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Learn how to tint mason jars in this easy DIY painting glass jars tutorial! These pretty jars are the perfect DIY crafts to gift or keep!
Ever seen those pretty, colorful rustic-looking mason jars and immediately wanted one? Me, too!
I wanted some for a long while, even before this craft, to show off wildflowers or serve as cute organizers. Hey, my paper clips needed a space to hang out!
How to Tint Glass Mason Jars with Painting for Kids
As a colorful Mother’s Day gift for Grandma, the boys and I made some tinted mason jars. Tinting glass jars is actually incredibly easy for the kids to do through painting!
I first did this craft at my brother and sister-in-law’s wedding. We had so much fun doing this as a girls’ day activity for wedding prep, that I immediately started thinking of ways to turn this into a craft for kids!
This is one of our 10 non-flower crafts for mom for Mother’s Day. It’s so simple that it’s quickly become a favorite!
What You Need to Tint Your Glass Mason Jar With Paintings:
- Mason jars or other glass jars, bottles or vases
- food coloring (we used McCormick Neon Food Coloring for these)
- Mod Podge or school glue
- a tray or sheet pan
- small dishes to mix the glue in
- paintbrushes
- oven
I love when I have everything in my supply cupboard already!
Mod Podge would be the only thing I don’t have in stock all the time. This time, I did happen to have some on my shelves.
But, like I mentioned, school glue works too for this, just add a bit of water to it.
Easily Tint Glass Mason Jars by Painting for Cute Gifts & Vases
First, the boys mixed their own colored glue for painting the glass jars.
I dumped some Mod Podge glue into glass dishes. Then they added food coloring of their choice and stirred it up.
They got right to painting the glass jars. Paint either the inside or the outside for this craft, it doesn’t matter.
Henry painted the inside of his first jar.
We poured a little of the colored glue into the glass jars and swirled it around to cover the entire inside and then let it drip out.
Your child can also reach inside with a paintbrush to swipe on the color. Just be sure to get all the nooks and crannies!
George painted the outside of his. To help contain the mess and prevent drips, I stuck a metal tray under the glass.
He turned the glass jar upside down to paint the bottom of it.
George wanted to use all three colors of glue on his jar, which is just fine.
I just made sure to tell him to keep them separate on the jar or all three colors together would probably make brown. He was very careful to paint the colors next to each other and not mix them all together.
This was excellent fine motor practice!
Get Creative & Mix Up Your Painting Techniques
I encouraged them both to get creative and paint their glass jars with multiple colors to see them marble together.
On their second jars, they each tried painting their jar the other way. George painted the inside of this one, and Henry painted the outside of his glass jar.
How to Finish Your DIY Paint Tinted Glass Jars
I think the tinted glass mason jars look the same, whether they were painted on the inside or out. However, you can feel the glue mixture on the ones that were painted on the outside.
If you prefer a smooth finish, go with painting the inside.
I was hesitant to have the kids do it that way, I thought it would be hard for them to reach in with the paintbrushes. But neither of them had problems.
One thing that helped the boys paint all the nooks and crannies inside was that we used wide mouth glass jars. They were able to stick their hands further into the opening and had more control over paint placement.
It’s always nice to see them being creative side by side.
They were even getting along. For the most part.
They had a little argument over the blue paintbrushes because somehow there ended up being three of them and George thought there should only be one.
Learning how to tint glass mason jars with painting was super easy!
Final Step for Paint Tinted Glass Mason Jars
Let Them Drip
After the mason jars are painted, they have to drip. It’s most important for the ones that were painted on the inside. So we tipped them over to drip for awhile.
We flipped them over onto sheets of aluminum foil. This made it easier to clean up later.
The one good thing about the kids painting the inside of the glass jars is that I could write on the bottom of them with permanent marker the date and their initial so I knew whose was whose.
We really should have let them drip for a good hour or so, but we were in a rush and it was only a few minutes.
Hey, we were going to go roast hot dogs and s’mores on an open fire!
Bake at Lowest Temperature
Then I popped them in the oven at the lowest temperature I could, 175°F, for about 10 minutes.
The painted glass jars were still upside down.
Then I turned them over and baked them for another 20-30 minutes or so.
Make sure you use oven mitts to flip the jars!
I took them out and we went to roast our hot dogs while they cooled off.
They turned out so pretty with marbled coloring.
I can see a few thick spots in the paint. Maybe if I let them drip for a while longer before putting them in the oven, it would be a more even coating.
They still look pretty awesome though!
I know that these are DIY vases that Grandma will treasure for years.
I can just picture them filled with pretty flowers or stuffed with yummy candies. What would you put into your tinted mason jars?
What are your favorite DIY crafts to gift? We’d love to check out your creativity!
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Christina says
I love this idea and want to do it with the kiddos in my daycare class as their parent gifts for Christmas but when I did a test run mine turned out mat instead of tented. I used modge podge, and liquid food coloring and tried thin and thick coats but I couldn’t get it to tint. Do you have and tips?
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Christina! These would make great parent gifts! Maybe try making the mod podge and the food coloring mixture a little thinner? Also, making sure that the oven temperature is set at low and they are high in the oven. Other readers have said that you can soak the jars and it comes off so you can try again without having to buy more jars. Good luck!
Remitly says
Good article and service, thanks.
laura says
Can I do this even with glass vases or are those not stable enough to bake?
Jamie Reimer says
I don’t believe it should be an issue. If it’s glass, it’s glass!
Anora Davis says
This way of making tinted jars is really creative
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Melinda Wolfe says
I am nervous about baking??!
I googled and it says you should never bake mason jars, they are not meant to be in the oven.
Are we sure this is ok??????
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Melinda! I totally get that! Jamie did bake them – make sure your oven is set for the lowest temperature. If baking them makes you nervous, you could absolutely skip that part!
Julia says
Have you used them as vases? I would prefer to paint the inside so the outside isn’t sticky, but will it wash off if you have them filled with water? Thank you for the great project!
Julia says
Sorry I see this question has already been answered.
Anna says
What kind of mod podge did you use. They’re different kinds.
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Anna! Great question – Jamie just used the regular Mod Podge. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001IKES5O/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B001IKES5O&linkCode=as2&tag=thereimhous-20
Wendy says
Pretty jars after they were done
Lindsay Harris says
This looks like an awesome craft! Does it have to be Mason jars, or could I use recycled jars? Like peanut butter jars from grocery store?
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Lindsay! As long as the recycled jars are glass (and not plastic), it should work!
Bonnie says
I love these ideas for mason/regular jar. Keep ideas coming!
Cheryl Bellefeuille says
Could these be used as candle holders for a small pillar or a tea light?
Tabitha Lightfoot says
I’m not sure. Since they hold up in the oven to cure the glue, they may stand up to the heat of a candle. But I don’t know for sure. Make a couple so you have a spare just in case!
Elicia says
Did you put them in the oven on a baking sheet or straight onto the rack?
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Elicia! You can leave them on the baking sheet in the oven!
Ann says
We’re going to color our Mason jars tomorrow, looks like fun and something easy to do. Thanks for the inspiration! But I do have one criticism. Your website is very difficult to use because of all the constant ads!
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Kelli Maeda says
Do you think this project would work with clear glue we bought for making slime? contains PVA
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Kelli! I think clear glue would work fine! Let us know how it turns out!
Crissie Wheeler says
Are they waterproof
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Crissie! Great question! If you paint the inside, the water will ruin the paint but if you paint the outside of the jar, you should have no problem with the water. Enjoy!
Erin says
Are you able to put water in them for flowers if painted on the inside?
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Erin! Great question! If you paint the inside, the water will ruin the paint but if you paint the outside of the jar, you should have no problem with the water. Enjoy!
Heather says
Hello! Did you use glossy mod podge? There’s glossy, matte and satin options. Thanks!
Glenda says
Can you put water and flowers in the jars after they cool from the oven?
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Glenda! If you paint the outside of the jar, you should have no problem with the water. If you paint the inside, the water will ruin the paint. Enjoy!
Marge says
Amazing what you can come up with to teach your kids and it be fun and not cost a fortune.
Cindy says
These came out beautiful! Love how vibrant these came out. How much mod podge and food coloring did you use?
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Cindy! It doesn’t take very much mod podge to cover the jars. The amount of food coloring you add is going to depend on how dark you want the color to be!
Kelly Thomas says
Hi I am wanting to do this as a Christmas gift for the grandmas. I want the colors to be gold silver and white.
Would it work to use this metallic paint? Or will The normal yellow food coloring come out gold?
Thanks
Kelly
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Kelly! We haven’t used cake paint with them so I’m not sure if it would work – if you try it, let us know! The yellow food coloring might look gold!
