Description
Transform old glass jars into beautiful, colorful lanterns that brighten up your space with creativity and light.
Ingredients
- Glass jars (mason jars, empty jam jars, etc.)
- Acrylic paints (various colors)
- Paintbrushes (different sizes)
- Wax paper or parchment paper
- Tealight candles (battery-operated for safety)
- Clear sealant spray (optional)
- Scissors
- Ribbon or twine (for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by laying down wax paper.
- Wash the glass jars thoroughly and remove labels.
- Choose your preferred colors and paint the jars using a paintbrush.
- Allow the paint to dry completely (around 30 minutes).
- If desired, spray with clear sealant to protect the design.
- Once jars are dry, place a battery-operated tealight candle inside.
- For flair, tie ribbon or twine around the neck of the jar.
Notes
Use glow-in-the-dark paint for a magical touch and experiment with textures and color layering for unique effects.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: DIY Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lantern
- 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