These easy DIY Sea Glass Mason Jars are so easy to make with the help of this easy Dollar Tree tutorial. Learn how to make faux sea glass jars yourself quickly!
If you are looking for a quick and easy DIY that you can make in just a few minutes, this is the perfect craft!
You can turn leftover mason jars or any old glass jar into a stunning faux sea glass with this easy sea glass mason jar tutorial.
Then, add some fresh-cut flowers and use them as a centerpiece for your table, or use them as a candle holders with battery-operated tea lights for a beautiful accent piece anywhere in your home.
These would also be a gorgeous addition to party decor for a baby shower, graduation party, bridesmaid luncheon, bridal shower, or another special occasion event. You can customize these glass containers in any colors you like.
💭 Frequently Asked Questions
There are a variety of ways to add color to mason jars including acrylic paint, spray paint, and chalk paint. In this tutorial, we are using a mixture of glue and food coloring.
Using glue and food coloring gives the glass a muted matte finish like you see with unpolished sea glass. Typically sea glass is found in shades of blue and green; however, you can use this method with different colors.
To permanently tint your jars, we recomend that you place them in the oven. This will allow you to put water into them.
🎨 Materials
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- Mason Jars (I used wide mouth but this method will work on any glass bottles or jars)
- White Glue (such as Elmer's Glue)
- Food Coloring
- Jute Twine
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Paper Plate (or something to put the glue on and then throw away)
- Craft sticks or something else to mix up the glue mixture
- Wax Paper
- Baking Sheet
You can find everything you need at your favorite craft store - but for the jars themselves, check your dollar store or local thrift shop for bargains!
While I've used the kind of school glue most homes with kids have on hand, you can also use mod podge. It's a type of decoupage glue that comes in different finishes and also works well for tinting mason jars.
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Tutorial
- Add a couple of tablespoons of glue to the paper plate.
- Next, add a few drops of food coloring to the glue. More food coloring will give the jars a richer color while less will create a more pastel look.
- Pour the glue into your mason jar.
- Twist and turn the jar to coat the inside, use the paintbrush to be sure you have evenly coated the inside of the jar.
- Turn the jar upside down on a paper plate to allow the excess paint mixture to drain out.
- After that, place the jar upside down on a newspaper, paper towel, or paper plate for 30 minutes. (Check periodically and wipe away any extra paint that might collect around the top of the jars).
- Preheat the oven to the WARM setting.
- Place the jars upside down on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Allow the glass to cool completely before handling.
- Wrap the jute around the top of the jar several times and then tie a bow. You can add a dot of hot glue to secure the jute if you wish.
Dollar Tree Sea Glass Mason Jars
These easy DIY Sea Glass Mason Jars are so easy to make with the help of this easy Dollar Tree tutorial. Learn how to make faux sea glass jars yourself quickly to add some coastal flair to your decor!
Materials
- Mason Jars (I used wide mouth but this method will work on any glass bottles or jars)
- White Glue (such as Elmer's Glue)
- Food Coloring
- Jute Twine
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
- Paper Plate (or something to put the glue on and then throw away)
- Craft sticks or something else to mix up the glue mixture
- Wax Paper
- Baking Sheet
Instructions
- Add a couple of tablespoons of glue to the paper plate.
- Next, add a few drops of food coloring to the glue. More food coloring will give the jars a richer color while less will create a more pastel look.
- Pour the glue into your mason jar.
- Twist and turn the jar to coat the inside, use the paintbrush to be sure you have evenly coated the inside of the jar.
- Turn the jar upside down on a paper plate to allow the excess paint mixture to drain out.
- After that, place the jar upside down on a newspaper, paper towel, or paper plate for 30 minutes. (Check periodically and wipe away any extra paint that might collect around the top of the jars).
- Preheat the oven to the WARM setting.
- Place the jars upside down on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Allow the glass to cool completely before handling.
- Wrap the jute around the top of the jar several times and then tie a bow. You can add a dot of hot glue to secure the jute if you wish.
Notes
Add fresh flowers or tealights to style your sea glass mason jars.
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