Christina Wernimont says
I would have like mine little thick paint look. Would it be ok to come bavk to them another day and repeat process?
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Christina! We haven’t tried that, but I would think it would work! If you try it, let us know how it goes!
ANNMARIE HERNANDEZ TELLO says
How do I do it when I wanted to add a silhouette on mason jar and also some glitter do I put it on outside or inside the silhouette and what kind of pain t
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Annmarie! The paint that was used was a mixture of Mod Podge and food coloring. You could add glitter to the paint! You could add a silhouette on either the inside out outside – it just depends on what you would like!
Maria says
I done one supose to be green food color but it looked blue which was fine but after i baked it , it looks black what did i do wrong and what can i do. Please help
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Maria! Make sure they are set high up in the oven. You could also try not baking them – several readers commented that this worked well for them. Also, other readers commented that the jars can be soaked and the Modge Podge will wash off so you can reuse the jars. Good luck!
Jill says
We’re going to make these with our Sunday school classes tomorrow. Then we will label them as 2019 Blessings and answered prayers. Each week they will write one memory, blessing, event. In December we will look through our jars to remember how God blessed us throughout the year. Thank you for the beautiful craft!
Doralyn says
I don’t know how you got yours to look all iridescent and beautifully marbled. Ours look streaky. You can see the brushstrokes. And I followed your tutorial to a T. Very disappointed. No idea what went wrong.
Tabitha Lightfoot says
I’m not sure, maybe too much brushing? Maybe too thin of a coating? A few readers have commented that if you soak the jars, the color will wash off and you can try them again. Hopefully it works out next time! Good luck!
Jackie says
I was just curious as to how they came out looking so shiny and almost like a metallic type finish? They are super pretty!!
Tabitha Lightfoot says
Hi Jackie! I believe the metallic effect is just from baking them, but I’m not sure specifically what causes it. Glad you like them!
Casandra says
Does baking them allow you to put water in them? I feel like water would be a bad thing.
Amy says
How many of these jars have you done? I let the jars sit for a few minutes before putting in the oven and the glue just melted down the sides.
T. Zalud says
Hi, we tried making the Mason jars. The paint almost completely dripped out while upside down, before baking them. There is basically no color on left on the glass.
Rachel says
I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you! Different brand paints can have really different consistencies, so maybe yours was on the thinner side. I always tell my kids we were being scientists if an activity doesn’t work out!
Alescia Hardy says
wow this is awesome
Peggy says
I am making vintage glassware flowers. I want to use colored glass and it is pretty scarce where I live. Wondering if this method might work. Also wondering about using either acrylic or enamel paint instead of food coloring. Thoughts?? LOVE ❤️ how the jars look.
Rachel says
I haven’t tried it that way, so I’m not sure how it would turn out. Let us know if you try it!
Donna Allen says
Can you use these for liquid soap dispensers?
Rachel says
You would have to paint the outside of the jars, and I’m not sure how the paint even when baked would hold up to the drips a soap dispenser gets on it. If it does work, let us know!
Sandra says
They look beautiful! Do you think you can use them as drinking glasses? Would it be safe? I’m looking for an easy way to paint approx. 70 jars to use at a wedding for drinking glasses.
Rachel says
As long as you paint the outside of the jars and don’t paint the rim where your mouth will go, it might work. I haven’t tried using this method that way, so I’m not sure how the paint will hold up to hands, refills, spills, etc.
Karen says
Can you use water in them for flowers
Rachel says
If you paint the outside of the jar, you should have no problem with the water. If you paint the inside, the water will obviously ruin the paint. Enjoy!
Helen says
Hi, just put smaller jar or, better yet, cut a smaller plastic bottle to right height to fit inside for holding flowers and water.
Rose says
Can you use acrylic paint instead of food coloring. Do it all the same except the paint.
Rachel says
I’m honestly not sure. I would think it would change the appearance of the jars. I also don’t know how the paint would hold up to baking. Since you’re painting on glass jars, though, if it doesn’t work, you can always wash the jar and start over! Let us know if you try it!
Karen McClure says
I made some of the jars , my question is does the neon food coloring make it have the marble effect. I ended up making lanterns for the outside and put bug oil .We really like the way they turned. Thank you
Rachel says
The marbled look is just from how the kids painted them. I believe the metallic effect is just from baking them, but I’m not sure specifically what causes it. Glad you like them!
