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Painting Mason Jars with Chalk Paint

Learn how to paint mason jars with a matte finish! This is a perfect project for farmhouse or rustic decor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time1 hour 30 minutes
Dry Time3 hours
Total Time4 hours 40 minutes
Yield: 1 mason jar
Cost: $2

Equipment

Materials

Instructions

  • Wash your mason jar with mild soap and water; let dry.
  • Paint your jar with a few coats of chalk paint, letting dry between layers. Use various colors and let dry.
    Painting a mason jar with chalk paint
  • Lightly run sandpaper over various areas on the jar to distress them. Once you are happy with the finish, seal with Mod Podge and let dry.
    Mod Podge ultra matte on a mason jar
  • Add Mod Podge to the lid and then sprinkle the glitter over it. Allow to dry.
    Mod Podge, a metal lid, and gold glitter
  • Cut a piece of dry foam to fit inside the jar; add the faux succulents. Add moss around the base of the succulents to cover the foam and finish.
    Cutting dry foam and adding it to the mason jar

Notes

Step 2: I decided to add a strip of color in the middle of the jar for a little extra pizazz (they're also my two favorite colors!)