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Glass jars are a simple yet elegant way to bring design and functionality into your home and beyond. They’re a cheap way to increase storage in your home, add glitz to a special occasion, or build something unique and wonderful. They’re also adaptable so that you may use them in any room of your house!
Glass jars: What can you do with them?
Let’s look at 8 unique ideas to use a glass jar around the house for creative gift-giving and improved management.
For the household:
1. Kitchen storage with a decorative twist
Glass jars can be used for various purposes in the kitchen. Glass jars are ideal for storing pantry items such as pasta, spices, baking materials, and even cereal. Not only will you have easy access to these products, but you will also be able to quickly organize and decorate your pantry and cabinet interiors.
2. Bathroom storage with a twist
Bathroom counters are frequently cluttered with a variety of items that you use regularly. Use glass jars of various sizes to store items such as cotton balls and swabs, toothbrushes, hair accessories, beauty tools, and jewelry to create a practical and attractive storage system.
3. Organization in the office
Many small items take up room in office environments. Glass jars can help you organize and declutter your workspace. Pens, markers, paper clips, notepads, and rubber bands can all be stored in glass jars of various sizes.
4. Vase with decorative flowers/buds
Create a gorgeous flower vase or bud jar by decorating a glass jar with glass paint or crafts materials to fit your decor. Assemble glass jars of various sizes to create a one-of-a-kind showpiece.
For individuals who are crafty
5. Staples manufactured by hand
A crafter’s best buddy is glass jars. A growing number of entrepreneurs are using glass jars to create and package their unique items. Candles made with soy or beeswax can be made in small jars. Handmade soaps, lotions, and other bath items can also be stored in jars.
6. Picture frame with a difference
A glass jar, your favorite images, and decorations that reflect your personality and style can be used to make a one-of-a-kind picture frame. Another fantastic present option for the holidays and other important occasions.
7. Oil lamp made by hand
A stunning glass jar oil light can keep bugs off your doorstep. It just takes a few minutes to put together a lamp – all you need is some oil and a rope wick in a glass jar. Citronella oil is efficient at repelling pests, and the handcrafted oil lamps look lovely on the table while keeping mosquitoes and other insects at bay.
8. Paint your glass jars
When you want to paint your glass jar it’s best to do so outside when there’s little to no wind. In recent years, Mason jars glasses and several other glass bottles and jars have become very popular for DIY projects. Many creatives use mason jars as unusual table centerpieces, string light holders, and a variety of other inventive products because of their versatility.
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How to paint your glass jars at home?
There are loads of glass objects simply calling for some painted art, from thrift store vases to jars destined to the recycling bin. It might be as easy as a fresh coat of paint or as exciting as designing bright patterns. Although painting on glass is simple, it does necessitate some special preparations and materials.
What you’ll require:
- Tools / Equipment
- Paint for glass jars
- Disposable Gloves (Cardboard, Paper, or Dropcloth)
- Materials for Masking Tape
- Glassware
- Glass-Friendly Isopropyl Alcohol Paint
- Brushes for painting (natural bristles are best)
Procedure:
1. Make the glasses:
Wash the glass with warm soapy water before you begin painting. If you’re using recycled jars, make sure the labels are free of dirt.
Isopropyl alcohol should be used to clean the entire glass surface. You can use a paper towel or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to do this. Allow the alcohol to dry completely.
2. Acrylic paint is a type of paint that is used:
Many creative paints aren’t meant to work on glass, and you’ll need to coat the surface with a glass primer before using them. However, if the paint is designated as”all-surface paint,” there’s a strong probability it can be used to paint on glass. Before beginning any project, make sure to read the label.
You’ll probably need to combine the paint with an acrylic medium to thin it out enough to circulate inside the jar (not water). For this project, we utilized gesso to make the metallic paint more opaque.
After thoroughly mixing the paint and medium, carefully pour a tiny amount into the jar’s bottom, careful not to get it on the edges or top.
Spin the paint around so that it covers as much of the sides as possible. If necessary, you can apply extra paint, but not so much that the paint pools at the bottom. As the paint dries, roll the jar around to keep the paint from settling in one location.
3. Paint for glass:
Glass paint that has been specially prepared is usually opaque, and it may even come with outlining paint to allow you to create colored designs.
Simple brush strokes are a lovely way to paint a jar without requiring a lot of artistic ability.
Paint upward dabs or strokes in one color and then set them aside to dry. Add a second layer of strokes in a complementary hue to the first. You can also use multiple coats of paint to produce different hues.
4. Acrylic enamel paint:
Enamel acrylic paint is another product that doesn’t require any additional preparation and produces a beautiful finish that can be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher. Best of all, enamel acrylic in spray form is easy to come by for quick full coverage. Apply several light coats of paint to the jars outside. Make a floral arrangement with your painted jars, use them as candle holders, or put your pens and pencils in them. These techniques can also be used to add color to other glass items in your home.