Laureliete says
I bought jars of colored scent beads that I got at the dollar store. Red and also yellow. Two jars will have single color and one jar will have both. Whether layered or mixed, I haven’t decided yet.
Pam Rogers says
This looks really easy and just the look I am looking for for my glass candle holders…will this work for them and not burn off fumes from the candle?
Jan says
Wonderful project! will the colors stay… when painted inside, and filled with water & flowers?
The colors are beautiful!
Rachel says
If painted on the inside, they cannot be filled with water. Paint the outside if you want to put water in them. Have fun!
Sandy Walker says
Hi Jamie,
I wish Mothers my age had known about wonderful things like this when my daughter was small. She’s 40 now. But I do have one question if you don’t mind please ma’am. When you bake the jars, does it put out an odor of any kind? I have COPD and can’t be around odors. Thank You so very much for what you do. Giving Mom’s new ideas to help them stay busy with their children is so wonderful. Thank You also if you’re able to answer my question. If not, I’ll understand because I know you’re a very busy Mom.
Rachel says
Some other readers have mentioned an odor when baking the jars. It will depend on exactly what you mix with the paint. Enjoy!
Rae says
Fill them with mini lrlights or flameless candles.
Pam Rogers says
Thank you for your reply! And Thank you for sharing this wonderful craft. GB…Pam
Lana says
Thank You for sharing. I have 6 grandchildren and this is something all 6 can do when they come to visit Grandma..
Charlene says
I used the neon food color and Mod Podge, and painted the outside of the jars as I want to use them as flower vases. I allowed them to air dry 24 hours and baked for 1 hr. My jars show brush marks and not a smooth finish like yours. Any ideas what I did wrong? Will the color and Mod Podge soak off in plain water so I can retry?
Rachel says
I’m not sure, maybe too much brushing? Maybe too thin of a coating? A few readers have commented that if you soak the jars, the color will wash off and you can try them again. Hopefully it works out next time! Good luck!
Judy Trutt says
Will this make your oven or house smell funny after you bake them
Rachel says
I’m not sure. I’d imagine there might be a slight odor as when baking anything.
Shirley Wood says
I enjoy your site! I am Activity Director in an Assisted living/Memory care facility and we are able to use some of your ideas…thank you so much!
Rachel says
That’s great! I’m so glad you find it helpful!
Jamey says
Can you put candles in the jar if you paint the inside?
Rachel says
I’m not sure. Since they hold up in the oven to cure the glue, they may stand up to the heat of a candle. But I don’t know for sure. Make a couple so you have a spare just in case!
Sharon Stone says
Hi, I tried this and my jars went brown. Please help!
Sharon
Rachel says
Make sure they are set high up in the oven. You could also try not baking them – several readers commented that this worked well for them. Also, other readers commented that the jars can be soaked and the Modge Podge will wash off so you can reuse the jars. Good luck!
Dawn says
Would this work for any glass container (vase maybe)?
Rachel says
Yep, any glass container should work! Let us know how it comes out!
Sharron says
I’m wanting to use them for liquid soaps & liquid hand sanitizer,so should I paint on inside so the outside will be washable?
Becky says
I have a question. I’m painting bottles and jars to get the sea glass effect .does the baking in the oven give the clear effect?
Jamie Reimer says
The baking I believe (not 100%) just speeds up the drying process. The glue dries clear.
Nancy says
Very pretty! I assume if they were painted on the inside that you can use them as vases.
Lyn says
I tried this and loved the look but when I baked the jars — low temp, the glue melted.
Also how do you kee the edges from getting congealed color?
Betsy says
Rolled mod podge / food color mixture in mason jars, let it drain for a couple of hours, then turned jars upright and let air dry overnight. The results were absolutely gorgeous! I’m now running around the house looking for something else to tint! Everything turned out beautiful without oven.
Brenda Peck says
Beautiful children ! That white blonde hair! So beautiful!
Beth says
Could this technique be used on jars that are hanging lights? Would the “paint” hold up to the heat of light bulbs? I love the look. Thanks :)
Stephanie says
I’m guessing when painted on the inside that they can no longer be filled with food or drinks. They are definitely beautiful so I will give them a try. Maybe paint some on inside and some on outside so they can still be filled with cookies and other treats
Juke says
Lovely jars! I’m going to try them, thank you
Heather says
I am curious about what you can use these bottles for?
