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Make Mummy Halloween Luminaries in Three Easy Steps!
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Mummy Luminaries

These mummy mason jars are so fun to make for Halloween - both kids and adults will love them! Learn how to make these jar luminaries in a few easy steps.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time1 hour 30 minutes
Dry Time1 hour
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Yield: 3 luminaries
Cost: $5

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Clean and wash your jars, removing any labels or adhesive. Cut the cheesecloth intro strips.
    Mod Podge Matte, mason jar, and cheesecloth
  • Add Mod Podge to the glass, and start wrapping the cheesecloth around the jar. Let dry. Keep layering to get the "mummy effect," letting dry between layers.
    Applying Mod Podge to the jar and then cheesecloth on top
  • Apply Mod Podge to the inside lip of the jar and fold the cheesecloth over the rim. Mod Podge down and let dry.
  • Repeat with as many jars as you like. Give each jar a final coat of Mod Podge to stiffen the cheesecloth, and let dry.
  • Use circle punches to cut circle eye shapes out of black cardstock. The small dot was created with a hole punch. Add the eyes with Mod Podge and let dry.
    Black eyes applied to the cheesecloth with Mod Podge
  • Pick up some flameless candles or tea lights and you're ready to display your Halloween luminaries!

Notes

  • I used recycled jars for this project, and I had everything else on hand. If you need to buy the cheesecloth, it's about $5.
  • If you don't have black cardstock, you can draw on the eyes with Sharpie. I think the cardstock looks cleaner, however.