There is nothing prettier than a vintage blue mason jar. Okay; maybe a vintage blush pink mason jar, but I was all out of that color. But purchasing those blue mason jars can make a hole in your pocket [this is why I only have one and I can't believe it was only $14!] when finding them at the antique shops. What if I told you that you can turn any regular ol' mason jar in to one of those pretty and popular vintage blue mason jars [or any other color you prefer!]?! Well, you can!
Supplies:
Mod Podge
Food coloring
Mason jar [or any other label-free, clear jar]
Paper cup or plate
Plastic spoon
Paint brush
Wax paper
Procedure:
-Preheat oven to 200 degrees
-Mix 2 tablespoons of water with 4 tablespoons mod podge
-Put in about 5 or 6 drops food coloring and mix
-Pour mixture in to jar [a little bit at a time] and paint the mixture up the sides of the jar all the way to the lip
-Place jar upside down on wax paper and place on a baking sheet
-Bake in oven for about 3-4 minutes
-Pull out jar and wipe up excess mixture from lip and smooth out any drip streaks on the inside of jar [I didn't do this on the first three jars and you can tell in the photos that they streaked]
-Place right side up on wax paper and place back in oven
-Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, or until transparent
Let cool then use!
For a fraction of the cost you can have the pretty vintage blue mason jars all around your house!
Cute idea Ashley!
ReplyDeleteThanks Christina! You should totally try it! You know what would be awesome? To paint the outside, seal it, then use it for a fun cookie-in-a-jar kit! XO
DeleteWhat a cool idea! Thanks for sharing! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Natalee! It was so easy and I absolutely love them! Xo
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