Carlyn Peterson says
Hi Heather! I like to use them for flower vases, or the kids store pencils and crayons in them. I even filled one with wax and a candle wick. You could even make the as a gift, full of flowers, treats, etc.
Alicia Danowski says
Are the jars washable after being tinted ?
Samantha says
Please, no offense, but the finished product doesn’t look like what the kids did.
Carlyn Peterson says
That’s the cool part — it totally IS what the kids did. The baking process at the end (10 mins in a 175-temp oven) cures the paint and made that cool transparent glossy look. Give it a try!
Melissa says
Very gorgeous! Is it just me, or do the jars look metallic when they come out of the oven!? I knew as soon as I saw the picture, that I will be using mine as candles and jars to keep my daughter’s pencils, etc. in, on the desk in our home office. They are sooo versatile! Thankyou!
Patricia Hughes says
I thought the same thing they are metallic but she didn’t say anything about what she did to it????
Rachel says
The metallic effect is from baking, no special products used.
Diane Vertullo says
Hi are these water proof when they are finished…….. Or should I put a clear sealer coat
Jamie Reimer says
They are not water proof.
Theresa says
Can you add glitter to modge podge mix? Also, as anyone tried sticking on stickers then pealing off after baking to leave a clear shape on the jar (I.e. Stars or hearts)?
Charlene Atkins says
How about filling the jar with candy kisses for grandma?
Viktor says
Can you put water in the jar and use them for a vase
Kim says
Does the paint come off when you wash them? Or is it permanent?
Peggy Baker says
This will be a great project for vacation bible school.
Keli Evola says
These are really pretty! Has anyone tried it with clear school glue?
amee says
Has anybody tried using these with candles inside?
Jessica says
I look forward to trying your instructions, followed a different set on Pinterest, they looked amazing”Stained Glass Mason Jars”, only in oven for 3 mins on 200 degrees, and they said to use all 4 TBS modge podge as well as 2 TBS water in a single mason jar! Thick, terrible, never dried! Yuck wasted modge podge and a good jar!
Tori says
You can reuse jars that didn’t turn out right. The modge podge will come off if you use warm water and soap and scrub it out :)
Sonia says
Is it safe to use them as candle holders? Would the glue melt or something or does the baking process prevent that?
Stephanie says
Still safe for plants?
Valarie says
These are beautiful! What did you add to the Mod Podge mixture to get the silvery effect?
Asi says
I believe that’s the effect from the mod podge being ‘baked’. Not sure if the same effect would come using Elmer’s Glue.
Aloha Teacher says
Hi Jamie! Oh my goodness. These are so adorable! I am a preschool special education teacher and saw this a couple months ago. Now that Mother’s Day is coming up, I revisited your page and excited to try this out. Would you know if I can do the same on a Starbucks bottle? With a full class, I am trying to keep costs down. Would love to hear back from you! Thank you!
Jamie Reimer says
Any glass jar will do!
Emily Potter says
what would happen if they sat for a few hours before they were baked? would they still turn out?
Betsy says
I just let mine air dry after draining and they came out transparent, tinted, and beautiful!
Nancy Carney says
I can’t wait to do this with my daughter. I found an original purple mason jar today at a local thrift store. It’s a heritage addition they made. Thanks for sharing!
Karen says
Thank you for sharing the idea.
I would really love to do this with my preschoolers. Do you know if the jar’s color will run if you add water inside after you’ve made it painting it on the inside?
britney says
The finish on these looks like Carnival glass! I want to try this with a jar that I use to hold wooden spoons on my kitchen counter.
Sheila Eiermann says
I know! I love the look of carnival glass on the Mason jars! The kids are so cute, too!
devon says
These are super cute but I am wondering what you use them for? I would guess they cannot be vase as the glue would not hold water. Candles might melt the glue…what ideas do you have? Thank you!
Jamie Reimer says
I mostly use mine for trinkets and little things the kids find. If you want it to be a vase, you can paint it on the outside so that the glue isn’t affected by the water.
Aminath Shereen says
cool am totally adding it on my weekend fun to do list with my son..
Christina says
They look so good! How much mod podge did you use??
Thanks!
Michele says
I wanted to know have you tried making candles out of these jars? And does the paint rub off? I so want to make candles for christmas for my family and friends! Very cute idea!!
melanie walsh says
We tried it and once baked they came out brown!!!! Nothing like your pictures! So disappointed! We used neon food coloring and modpodge. Only baked for 10 min and then 15 min ! Please help Pinterest fail!
