How can I repurpose pickle jars?





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Janet Pizaro on Jan 04, 2017
https://www.pinterest.com/exp;lore/pickle-jar-crafts/Helpful Reply -
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Purplyrose on Jan 04, 2017
If the lid been off and the smell is gone. You can store bean, sugars, rice, dry pasta, things like that in them. Tell you fine another use for them.Helpful Reply -
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Lynn Canterbury Murray on Jan 05, 2017
I painted the lids with acrylic paint and stenciled sunflowers on them and I use them for 5lb bags of flour and sugar. I love them. I decorate a lot of jars like that to hold all types of pantry items like brown sugar,confectioners sugar. Anything that you wouldn't want moisture to get into. The possibilities are endless !Helpful Reply- See 1 previous
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Suzi on Jan 05, 2017
Make lamps out of them. Put memories in the jar such as pics or sea shells from a beach trip or even children's memories they have outgrown such as a small stuffed animal etc. get a lamp kit and a lamp shade and you are set. I have made several of these. They are great1 marked as helpful Reply -
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Dho4680574 on Jan 05, 2017
I painted the lids black with spray paint and then added metal black signs hanging with jute. Use white chalkboard markers to label your jars. I made one for flour, sugar, and cornmeal. I have had so many compliments on them. They really have that farmhouse look that is so popular.1 marked as helpful Reply -
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Joyce C. Johnson on Jan 05, 2017
I use them for to make sun tea.1 marked as helpful Reply -
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Diane on Jan 05, 2017
Drill a hole in the top and attach a drawer pull. Paint the lid. And bam you have a pertty container.Helpful Reply -
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Bill on Jan 05, 2017
Just a thought. My Grandfather used them in the basement to store nails, screws, washers, nuts, bolts and etc. He also attached the covers (with jars) to the floor joist in the basement to keep the work counter from being cluttered.Helpful Reply -
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Dorothy Wilson on Jan 05, 2017
Paint the lid a seasonal color and nail it jar side up onto a craft store wooden plaque. Take the jar itself to a glass cutter and have the bottom cut out and beveled to eliminate any sharp edges. Screw the jar back onto the lid and you have a naked candle holder to decorate with silk flowers, ribbons, foliage and one of those huge candles. Your imagination is unlimited for decorations and/or etching or whatever.Helpful Reply -
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Helen McGroarty on Jan 06, 2017
I made a Squirrel Feeder using one. If you're DIY Handy, here's a link that I used for instructions. http://www.birdsandblooms.com/backyard-projects/diy-garden-projects/diy-squirrel-feeder/Helpful Reply -
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Halyna McEvoy on Jan 06, 2017
I've used these for terrariums, also a biosphere project, even an aquarium for a Beta fish.Helpful Reply -
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Margaret Bingham on Jan 06, 2017
A Life-time ago, we used something like that for a "swear jar", then used the money for vacation.Helpful Reply -
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Pam Walker on Jan 06, 2017
LUMINARIES - Remove top & set aside. Print a pretty picture you can draw. Roll it up & let it expand inside the jar. Tape it down with tiny pieces of tape on the corners so that you can easily remove the pic when you're done. Get some GLASS PAINTS from Walmart or your craft store. Using the black outline, draw your picture on the outside of the jar. Let dry completely. Fill in with the colors & remove the picture from inside the jar. Let dry overnight. Place a battery operated tea light candle inside & watch it light up. Most of the time, you can see your picture on the walls. GOOD LUCK! :)Helpful Reply -
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None on Jan 06, 2017
Fill one with buttons, zippers, sewing supplies. Fill another with leftovers like homemade soup for storage in your fridge. Dog treats. Cat treats or food. Extra pens and envelopes or scratch paper for grocery lists. Think storage!Helpful Reply -
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Helen Guffey on Jan 06, 2017
I saved everything I ever found in my son's pockets when I was doing laundry. I mean everything. I put it all in a large jar and made a lamp and gave it to him as a wedding present. He loved it.Helpful Reply -
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Mary on Jan 06, 2017
I use them to store legumes, rice, popcorn etc. I save all my popcorn containers so I have built up uniform set of clear containers.1 marked as helpful Reply -
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Caitlin Bigelow on Jan 06, 2017
I used old jars to make these painted candles!1 marked as helpful Reply -
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Lynnette on Jan 06, 2017
They are BEAUTIFUL! What kind of paint did you use?Helpful Reply -
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UpLATEagain on Jan 06, 2017
