Mason Jar Beverage Glasses

Mason Jar Beverage Glasses

Posted by DecoArt on Apr 2nd 2014

Simple Mason jars make great casual beverage containers when painted with Americana® Gloss Enamels™.

SUPPLIES

    • water container
    • palette or plastic plate
    • paper towels
    • rubbing alcohol
    • 1" painter's tape
    • cosmetic sponge
    • pint-size Mason jars
    • cupcake papers of your choice
    • drinking straws of your choice
    • #10/0 liner brush

    INSTRUCTIONS

    NOTES:

    Allow to dry between painting steps.

    Preparation: Wash jars in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well before painting. Or clean glass surfaces with rubbing alcohol and let dry.

    1. Striped Jar: Position and adhere strips of 1" painter’s tape vertically on the jar.
    2. Use a cosmetic sponge to gently tap Black onto open areas.
    3. Remove the tape. Let dry.
    4. Daisy Jar: Use a #10/0 liner brush and White to paint daisy petals in a circle. Repeat randomly over the jar surface.
    5. Use a #10/0 liner brush and Festive Green to paint leaf clusters next to each daisy.
    6. Use handle end of a paintbrush and Bright Orange to dot flower centers. Let dry.