Air plants are pretty incredible to have around the house – and ultra-easy to care for. Learn how to make easy DIY air plant hangers to enjoy these unique plants anywhere…and everywhere!
Did you know that you can make air plant hangers from mason jars in no time at all? Air plants are an adorable addition to your decor but, unlike other plants, they don’t need dirt to stay alive!
So, what do you put them in? How should you display them in your home? Well, I have a great idea that you can make yourself that helps takes care of all these concerns and more.
Grab some mason jars and make these hangers for any room where you want to add some air plants!
Tip: Want to try succulents instead of air plants? Try this indoor succulent garden instead. If you love growing plants, check out The Best Indoor Plants for Allergies, Herb Garden Planter, and Beautiful Container Garden Ideas!
Supplies Needed To Make Air Plant Hangers
Here’s a complete list of all the supplies you will need to do this project! They’re common items with the addition of your air plants.
Video For Making An Air Plant In A Glass Jar
I made a quick video walking you through the process of making these air plant hangers. Follow along with the video or check out the written instructions (or printable recipe card!) below.
How To Make Air Plant Hangers In Mason Jars
Can’t watch the video or missed some of the steps? Follow along with these step-by-step instructions!
Step 1
Begin by adding some aquarium rocks to the bottom of your mason jars. Fill the bottom 1/4 of each jar with your rocks.
Step 2
Hot glue the end of some jute twine to one side of the threaded area at the top of the jar.
Step 3
Begin wrapping the twine around the jar 3-4 times.
Step 4
Once you’ve wrapped the twine a few times, secure the end with another drop of hot glue.
Step 5
Tie a knot to cover the drop of the hot glue.
Step 6
Then, move up about 3-4 inches and tie another triple knot.
Step 7
Thread on three wood beads.
Step 8
Tie another triple knot on the other side of the beads to hold them into place.
Step 9
Then, move down another 3-4 inches and tie a final knot. Use some hot glue to secure this knot into place on the opposite side of the jar. You’re going to use this piece of twine to hang your mason jar, so make sure each end is glued to opposite sides of the jar.
Step 10
Continue wrapping more twine around the threads until the knots are covered.
Step 11
Secure the final end of the twine with some additional hot glue.
Step 12
Simply place your air plant into the jar and hang it anywhere in the house where you want to see it!
Don’t you just love how these air plant hangers look? Hang them on any wall to display your air plants in perfect, beautiful rustic style.
Just look at those adorable air plants inside the jar. I know you’ll love this rustic, gorgeous addition to your home. They look amazing anywhere you hang them!
Tip: If you want to add a little variety to this project, try using different rocks inside the jar. You can find them in a variety of colors and they’ll add a fun splash of color. The same goes for the wood beads. You can find them in different colors too!
Love These Air Plant Hangers? Here Are More Mason Jar Crafts You’ll Love
If you love these mason jar air plant hangers, you’re going to absolutely love these other mason jar craft ideas.
- How to Make a Mason Jar Soap Dispenser
- Fairy Nightlight in a Mason Jar
- Mason Jar Gift Ideas with a Fairy Garden Top
- Mason Jar Tissue Holder with Your Cricut
- Fairy Lantern in a Mason Jar
Note: You can also print the instructions for these jar plant hangers using the handy instruction card below.
Equipment
- hot glue and glue gun
Supplies
- Pint mason jars
- Air plants
- Small rocks
- Twine
- Wood beads
- Scissors
Instructions
- Start by adding the aquarium rocks to the bottom of your jars. Fill each jar about 1/4 of the way full.
- Secure the end of some jute twine with hot glue to one side of the threaded area of the jar.
- Then wrap the twine around the jar a few times.
- Secure with another drop of hot glue on the side.
- Tie a knot that will rest over the top of the drop of hot glue.
- Then come up 3 to 4 inches and tie a triple knot.
- Thread on three wood beads.
- Tie another triple knot on the other side of the beads to hold them into place.
- Then go down 3 -4 inches and tie a knot. Secure this knot into place on the opposite side of the jar with hot glue.
- Continue wrapping more twine around the threads until the knots are covered.
- Secure the final end with some additional hot glue.
- Add your air plant into the jar and hang anywhere you like!
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