CRAFTY WAYS TO DECORATE JARS

Glass can be recycled reused for several pretty good purposes. This week we show you how you can decorate used jars to make pretty storage or a vase. Find out how in these fun and easy steps.

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PHOTO JAR:

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Empty Jar
• Craft Glue
• Acrylic Paint
• Glitter
• Paint Brush
• Paper shape
• Prestik/masking tape

How to make the photo jar:

1. Stick your paper cut out shape onto the jar using Prestik or masking tape.
2. Using your paint brush, paint the outside of your jar and around the shape.
3. Wait for the paint to completely dry.
4. To decorate the lid, add glue in your desired shape and sprinkle glitter over.
5. Place a photo inside the jar and put the lid back on.

Top tip: Add some shapes to the outside of the jar with glue and sprinkle glitter on it for an extra sparkly look.


FLOWER JAR:

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Empty Jar
Craft Glue
Food colouring

How to make the flower jar:

• Add craft glue to a small container.
• Drop in a few drops of food colouring.
• Mix it all together.
• Pour the mixture into your jar and swirl it around until the entire inside of the jar is covered.
• Slowly pour the excess mixture out and back into the same container.
• Set aside your jar for 10 min.
• Preheat the oven to 80° C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place your jar in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
• Remove the jar from the oven and let cool for 20 minutes.