Painted Mason Jars

Painted mason jars are one of those simple craft projects that never go out of style. Whether you’re decorating your home, creating handmade gifts, or planning a party, mason jars offer a blank canvas for creativity.

Mason Jars are so popular these days, and they look good for all occasions. Today, let’s paint the outside of the jars, all of those grooves and wordings on the jars add so much texture- and all of the imperfections from your painting add to the homemade feel.

How to Paint Mason Jars

Painting mason jars is simple and forgiving—perfect for a relaxing creative session. Here are the step by step instructions and supplies are linked.

These are the mason jars I am using. Use chalk paint if you want to get a nice matte finish. If not any heavy body acrylic paint will look great too. Here is more info on what is acrylic paint.

You will definitely need a second coat of paint. If you have the time, sand between each layer of paint to create a greater adhesion. Sanding, will also distress the surface, making the whole thing look rustic and the lettering on the jars stand out.

1. Clean the jars thoroughly and remove any labels or residue. Use a rubbing alcohol to remove any labels on the glass jars.
2. Apply paint using sponge paint brushes. Use thin, even coats.
3. Let dry completely between coats. Most jars need 2 to 3 coats.
4. Seal the painted glass jar with a smooth finish of mod podge on the next day.

Tip: For a rustic look, lightly sand the jar edges after painting.

Decorate your painted jar with words or quotes to enhance them. I show you how to add stickers and paper tags in my tutorial on the Fiskars website.

How to Use Painted Mason Jars

Painted mason jars aren’t just decorative, they’re functional too.

• Flower vases
• Desk organizers
• Bathroom storage
• Party centerpieces
• Gift jars filled with treats
• Candle holders

I added some dried twigs into these mason jars to bring in the feel of autumn. Make sure that your twigs are dried thoroughly before using them as decoration inside your home.

Painted mason jars are a fun, creative, and affordable way to add personality to your home or handmade gifts. With so many styles and techniques to try, this is one DIY project you’ll never get bored of.

Whether you’re crafting for fun or decorating for a season painted mason jars are always a great idea.

Happy crafting!