Gold DIY Mason Jar Flower Vase
This mason jar vase centerpiece can be used for any occasion
These Gold Tipped Mason Jar Vases will give an elegant and lovely look to any indoor or outdoor celebration. Use these golden vases to hold flowers, utensils, or candy canes for Christmas time. These lovely Mason jar crafts make wonderful gifts for friends and family, and they're even better gifts when you fill them with lovely flowers or candies!
Everyone knows that Mason jar ideas are one of THE DIY crafts of this decade, but just because you are upcycling jars does not mean you have to skip having some class. Just a little bit of gold paint transforms these Mason jar crafts into something you might find at a millionaire’s picnic.
Estimated Cost$11-$20
Time to CompleteIn an evening
MaterialsGlass, Paint, Recycled Materials
Primary TechniquePainting
Materials List
- Aleene's® Max Tacky Adhesive™
- Tulip Soft® Fabric Paint in Gold (15808)
- Tulip Soft® Fabric Paint in Scarlet Pearl (17205)
- Canning jar(s)
- Candlestick(s) - one for each canning jar
- Disposable plate for paint palette
How to Make the Gold DIY Mason Jar Flower Vase
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Clean glass thoroughly and let dry.
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Apply a thin line of adhesive around the top of candlestick. Press jar into adhesive and let dry.
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Apply a thick coat of Scarlet Soft Fabric Paint over candlestick and halfway up the jar. Let dry.
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Apply two thick coats of Metallic Gold Soft Fabric Paint over Scarlet paint. Let dry completely.
The Low Down on Mason Jar Vases
Did you know this is not the first time mason jars were the trendy purchase of the moment? Foodies and crafters alike are wild about Mason jar vases and other crafts, but this is not the first time these glass containers flew off the shelves. Mason jars experienced another 15 minutes of fame back in the 1950s and 1960s. Much like today, DIY ideas and DIY crafts were experiencing a popularity with people wanting to save money by preserving food and getting back to their roots through canning and jams.
Still, mason jar crafts like mason jar vases are the it craft of the year and have been for several years now. From serving as rustic drink containers for sweet tea in southern homes to being transformed into DIY lighting ideas, mason jar crafts have made their way into every crafting world! In fact, in 2013 modern sales of mason jars surpassed every other year the trendy little jars were sitting on the shelves.
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