How to Paint and Decoupage Mason Jars

In this tutorial, we’ll show you How to Paint Mason Jars and how to decoupage them, too!

Three painted mason jars in patriotic colors. From right to left - decoupaged fabric on a mason jar holding knives, red painted mason jar with twine and star decor, white painted mason jar with twine and star decor.

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These patriotic jars are perfect for Memorial Day and the 4th of July but you can use these painting and decoupaging techniques to customize your own jars any way you like. From gender reveal or baby showers to birthday parties and weddings, the possibilities are really endless!

This tutorial will show you how to paint mason jars using Chalk paint. It is perfect for giving projects a distressed look that goes so well with Farmhouse or Cottage style.

To be honest, I might be a little obsessed with mason jars… and all things Farmhouse right now! However, you can use this same method with acrylic paint as well.

More Mason Jar Ideas

Materials

3 Jars
Waverly White and Red Chalk Paint
Scissors
Jute Twine from Dollar Tree
Paint Brush (small)
Wooden Stars from Dollar Tree
Napkins from Dollar Tree
Mod Podge – you could also use a thin coat of glittery Mod Podge at the end to add some sparkle.

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supplies for painting and decoupaging Mason Jars include scissors, Mod Podge and chalk paint.

How to Paint Mason Jars

Apply 2 coats of Waverly White Chalk Paint to the outside of one jar using the paintbrush.
Next, apply 2 coats of the Red Chalk Paint to another jar.
Allow for about 30 minutes in between coats to make sure they are fully dry.

Paint brush painting a layer of white paint on a mason jar

How to Decoupage Mason Jars

Tear one of the napkins in half. Discard any plain second layer, you only need the top colorful part.
Apply a thin coat of the Mod Podge to the remaining jar and slowly put the piece of napkin on top. Where it will overlap in the back apply a little bit of the Mod Podge to seal it down.
Once the napkin is on the jar, apply a thin coat of Mod Podge on top to seal it.

Decorating Mason Jars

When all of the jars are completely dry, you can decorate them. I love using odds and ends that I find at Dollar Tree like jute twine. I totally fell in love with the little wooden stars, too!

Close up of the neck of a decoupaged mason jar wrapped in twine and tied in a bow.

If you want to add a little sparkle, you could also use a thin coat of glittery Mod Podge at the end. Just be sure it is totally dry before adding any other decorations.