How to Decorate Recycled Glass Jars

Cost

Skill Level

Start to Finish

<½ Day

Tools

scissors
painter's tarp/or large cardboard
pruning shears
hot glue gun and glue sticks
painter's tape

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Materials

glass jars (peanut butter, jams, salsa, etc.)
frosted spray paint
clear glass marbles
flowers
pine boughs and red berries
ribbons

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Decorated Frosted Glass Jars Embellished With Ribbons and Fresh Greens on Window Sill

We turned plain glass jars into wonderful hostess gifts. Frosted paint was used to create a design on the jars, then the jars were embellished with ribbons and fresh greens.

Photo by: Susan Teare

Susan Teare

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Introduction

We turned plain glass jars into wonderful hostess gifts. Frosted paint was used to create a design on the jars, then the jars were embellished with ribbons and fresh greens.

Step 1

Use painter's tape to create patterns, like stripes, squares or letters, on the glass jars.

Creating Patterns on Recycled Glass Jars With Painter's Tape

Use painter's tape to create patterns, like stripes, squares or letters, on the glass jars.

Glass Jars With Blue Painter's Tape Patterns Applied

Use painter's tape to create patterns, like stripes, squares or letters, on the glass jars.

Create Designs

Use painter's tape to create patterns, like stripes, squares or letters, on the glass jars.

Step 2

Recycled Glass Jars Decorated With Frosted Paint

In a well-ventilated area, spray jars with the frosted spray paint and let dry. Apply a second coat of paint. Remove painter's tape once the paint has dried.

Paint the Jars

In a well-ventilated area, spray jars with the frosted spray paint and let dry. Apply a second coat of paint. Remove painter's tape once the paint has dried.