I rent some of mine every year to some people who make homemade wine! I live in the country and found mice can chew thru plastic totes! Now my sewing supplies are sorted and stored where I can see them. Our flour, sugar, noodles, extra sauce and seasoning packets, cereals, everything in wide mouth jars on an open gallery shelf above the cabinets. Labels soaked off and replaced with cute chalkboard shapes, lids painted, a glass drawer pull knob added. Sometimes I use packing tape tp fix the labels /info to the INSIDE of the jar, so they don't get torn off. I would be happy to trade for them, and always need new lids, too.Helpful Reply -
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Jan R on Jan 07, 2017
Fill them with pot pourri, small pine cones & a white Christmas light string, leaving the plug end out the top. Cut a round piece of lace for the top, & tie a ribbon, or twine around it to hold it on. Makes an aromatic nitelight for a powder room, or just decorate a dim corner or shelf.Helpful Reply -
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Joanie on Jan 07, 2017
I would use them for Pickled egg jars. If you only have 3, not to worry, find something to fill them with. Set them on a shelf in your pantry and you will easily find what you are lookin' for. I love ALL shapes of jars. They need not be decorated. They are good storage. In the deep South, (I lived in Mississippi), roaches can be found.....they can't get through glass!! I had to keep some of my dry spices and etc. in the frig. One roach means more!!Helpful Reply -
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B.C. Smith-Ashmall on Jan 07, 2017
I use mine as small greenhouses. Just punch some holes in the top and cover or paint it. You can use them upright but I prefer them on their sides and I use CD holders my kids made (4 pieces of wood, squares at the ends and then 2 creating a "V" rail to rest the jar) to keep them from rolling. They are also wonderful seed starters. You only need to add water if you don't see any condensation.1 marked as helpful Reply -
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Whitley WoodWorks on Jan 07, 2017
Most of the strong jars I save I just drill a hole through the center of the lid and screw the lids to the underneath of one of my shelves in the workshop and put my screws and nails in the jars .. then attach back on the lid ....... I have been using old jars this way for many years ...Helpful Reply -
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Sophia,M.,McConnery on Jan 07, 2017
I make more pickles out of the brine in them!Pickle veg,eggs,and such!Helpful Reply -
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Mar12004966 on Jan 07, 2017
Either string the necks and use for outdoor citrinella candles, or fill with sweets or cookies for gifts, or make mini kits for first aid/sewing, or make and store spiced fruits, or as a rum toft.Helpful Reply -
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Mary Lou Morin on Jan 07, 2017
Make homemade sauerkraut. Fine slice a head of cabbage (with core cut out) and sprinkle in a bowl with 1 & 1/2 TBP of kosher salt. Put in clean 2 quart jar with lid on and place in garage (or other cool/no sun space) for 2 - 3 weeks. I also covered jar with plastic wrap then put on lid for first month. Check for sour smell after 3-4 weeks. If you need more liquid, add 1 cup with 1 TBP salt so that cabbage is under water. If you have difficulty keeping cabbage under water, use a freezer bag filled with 1 cup water and 1 TBP salt solution (in case it leaks). Place in refrigerator (I used my garage fridge for this) and leave for 3 - 4 months. I started mine in mid-August, placing on floor of garage for 3 weeks. Added bag of salt water to keep cabbage submerged, then refrigerated until January 1st. Tasted delicious for New Year's dinner. Better than store-bought!Helpful Reply- See 1 previous
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Bae6726774 on Jan 07, 2017
Mary Lou are we adding water to the cabbage in the jar????Helpful Reply -
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Sally Blue on Jan 07, 2017
My dad took one and made a wooden holder for it and nailed the holder to a tree. He put corn cobs in them for the squirrels and it was sooooo funny to watch them in that jar rolling around with the corncob. He put the neck of the jar close enough to the tree so they couldn't pull it out and carry it away. Hours and hours of entertainment!Helpful Reply -
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Marilyn on Jan 07, 2017
I use mine for dry foods like beans and dehydrated veggies.1 marked as helpful Reply -
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Ann on Jan 07, 2017
I use them for kitchen canisters on my counters and keep them filled from my larger stores of staples. Here they are in my old kitchen and my craft room. I use them in my craft room for lace, ribbons, buttons, you name it. I can always find a good use for a jar!Helpful Reply -
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Smb228 on Jan 07, 2017
Like you, I hold onto my large jars. I have some large ones that the original owner of my home left and we've benough n here 25 years.I use them to make homemade vanilla, cordials, vanilla sugar and for use as canisters. There are ways to use them with battery operated candles. I would search hometalk for large jar ideas and I'm sure you would find plenty of ideas.Helpful Reply -
