Looking to add a bit of vintage flare to your house? This tutorial for painting glass jars is super easy and yields amazing results! With the classic frosted glass look, these jars are perfect for your farm house-styled home. Made in just a few simple steps, this is one of the best ideas for painting jars!
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Painting Glass Jars
If you like the look of the old-fashioned mason jars that are in shades of blue, then you’ve come to the right place. Painting glass jars to look vintage has never been easier! These jars are so easy to customize and perfect if you’re looking to have a vintage aesthetic in your home.
Supplies Needed
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- Mason jars in various sizes (I used the smooth sided version)
- Marbling medium
- Frosted glass paint in sapphire, turquoise, and Aegean sea
- Craft sticks
- Disposable cups
- Cardboard
- Black and white or color photos
Note: Add some extra decor to the jars by adding jewelry or fabric to them.
How to Paint Glass Jars
You’ll love how easy it is to paint these mason jars! With just a handful of steps, you’ll love a vintage look in no time. For more detailed steps, scroll down to the card below.
Step 1
First, mix the marbling medium with the paint. Stir each color well.
Step 2
Next, turn the mason jar upside down on another plastic cup. Drip the paint down the jars. Make sure to cover each jar.
Step 3
Allow the jar to dry overnight. Remove the jar from the up and clean the dried paint.
Step 4
Finally, add your photos to the jars and display them around your home. Enjoy!
How to Use These Mason Jars
You can use these mason jars are decor items around your home. If you’re wanting to add a purpose to these jars, then you can add candles, wood beads, flowers, jewelry, rocks, and so much more.
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Want to print the instructions for painting these mason jars? You can use the card below!
Supplies
- Mason jars in various sizes I used smooth sided jars
- Marbling medium
- Frosted glass paint sapphire, turquoise, and Aegean Sea craft
- Craft sticks
- Disposable cups
- Cardboard
- Black and white or colored photos
Instructions
- Mix the marbling medium with the paint in disposable cups. Mix 2 parts marbling medium to 1 part paint. This is NOT what the instructions on the bottle say to do but I find this works better for this project.
- Stir each color well.Turn the mason jar upside down on another plastic cup. Set on cardboard or some other disposable surface as this project is super messy. Use your craft stick to drip the paint down the jars.
- There is no method to this part of the project. You just want to get a wide variety of the colors on each jar and have complete coverage. You can pick the jar up or leave it upside down.
- Whatever works best for you! You can also use your stir stick to push the paint around to cover any gaps.Once completely covered, turn the jar upside down and allow to dry overnight.
- Then remove from the cup and clean up the dried paint from the top edge if needed. Painting glass jars to give them a vintage look has never been easier! Just add in your pictures and display around your home.
