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Mason Jar Luminaries

Learn how to frost glass mason jars with epsom salt for Christmas! All you need is some Mod Podge, salt, and a few embellishments.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time1 hour
Dry Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
Yield: 2 jars
Cost: $5

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Add epsom salt to a large plate used only for crafts.
    Bottle of Mod Podge Satin and a plate of epsom salt
  • Apply Mod Podge in a medium layer to the entire jar. Work quickly, as Mod Podge dries quickly.
    Applying Mod Podge to the side of a mason jar
  • Lay the mason jar into the epsom salt. Roll the entire jar around in the salt. Push down slightly.
    Hands rolling a mason jar covered in Mod Podge in epsom salt
  • Pick up the jar and use a spoon to add salt to any areas that were missed. Let dry completely.
    Spooning epsom salt over a mason jar
  • Cut a length of twine to wrap around the lip of the jar. Wrap around several times, tying half way through. Finish wrapping and tie into a bow.
    Tying twine around the lip of the mason jar
  • Use the hot glue gun to apply the fir branches and wood slices to the front of the jars on top of the bow.
    Attaching a small wood circle to the mason jar with a hot glue gun
  • Finish by adding the LED tea lights to the jars.
    Lighted epsom salt mason jars in front of pinecones

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