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Chestef on Jan 07, 2017
Not to be alarmist, but having water set aside for emergencies to drink and cook with is best stored in glass. I use litre soda bottles, but reading the latest warnings makes me believe leaching of chemicals from the plastic could be detramental. If you have been at a home improvement store when a boil water alert is broadcast you will appreciate having a supply of water set aside. Don't forget the 30-50 gallons in your hot water heater when this happens. It would be uncontaminated for a time. Storage out of sunlight in glass jars is safest.1 marked as helpful Reply -
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Maggie on Jan 07, 2017
Make them Mercury Glass, they will be wonderful!Helpful Reply- See 1 previous
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Tracy d on Jan 07, 2017
I fill them with fun things and make lamps out of them. they have lamp kits at most diy store or craft storesHelpful Reply -
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Jeanette S on Jan 08, 2017
I use them to put the Christmas bows in for use next year. I love bows but always wound up having no where to keep them so they don't get crushed! These jars are perfect. Also, they are perfect for keeping various objects sorted...you can see what you have and don't have to dig for things. My daughters also saves me big plastic jars from work that they get treats in and I wash them up and take off the labels (and glue). I plan on sorting my Christmas objects this year and plan to keep only a few!Helpful Reply -
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Charlotte McGill on Jan 08, 2017
You can use them for storing your flour, cornmeal and sugar in. They make great canisters.Helpful Reply -
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Robin Jones on Jan 08, 2017
I use them for grease. When full pitch themHelpful Reply -
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PaulaV on Jan 08, 2017
I take the kids off and paint the exterior only a color that cordinates with what ever room I using them in then drill holes into the center of each lid. Then I purchase small wooden drawer pulls and paint them either the same as the kids or gold or silver. Allow all to dry thoroughly. Then a%ach the knobs to kids with glue or screws. you can also paint stripes around the jars in same color as lids. Then use for storage. They are pretty to look at and functional storage to.Helpful Reply -
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Ese8934807 on Jan 08, 2017
You can buy a water pump and rock pebbles to make a small fountain or use them as flower planters or a center piece of different fruits so many uses, I used mind for xmas fill up with xmas ball or candy for the holidays, good luck.Helpful Reply -
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Rita Hunt on Jan 08, 2017
Fill with reusable cleaning wipes (wash cloths in a cleaning solution). After using the cloths, wash them and put them back in the jar.Helpful Reply -
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Gina Valdez on Jan 08, 2017
Here in Arizona we use them to make sun tea. 4 to 6 teabags in a large jar with filtered water placed in the sun makes wonderful tea by supper time.Helpful Reply -
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Kj on Jan 08, 2017
If you'd like to use them "creatively" try turning them into candle holders, or votive holders. Mix white glue with a small amount of water (just enough for it to spread like paint). Choose colored tissue paper that works for you, and tear it into irregular small-ish pieces, cover the outside of the jar with glue (work in small sections) and press the tissue paper on. Brush over the tissue paper so that it has a decoupage effect, depending on the paper, sometimes the colors bleed, which I think is pretty. White glue is not wateroof (can't leave them out in the rain) but it is nonflammable. You can use a few battery votive candles , or even solar fairy string lights (amazon) inside would give a nice glow without being too bright.Helpful Reply- See 1 previous
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Wal13132785 on Jan 08, 2017
I use mine for either soups that I make in the winter to storing extra food in the freezer or like the other lady said pour used grease or juice from cooking, then just pitch in the trash.Helpful Reply -
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Kathy Bitzan on Jan 08, 2017
I buy loose tea in bulk and I use my jars to store them. I love having them for storing since I don't like to store in plastic. Spices anything really. If I don't save them I recycle them in the waste bin. I also juice and store it in freezer and jars work perfect for this.Helpful Reply -
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LDodd on Jan 09, 2017