Megan says
Did you place them quite high up in the oven?
Cass@frugalfamily says
These look gorgeous and much easier to make than I thought!
Thanks for linking up with this week’s #FabulouslyFrugal x x
Melissa French, The More With Less Mom says
Wow these are pretty! Thanks for posting. Hello from Frugal Family.
Debbie (TheJerseyMomma) says
These are beautiful! Saw your feature on the FrugalFamilyLinky.
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Despina says
I don’t have kids but I’m definitely try this on my own!What a great idea!Nice work,Henry and George!
Laurie says
Just made these and turned out beautifully -‘I am going to make some bath salts in little bags and put them in the jars.
Erin Althaus says
I tried this with my children at church. Turned out so cute!! But we painted the inside and when I put water in them and let it sit, the paint sort of came off. Any suggestions? Thinking I just need to use them for candles and only paint the OUTSIDE for vases. Did you have any experience with this? Super cute!
Jamie Reimer says
That’s why we did the outsides of some… but I haven’t put water in any of them yet so I’m not sure. But yeah, if you’re going to use it as a vase I’d just paint the outside instead.
Katherine Gillett says
Beautiful Job Guys! We did these last week as well, and to answer the question on holding water…no, they won’t do well as a live flower vase. I know this because a couple of ours didn’t turn out gorgeous (but others did so all is well) and we wanted to see if we could have a do-over. I peeled the mod podge from the jars that had a thicker coating as you mentioned, with great success. One (that I personally made) turned out the most unattractive shade of dark purple/black that I’ve ever seen, so I decided to soak it in water for a bit to see what would happen. The mod podge lifted and I was able to salvage the jar for my much desired do-over. I think that we will allow ours to drip upside down for a longer period of time next go around. We did an hour this time, but we did have a thicker coating than you guys, as we poured the tinted mod podge into the jars and rolled it to coat rather than painting. I read one post that even suggests 48 hours of drip time. Not sure I’m that patient (OK, I know I’m not) but we’ll try a few hours as opposed to just one next time. Either way, the colors were gorgeous. Love them so much! Hope this helps, and love your blog! Have a great week ~ Katherine
Michelle says
Hello.. very cute idea. I want to do this with my class for Mothers Day. You mentioned they didn’t work well for live flowers. If the outside is painted it would be ok for live flowers right?
Rebecca says
I’ve never left a comment before, but I wish I could post my picture of this Pinterest Fail. Elmer’s Glue with a tad of water and food coloring DOES NOT work as a substitute for Modpodge. Fun to do, not fun to inhale the baking glue fumes, but nothing close to Jamie’s beautiful jars. Disappointed. :-(
Samantha says
I just did this and am now going to make a candle out of it with my boyfriend’s favorite scent and give it to him for Valentines Day.
Krystal says
Hi
Did that work? I was thinking of making these for candles also but was worried the colors would melt off?
Susan says
After you bake them in the oven, is it a permanent seal? Can you use them as a vase? Are they waterproof? If not can they be sealed? Thanks
christine finnerty says
If you get, Zinc Mason Canning Jar PRE-WIRED Electric LAMP Light ADAPTER Converter Kit on eBay or amazon 13.95, they would make very pretty lamps. Made jars like you said to, then found this kit and made them into lamps. My mother loved them. thanks for the inspiration.
Beth says
I have hanging mason jar lights and wondered if they could handle being painted (if the paint could handle the heat of the lights). Did you paint on the inside or outside? Thx!
Rachel says
My son is using these as his business project for school. I’m thinking we will paint the inside. Any suggestions for stuff to put in the finished product? He will be selling these at his school.
Jamie Reimer says
Who will he be selling them to? There’s lots of cute recipes in the mason jar gifts (then I’d paint the outside) — or maybe play dough inside would be fun!
Rachel says
These will be sold to the parents and kids at his school. I was thinking maybe some Hershey kisses for Valentine’s Day?? Also, Target sells Matte or Gloss mod podge glue. Which do I buy?
Meghan says
Thanks so much for this! I used this project tonight in my Sunday School class. My students are using them for gratitude jars. We will put slips of paper in each week with things they are thankful for.
Jamie Reimer says
I think these would make perfect gratitude jars, great idea!
ann says
please dont put food in these. or feed your kids hot dogs…
susieanne says
BEEEautiful!!! They look somewhat metallic (or maybe just my monitor) did that happen after the oven?
