Ceramic Looking Glass Jars DIY

 My husband loves haricots verts (which is sort of a chic name for skinny green beans), so we eat them every so often. I always buy them in jars, so I have lots of jars and am always on the look out for nice DIY projects to use them. 

Last week several really great tutorials about glass jars looking like structured ceramic pots came along in my Pinterest feed. The best thing was you only need two ingredients: baking powder and acrylic paint, items I have plenty of in my house. I started right away and love the result!

And... roses from my own garden!





What you need

acrylic paint in a color you like

2 tbsp baking powder 

glass jars

 

What to do

Mix paint and baking powder 1:1

Clean the jars to degrease them

Apply the first layer and let dry completely

Apply another layer, let dry 

Repeat until the jars are completely covered

That's it!  

 

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Comments

  1. AllysonJune 18, 2021 at 12:31 AM

    Very unique project! The texture and color reminds me of denim fabric. You may be interested in joining "The Pinterest Challenge Group" on facebook. It's a monthly blog hop. Check it out.

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  2. Claire JustineJune 21, 2021 at 4:18 PM

    This looks lovely, very creative :)

    Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Mondays #CreativeMondays

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  3. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloJune 22, 2021 at 10:04 PM

    I have never seen this before but will be trying it out. I have lots of jars that need a DIY project for them. #HomeMattersParty

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  4. Lydia from Lydia's Flexitarian KitchenJune 24, 2021 at 10:23 AM

    I like the finish and it couldn't be easier. It would be nice to have several jars filled with flowers. Thanks for sharing with us at Creatively Crafty #ccbg :)

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  5. Sum of their StoriesJune 27, 2021 at 3:46 PM

    The texture you get with the baking powder is great. What a lovely upcycle

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  6. AnnJune 27, 2021 at 8:06 PM


    Very clever! Thank you for sharing at Party In Your PJ's.

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