I have two oversized straight sided vases I use (one each) for my toilet brush holder and bath brush scrubber under my sink. I'd probably toss the metal lids since they're likely to rust or ...you might consider painting the metal lids bright colors and using the jars for storage of items -- limiting the stored items to those unlikely to break the jars :For the kitchen/dining area: consider items such as pasta or tea bags or a selection of snacks; alternately lightweight tools such as smaller plastic measuring tools or funnels or corn cob holders or chip clips.For the laundry or storage closet or home office or craft corner: perhaps lightweight wood or plastic clothes pins or rubber bands or pencils or pens or crayons or buttons or sewing items such as nearly empty spools of thread w/o enough left for the machine or business cards or arts/craft items such as spare suction cups for the sun-catchers -- lots of potential.I save the large plastic wide mouth peanut butter jars with plastic lids and the larger and more square sided plastic party peanut jars with wide mouth for storage jars -- batteries and metal document clips used for holding picnic table cover and nuts and bolts and screws and nails of different sizes and -- even extension cords (one/jar) -- anything that fits in them -- to keep each kind of item both visible and stored separately and untangled from anything else and easily portable from cabinet or even basement to where needed.Helpful Reply- See 1 previous
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Zaida on Jan 09, 2017
Spray Paint the bottom half of the bottle and lid, rose gold in colour. Drill a hole on the top of the lid large enough to hold a light fitting (bulb), buy an amazing shade and create a mod lampshade.If you don't want to paint can create a more natural look, half fill with sea shells, small pebbles, pieces of drift wood, etcHelpful Reply -
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Melanie Sharp-Bosel on Jan 09, 2017
I loved pickle jars when I lived in a farm/ country Area I used them for food storage and critters cant get in lol. A few drops of vanilla on a paper towel stored with lid on tight gets rid of pickle scent. So I stired bulk cereal in them. Snacks like chips and crackers. I would use black chalk board paint to replace labels then you csn change up what is stored lined up on cabinet shelf or counter they look much nicer than a bunch of bags and boxes .Helpful Reply -
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Don on Jan 09, 2017
I've made "sea shell/sewing items" lamps with the help of a cheap glass drill (at bottom for electrical cord) and a light kit from local home store. Added a cheap shade and gave as gifts and were well received. Also, terrariums were good. Different size tie-wraps storage. Parts storage. Yep sun-tea too.Helpful Reply -
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Happy Powell on Jan 09, 2017
I use mine for dried beans,grains,dehydrated foods. Also paint,circles,flowers,etc on them but on the grits,had to write girls raised in the south.. then on the flour. I might put SR then paint a flower. I never toss out a usable jar.Helpful Reply -
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Jane Grice on Jan 09, 2017
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Joanie on Jan 09, 2017
We always have leftover paints and stains, etc. A big glass jar works!! You can see what shade you're lookin' for when redoing another project......Helpful Reply- See 3 previous
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Granny on Jan 09, 2017
Pickle jar lids often retain the pickle/vinegar odor so don't use for food storage or it will make your food smell & taste like pickles.Helpful Reply- See 3 previous
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April on Jan 09, 2017
I saw this Pinterest and so plan on making these!Helpful Reply -
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Lori on Jan 09, 2017
I've used dozens of these jars in my pantry....after getting rid of the pickle odor. Spray paint the lids, add a chalkboard label if you like. I've got rice, noodles, flour, nuts, chocolate chips, cookies, dried beans, etc. in them. I can see at a glance how much of anything I have and when I need to restock. Makes my pantry look nice too as everything is uniform and neat.In the past I even repurposed one into a small animal cage for isolating a sick mouse from the rest of my pets. Now it serves as a humane mouse trap.Helpful Reply -
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Russ Ford on Jan 09, 2017
i saved them, washed them out, took the lid and spray painted it red, stuck a 1.00 hardware store drawer pull on it, wrapped it in holiday tissue after filling it with individually wrapped candies. I set them in various places around the office. in another instance i saved a dozen jars of various sizes, cleaned them, stuffed them with candies of different types, painted the lids, put on a cheap glass or metal drawer pull, and had a drawing at different times during a day long meeting. There was much envy, bartering, begging and chatter each time we had a drawing for another jar. What was going to the recycle bin became someone's holiday treasure!1 marked as helpful Reply -
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Krista Michelle Greenawalt on Jan 09, 2017
Piggy banksHelpful Reply -
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Teresa Harrison Harrell on Jan 09, 2017
I washed mine, filled them with my husbands old marble selection, also washed and sorted by color. ( I filled by color, creating a pattern) Then I painted the top beige and glued a burlap flower on top. We use them as book ends in the den. My husband is happy because his beloved marbles are displayed. I am happy because the marble jars look great and the marbles are no longer part of his junk pile in the barn.Helpful Reply
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