Addison says
Can I put unwrapped candy within the jars painted on the outside? Or is it still unsafe?
Jamie Reimer says
Should be fine if you paint on the outside.
anne says
can we keep them outside all night instead of putting them in the oven
Carma Hankins says
Love ur page
Rachel says
My colors ran a bit…did I have to much mod podge/food coloring?
ltsa says
concerned about the jars in the oven. Are theses heat resistant?
Bayless says
Bell Mason jars, and any other type of glass jar, are made for heat. They are traditionally used for canning, which involves pressure cooking them. This means they should be able to withstand the 175 degrees necessary for this project. I made these jars and they turned out just fine. In fact, after just about two minutes they’re cool enough to touch. Your jars should be able to go in the oven without a problem.
addy says
Hello,
I’d like to start off with saying how wonderful your site is! My Wee one is 3 and we love love love your activities on here! Thank you! So I have tons of glass jars left over from used candles, so we’re going to make new candle holders with this! My question for you before we do that is, is it safe since, glue will be on the inside or should we paint the outside? And for something to use for outdoor candle decor I would think to use a clear Acrylic spray to seal it and help guard against rain and such, but again do you think that’s safe to burn? I’m sorry for so many questions, but I’m certain you’d have some great/helpful answers! I appreciate the help!
~Addy
Evonne says
Can I use these jars for my smoothies? They look so pretty.
Shirley says
Hi..Sissy I do believe the Neon was what gave these the look that they have. These are really nice looking jars.
I would not suggest using the jars that were painted INSIDE for water as the mod podge will eventually wear off. If it is on the outside, it will be fine.
If you clean these I would also suggest just wiping it down on the one painted on the outside. They can be washed in the sink but I would suggest doing so quickly and drying them completely immediately after they have been washed.
Amy at Living Locurto says
Love this idea and I can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing it on Living Creative Thursday. I’ve featured you today
Sissy says
Maybe the neon food coloring is what gave the metallic look. Just a thought!
Iva says
Hi Jamie, these look great! Do you have a sense it Elmers white glue might work instead of Mod Podge? We have lots of glue at home and would be fun to use for this project. Thanks!
Jamie Reimer says
Yes Iva. When we did the vases for my brother’s wedding, we ended up using wood glue and elmer’s glue. I think any type of glue will work. If you want to be able to wash it when its done, just make sure its not a ‘washable’ glue.
Sheila says
Did you just use regular mod podge or a metallic finish one? I just experimented with one jar but it looks more tinted and doesn’t have an opaque and metallic finish. Thanks for your help!
Jamie Reimer says
Sheila – I just used regular Mod Podge. I’m not sure why its a more metallic look. We went pretty heavy with the food coloring.
Diane says
I was thinking of putting a votive in it and let it shine. So I believe I would suggest painting the outside for this suggestion!
Ginger says
Would be very pretty with a candle burning inside. :)
Tricia says
Would these be able to hold water after they dried? I love them and Nana always has flowers on her table from her garden and it would be perfect for the kids to make if they could hold water….
Jamie Reimer says
Tricia – good question. I think so. Mod Podge isn’t washable (unless you buy the washable stuff) – so I think it would last. It can be ‘peeled’ though, so I think as long as water is just sitting in it (instead of like scrubbing, or a dishwasher) it would last. But then again, I haven’t tested. Would love to hear if anyone else has had experience.
Christina says
The look so pretty!! I am sure my 3.5 year old would LOVE LOVE LOVE doing this project.
Maybe you could put flowers in them – use it as a vase? It’s spring, after all! Or if the recipient is a chocolate lover, you could put in some Hershey’s Kisses – show the love! If a health nut, maybe a home-made (or not) trail mix, or even some dried fruit.
I look forward to reading more ideas. Thanks so much for the neat project idea!
BTW.. I was wondering if it is safe to put anything edible inside the jars that were painted inside…?
Jamie Reimer says
My gut says no Christina – I tried finding something to support that, but haven’t found anything really concrete – I did find this from Six Sister’s Stuff – https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/diy-stained-mason-jars-tutorial/ — at the end she said don’t plan on putting anything in it that you’d eat, Mod Podge isn’t edible. Which is my thought exactly. Anything I’d put in it, I would be sure that its wrapped.
Jamie Reimer says
BTW – I love your ideas as to what to put in it! Thank you for those suggestions.