DIY Christmas Candy Jars
Learn to make these homemade holiday apothecary jars (they hold candy!) for your Christmas mantel or decor.
Servings 3 jars
Cost $9
Equipment
- 3 Foam spouncers ¾”, 1 ¼”, 1 ¾”
- 2 Paintbrush(es) ¼”, ½”
- 1 Liner brush(es) #4
Ingredients
- 4 bottles FolkArt Enamels Paint Aqua, Calypso Sky, Forest Moss, Wicker White
- 1 bottle Acrylic paint Calypso Sky
- 1 bottle FolkArt Extreme Glitter Turquoise
- 2 rolls Stencil tape ¼”, ¾”
- Craft glue
- E-6000
- Assorted wood knobs/balls/wagon wheels
- 3 Glass candlesticks
- 3 Glass jars w/lids recycled
Instructions
- Apply Aqua enamels paint with spouncer to your glass candlesticks. Only apply up to the decorative rim at the top of the candlestick. Set aside to dry.
- Glue your assorted wood pieces together to create three finials.
- Paint the finials and glass jar lids with Calypso Sky acrylic paint. Let the lids dry between coats. Apply several coats of Turquoise Extreme Glitter Paint to lids and finials. Let dry.
- Tape off an area approximately 1 1/2" at the bottom of each jar using the 3/4" stencil tape. Apply several coats of Calypso Sky enamels paint with spouncer. Remove tape before paint dries.
- Create snowmen around one jar with assorted spouncer sizes in Wicker White.
- Tape off triangle shapes on another jar using 1/4” tape. Apply Wicker White and remove tape.
- Create large dots around third jar with largest spouncer in Forest Moss. Paint details with liner brush and create all dots using opposite end of paintbrush dipped in paint.
- Either bake or air dry the glass jars and candlesticks following instructions on bottle (don't bake the lids or wood pieces).
- Apply E-6000 to the candlesticks and attach to bottom of jars. Glue finials to jar lids with craft glue to finish. Let dry before using.
