This is a super easy DIY project!
All you need is:
- Mod Podge (matte or glossy)
- glass jars
- magazine/paper cut outs
- foam brush or paintbrush
- Optional:
- glitter
- hole puncher
- twine/string
- hot glue gun
If you haven’t read my longggg ordeal about how cool and recyclable glass is on my Terrarium Tutorial Time post, I’ll briefly mention it here. Basically, glass is infinitely recyclable and a great way to package foods because glass doesn’t interact with the food in the way of giving off harmful chemicals to your food. Glass recycling is a closed-loop system that doesn’t give off waste by-products. Another bonus!
So take your empty marinara and jam jars and let’s upcycle them!
First of all, here are the basic materials you’ll need to start this project:
Directions:
- Dip your brush into some Mod Podge. I decided to use glossy Mod Podge this time around so the cutouts looked more like a part of the glass.
- “Paint” a large portion of the glass with a thick layer of mod-podge.
- Place your cutouts on the wet Mod Podge and try to carefully smooth out bubbles with your fingers
- Paint over your cutouts with Mod Podge (don’t worry, it will turn out clear, I promise!)
- Let it dry! If you’d like, you could do another coat.
I made this one by hole-punching magazine cut outs. Loooove polka dots!
This is the other side of the goldfish jar. I love goldfish. The text aptly says “Lighten Up.” I used string to hide the screwtop-jar opening for this one.
I made these two a while ago. They’re a bit cheesy…
Tips:
- Mod Podge dries really quickly, so work fast! Don’t attempt to paint the entire thing, but work in parts.
- Stick your hand in the jar to hold it in place as you work.
- Let it dry in between coats
- Mod Podge is water resistant but not water proof. AKA, it can get wet, but don’t soak it! That’s why it’s important to really clean out your jar beforehand.
- Magazine paper is really thin, which can make the cutouts translucent in the light. If you’re not cool with this, back them with solid color paper.
Other Ideas:
- You can print out your favorite quotes and stick them on. Also, try layering your cutouts for a cool effect.
- You could use this to label your jars for organizing or decorations for a candle jar.
- You can Mod-Podge the lid too!
- If you don’t like the screw top of the open jar, try wrapping it in twine or rope with a glue.
Send me pictures of your projects! Have fun upcycling!
-D
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