning on painting a large number of jars, you’ll also want to be sure to have plenty of water on hand to keep your brushes clean.
How to Paint Glass Jars
If you’re going to paint jars, you’re going to need jars to paint first! Before you decide what color or design you’d like to paint on your jar, you’ll first need to decide what type of paint you’d like to use. There are lots of different paint types and finishes, so before you run out to the store, make sure you have an idea of what kind of look you’re trying to achieve. Once you have the paint, it’s time to start painting. We recommend using a foam brush for best results. While you can still use a brush if you don’t have access to a foam brush, it will almost certainly leave bristles behind on your jar, which no one wants. Be sure to cover your work surface with newspaper or an old tarp to protect it from spills. If you’re painting a large number of jars, you’ll also want to be sure to have plenty of water on hand to keep your brushes clean.
Create a Stamped Design
You can create a stamped design on your jar by first deciding what design you’d like to use. You can use a single word, a short phrase, or an image. Once you’ve decided what you want to stamp, you can start preparing your jar. To create a design with a stamp, you’ll need some paint and a stamp. If you’d like to make the jar look weathered, don’t clean the jar off before you start stamping. To create a design, you’ll want to stamp the design onto the jar at least three times, covering the same area each time. Once you’ve stamped your design, you can finish the jar however you’d like. We recommend leaving the jar as is, but if you want to paint over it, we’d advise using a paintbrush instead of a stamp to create an even finish.
Turn the Jar into a Vase
One of the easiest ways to turn your jar into something beautiful is to turn it into a vase. The easiest way to do this is to simply clean your jar and then fill it with flowers. If you’d like to get a little fancy, though, you can turn your jar into a vase using a few different materials. To turn your jar into a vase, you’ll need plastic flowers or flowers that won’t wilt easily inside water, floral tape, and scissors. We recommend using a sharp pair of scissors so you don’t accidentally cut the tape while you’re trying to cut it. Start by placing the flowers inside the jar and then wrap the floral tape around the mouth of the jar until it’s fully covered. Be sure to wrap the tape tightly so the flowers don’t fall out.
Create a Shimmering Effect
To create a shimmering effect on your jar, try spraying it with glitter paint. We recommend using glitter paint that’s designed for glass. This will help ensure your jar doesn’t become clogged. You can also use metallic paint to create a shimmering effect. If you’d rather not use paint, you can also wrap the decorative paper around the jar and then dip the paper in glitter. Once you’ve finished decorating the jar, you can use it for a wide range of things. If you’d like to create a shimmering effect on the inside of the jar, try soaking paper in glitter and then crumpling it up and dropping it into the jar.
Add a Candle Holder
If you’d like to turn your jar into a candle holder, you can do so easily with a few supplies. You’ll first want to clean your honey glass jar — or, if you’re using a recycled jar, thoroughly clean it. Next, you’ll want to cover the inside of the jar with Mod Podge and then add sandpaper. If you’d like to protect your work, you can cover the sandpaper with a piece of cloth. Once the sandpaper is inside the jar, you can add decorations, like ribbon, to the outside of the jar. If you’d like, you can also add a ribbon to the inside of the jar. This not only looks nice but also helps you remove the sandpaper when it’s time to clean out the jar.
Turn it into a Bowl
If you’d like to turn your jar into a bowl, you can do so easily with Mod Podge. First, you’ll need to thoroughly clean your jar. Next, you can use Mod Podge to glue decorative paper to the jar. If you’d like a glossy finish, use gloss paper, but if you’d like a matte finish, use matte paper. You can also use strips of fabric to make a bowl. Simply wrap the fabric around the jar and secure it with a couple of staples. You can also glue wooden skewers to the inside of the jar. Once they’re in place, you can glue paper or fabric strips to the bowl. Or, if you’d like a glossy finish, you can use Mod Podge to glue the paper or fabric to the jar.
Conclusion
The best thing about glass jars is that they are very versatile. You can use them for decoration and storage. They are also very easy to paint and can be painted in many different ways. All you need to do is choose a color or design that best suits the occasion. So what are you waiting for? Grab a glass jar, and some paint, and get to work!
