Pickle Jars Made Beautiful
$0.00
4 Hours
Easy
Never throw away an empty jar again! I had a few empty jars laying around so I decided to do something crafty with them. In this article, I will show you how to turn pickle jars into works of art.
What you will need:
Empty jars
Craft Paint (I used Chalk Paint)
Napkin (I have several sources for napkins)
Decoupage Glue (I used Mod Podge Matte)
Sponge Brushes
Rubbing Alcohol
Clean rag or paper towel
Matte Varnish
Process:
Paint the jars with chalk paint
Allow to dry thoroughly (approx. 30 min)
Begin applying the decoupage glue from the center of the napkin moving toward the edges (apply enough to secure the pic without saturating)
Allow to dry thoroughly
Apply a thin coat of decoupage glue
Allow to dry thoroughly (around 30 minutes)
Once dry, apply a second coat of decoupage glue
Allow to dry thoroughly
Apply a thin coat of matte varnish
Allow to dry thoroughly (may take up to 3 hours)
Apply a second coat of matte varnish
I like to add little additions like jute, colored jute, ribbon, other craft jewelry to enhance the project
This is a very creative and inexpensive project. If you are a crafter, I am willing to bet you have everything in your project stash. If you do need to purchase the paint, decoupage glue and/or varnish, be sure to go online to print a coupon. The major craft stores usually have an online coupon and they really do help.
These little beauties would make great gifts for teachers, can be used in bathrooms, in the kitchen to hold utensils, on makeup tables or just as decoration. There are so many uses for these jars. If you keep and paint the tops, you can fill them with goodies and give as gifts. think of these jars filled with jelly beans for Easter or to the diva in your life filled with makeup.
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So pretty!
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Thank you Brenda.
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I LOVE this! I’ve seen a lot of painted jar projects—which I love because they’re both pretty and practical—but you just took this idea to a whole new level!
wheels are turning now ... so inspiring! Thank you. 😘
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Thank you so much. That is so sweet of you.
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Frequently asked questions
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So you used a napkin for your picture, do you think the same process would work with paper? Thank you.