Mason Jar Lanterns
Learn how to make DIY sea glass lanterns with glass paint and mason jars. These are really easy and make a big impact.
Yield: 2 lanterns
Cost: $5
Equipment
Materials
- Glass jars
- Glass paint
- Acrylic paint
- Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
- Spouncers
- Wood circle(s)
- Doilies or other embellishments
- Ribbon
- Craft glue
Instructions
- Wash the jars with mild soap and water; let dry.
- Dab glass paint directly onto the mason jars with a sponge or spouncer. Work your way around the jars until they are completely covered. Let dry.
- Paint the wood circles with complimentary colors of acrylic paint. Give several coats and let dry.
- Paint Dimensional Magic on top of the wood circles and let dry.
- Add the doilies or other embellishments to the tops with craft glue and let dry.
- Pick ribbon to go around the middle of the jars and trim to fit.
- Glue the ribbon to the jar in the middle, and then glue the wood circles on top where the ribbon meets. Let dry.
- Add candles or flowers and display.