Shabby Chic Fall Mason Jar Vases
Posted by DecoArt on Nov 3rd 2014
Add a rustic touch to your Thanksgiving table with these fall-themed Mason jar vases, distressed with Americana Chalky Finish for Glass.
SUPPLIES
- water container
- palette or plastic plate
- paper towels
- tracing paper
- transfer paper
- rubbing alcohol
- pencil
- 3/4" flat brush
- #1 liner brush
- 220-grit sandpaper
- 4-piece Mason jar mug set
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTES:
Let dry completely between painting steps.
- Clean jars with rubbing alcohol and paper towels. Let dry completely.
- Use a 3/4" flat brush to basecoat the jars separately using Whisper, Vintage, Timeless, and Everlasting. Rinse between steps and at the end.
- Use a pencil to trace and transfer "F", "A", "L", AND "L" to the center of each Mason jar.
- Use a #1 liner brush and Relic to paint on words. (You may need to add a little water to the brush to make paint flow on better.) Rinse brush.
- Use sandpaper to distress the mugs. Wipe with a paper towel to remove dust.
- Follow the Chalky Finish for Glass label instructions for baking times.