Description
Create a mesmerizing night light with this Astronaut & Glow Stars Mason Jar craft, combining creativity with learning about space.
Ingredients
- Clean mason jar (any size)
- Glow-in-the-dark star stickers
- Astronaut figurine (small)
- Paintbrush
- Black or dark blue acrylic paint
- Water
- Clear glue or Mod Podge
- Optional: glitter (for a sparkling effect)
- Twine or ribbon (for decoration)
Instructions
- Clean the mason jar thoroughly and ensure it’s dry. Decide on the design for the inside of the jar.
- Using a paintbrush, apply a thin layer of black or dark blue acrylic paint to the inside of the jar. Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Carefully peel the glow-in-the-dark star stickers off their backing and stick them to the inside of the jar.
- Place the small astronaut figurine at the bottom of the jar, securing it with a bit of clear glue.
- If desired, sprinkle some glitter inside the jar before sealing.
- Seal the mason jar and wrap twine or ribbon around the neck.
- Place your mason jar in a dark room to enjoy the glow.
Notes
Customize with different colored paints or swap out the astronaut for other space-themed figures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 night light
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg