Glasses.
The simplest use of a regular jar is to use it as glasses. For a photo shoot of drinks, a wedding photo shoot, at a picnic, barbecue.
Beverage cans
Usually they buy disposable cups for barbecue, they seem to be inexpensive, but they are bought every time. The jars are folded, washed and can be used repeatedly. It’s the little things in life that you can and should save on.
Sweets.
In many cafes and shopping centers you can see the idea of storing sweets: marshmallows, macaroons, chocolates, dried fruits, cookies in large jars with a lid.
Storing sweets in jars with lids
In country houses, the idea for storing sweets is also suitable. Large jars of sweets can be placed in the center of the table.
DIY can decor: tools and materials
- Small glass jars. These usually sell coffee and chocolate spread. I think any jars with lids will do just fine. The main thing is that the volume of the jar matches the amount of “filler”.
- Filling: candies, nuts, dried flowers. The decor of a glass jar mainly depends on the filler.
- Universal PVA glue and glue gun. In principle, any quick-drying glue will do.
For decoration
Option 1:
Coffee beans, star anise flower and nylon ribbon with an elastic band
Option 2:
A piece of raincoat fabric slightly larger than the lid, satin ribbon, shells, pebbles for the aquarium
Option 3:
Lavender flowers, beads, lace ribbon
Before starting work, remove labels and glue from the surface of the jars. To do this, just soak them for a while in hot water, and then clean the glass with a hard sponge. The lids should also be thoroughly washed and dried.
Candlesticks.
Baby food jars are best suited for using candle holders; they have a small shape and a narrowed neck.
You can decorate the jars with paints, glue rhinestones on them, napkins (decoupage technique) or a beautiful piece of fabric, paper, newspaper, lace, magazine clippings, artificial flowers, tie them with threads, wrap them with twine and the candlestick is ready. Insert a candle, light it and enjoy the beauty!
Candlesticks made from baby food jars
Candlesticks are used to decorate a romantic New Year's table in a cafe, restaurant or home. Candlesticks can be used to create beautiful photographs to accompany written topics.
New Year's candlesticks made from jars
During the New Year, the candlestick can be decorated with moss, pine cones, spruce branches, stars and snowflakes.
Key aspects and techniques of decoration
Do-it-yourself home decorations can brighten up the simplest decor, adding special charm and comfort to it. Using different methods, experienced needlewomen can decorate bottles, containers for house plants, kitchen and bookshelves, as well as any surface.
Using available tools, you can transform glass jars of any shape and size, giving them a functional role.
Such devices make excellent flowerpots, display cases for family photos, organizers in which you can store various small items, and other useful additions.
At the same time, cans can make very original candlesticks and lamps, suitable for creating an intimate atmosphere.
Rules for creating the perfect thing
Any decor requires following some important rules. Based on this, before decorating glass jars you will need to take into account the nuances of the process , which will affect further actions:
- The dimensions of the products determine the amount of consumables and determine the design of the final decoration.
- The choice of necessary materials and processing techniques for products will depend on the purpose of the item.
- The interior of the room in which the decoration will be located is not the least important. So, before its production, you need to take into account the color scheme, interior style and purpose of a particular room.
Understanding the features of the process, you can begin to select the necessary consumables for decoration and use them. However, you need to understand what materials may be needed based on the chosen method.
Popular Decoration Methods
If the owners have the desire and ability to assemble home decorations themselves, they will need to arm themselves with ideas taken from numerous master classes. Apart from this, there are some standard techniques that beginners can use. Among them you can choose the following:
- Decorative painting is a method characterized by convenience and elegance. Even if you don’t have the ability to draw, you can use special stencils or decorate products in the Gzhel style.
- By using decoupage, people will be able to see its simplicity and aesthetics. The result of the processing depends on the design on the napkin, the upper part of which is applied to the glass surface of the jar treated with water-based paint. To ensure a tight fit of the napkin, smooth it with a brush with varnish from the center of the product.
- Fabric or knitted elements can add uniqueness to the compositions. To create beauty, you can cover the side surfaces of the cans with elegant textiles or lace. In addition, nice options can be obtained from knitted covers and macrame (if the latter is made from silk threads, the decoration will acquire nobility and sophistication).
You can also decorate jars using the bas-relief technique , where decorations reminiscent of ancient flowerpots are made from nylon stockings with sparkles. First, the jar should be coated with a small layer of PVA, and then covered with a nylon layer (before the glue dries, you need to make several chaotic folds directed in different directions, and apply a layer of transparent varnish as protection).
Photo frames.
We take a photograph or a beautiful picture, bend it a little by the edges and put it in a jar and close it with a lid. We place photo banks around the room, hang them up or decorate a display case with them.
Photo frame from a jar
You can do it a little differently. We print or cut the photos to a small size, insert them into a zip bag, and glue them to the lid with a wire. Pour sand into the bottom. Close the lid and you get wonderful memories of your vacation and travel.
Memories of travel in jars
The photo behind the glass will not lose color and is protected from dust. There is no need to damage the wall in the apartment and nail it.
Flavoring.
With the help of a fragrance we fill the room with different smells. For example, we take a jar, fill it with coffee and put it in a tea and coffee shop. Coffee lovers are attracted by the smell and will enter the pavilion to taste the coffee and also purchase it.
Coffee in cans will fill the room with a magical aroma
You can add bath salts, add water and a couple of drops of orange oil and place it in the toilet room. In the closet, special smells will repel moths.
Flavoring in a jar of salt and essential oil
In libraries and museums, you can use fragrances to prevent the smell from old books and furniture. In extreme heat, such a flavor brings the body to its senses. A similar flavor from cans must be installed in the office so that a person has the strength and ability to work and complete the tasks assigned by management.
Making decorative jars
Option 1. Coffee aroma
I'm sure coffee lovers will like this option more than others. Moreover, they probably have coffee jars and coffee beans at home.
First, scatter the coffee beans on the table, this will make it much more convenient to work. Before decorating, degrease the lid of the jar with alcohol.
Using a glue gun or regular glue, attach the coffee beans to the surface of the lid. Try to arrange them so that the gaps between the grains are minimal. The brown color of the lid in this case combines well with the color of the grains and, if necessary, will hide all the imperfections of the decor.
When the entire upper surface of the lid is filled with grains, glue a nylon tape with an elastic band along the rim. This tape can be purchased at any hardware store. You can also take regular thin nylon tape and glue it, slightly gathering it.
We close the gap formed between the tape and the grains with coffee beans.
Finally, glue an anise flower to the center of the lid, and a bow made of nylon tape and a coffee bean to the jar itself.
You can fill the jar with pine nuts (by the way, you can also cover the lid with them in the absence of coffee beans) or store, for example, instant or ground coffee in it.
Option 2. Romance of the sea
Pebbles and shells are usually brought by vacationers from the sea, probably even in larger quantities than the notorious magnets. And these treasures gather dust on glass shelves or distant cabinets: it’s a pity to throw them away, and there’s no use except memories. For lovers of such “memorable” little things, I offer an option for decorating a jar in a marine style.
For work I used a jar of chocolate paste.
In this case, the lid does not need to be cleaned of the sticker, since we will cover it with a cloth. Place the lid on the fabric from the wrong side. It is better to choose a synthetic fabric, for example, raincoat, so that it can be easily cleaned from dust later. Cut out a square of such a size that it covers the entire lid, including the rim.
Apply a little glue to the top of the lid and fix the square of fabric, while the lid should be in the center of the square.
Turn the square into a circle. I did this using only scissors. For convenience, you can first trace the boundaries of the circle, cutting off the corners, and only then cut along the line.
Glue the edges of the fabric to the rim of the lid.
At the very edge of the lid rim we glue a thin satin (or any other) ribbon.
The background is ready. Now you can select decorative elements. To begin, we lay out pebbles-shells in various variations on the surface of the lid. When the pattern is chosen, we proceed directly to gluing.
In a “sea” jar you can put candies in multi-colored wrappers (for example, caramel) or the same nuts, and not necessarily pine nuts.
Option 3. Provence
For decoration you will need a jar with a lid with a small side. A jar of Nutella will do just fine. Carefully pour PVA glue onto the lid and distribute it evenly over the entire surface. It’s better to take “PVA Universal”, otherwise the elements will simply come off.
Sprinkle beads onto the glue in an even layer. The color of the beads can be any, the main thing is that it matches with lavender and lace.
Sprinkle some lavender flowers on top of the beads.
Cover the lid with plastic, put something heavy on top, for example, a couple of books, and leave for several hours, or better yet, overnight. When the glue dries, turn the lid over so that the flowers that do not stick fall off.
Glue lace to the rim of the lid. PVA is not very suitable for this purpose, so it is better to use a glue gun or glue such as “Second”.
In the same way, we glue the lace around the bottom edge of the jar.
Fill the jar with lavender flowers. Such a jar will become not only a decoration, but also a natural flavoring in the house. Just open the lid slightly and a wonderful aroma will fill your home. To enhance the scent, you can add a few drops of lavender essential oil to the herbs. You can use any herbs and spices whose flavor you like.
Decorative jars are good both on their own and as gift wrapping. You can make a surprise jar by hiding a piece of paper with predictions (wishes), theater tickets, or a small but valuable gift, such as earrings or a flash card, among candies, herbs or nuts.
Organizer jar.
This is the most common way to use the can. We place several tall cans on the student’s desk and insert pencils, felt-tip pens, markers, pens, and brushes.
Storing pencils in jars
In the creative workshop we store buttons, elastic bands, needles, and threads in tall jars. You can glue foam rubber to the lid and cover it with fabric to insert tailor’s pins, regular pins and needles.
Jars for storing sewing items
Every man has his own corner at home. Jars can be used to store small items and accessories, such as nails. We pour the nails into jars, and glue a label with a number (diameter) on the jar, or simply write the number with a marker.
Nail organizer made from jars
The lid of the jar can be glued under the shelf and then the jar with small parts can be screwed in. In the pantry, tall jars can be used to store cereals and pasta. Through the transparent glass you can always see when you need to buy new packaging.
Organizer for storing cereals
In the kitchen, you can store spices in small jars. In order not to forget, we write the name on the jar: black pepper, red pepper, for potatoes, cloves, coriander, saffron, ginger, spices for fish.
In shopping centers there are pavilions where hairdressing services are provided: braids, curls, and buns. You can store hairpins, barrettes, rhinestones, and transfer stickers (temporary tattoos) in transparent jars.
Jars for hairpins and elastic bands
In a fabric store, you can store small items in jars: buttons, rhinestones, beads and seed beads.
How to decorate a glass jar - ideas and ready-made solutions in the photo
It's nice to hold a beautiful jar in your hands. A decorated jar will refresh your interior and make a wonderful gift for any occasion.
A jar is the most convenient storage for cereals, sugar, coffee, salt, pasta and flour. Glass containers do not harbor insects, moisture does not get into them, and they are easy and pleasant to clean. Don’t rush to buy expensive kits in the store; making a beautiful jar for the kitchen with your own hands is not that difficult, and if you take ready-made ideas as a basis, all that remains is to bring them to life and add your own twist. There are hundreds of ideas on how to decorate a glass jar, let's try to cover at least some of them.
- Decoupage - practical elegance
- Painting - luxurious and professional
- Burlap - quick and easy
Decoupage - practical elegance
The decoupage technique is ideal for decorating jars. If you coat the finished jar well with varnish, the dishes can be wiped with a damp cloth. Decoupage allows you to create patterns in any style - from simple and uncomplicated motifs to luxurious painting. In this case, you will absolutely not need to be able to draw - the drawing will already be on a napkin or card, you just need to cut it out.
Decoupage can completely cover the jar - in this case it will turn into an opaque dish reminiscent of ceramics, or decorate the product only with fragments - in this case the contents of the container will be visible.
Decor using eggshells looks especially impressive - the result is a constructed item with a hint of antiques.
If you decide to try it, watch our step-by-step master class on decoupage a jar.
Painting - luxurious and professional
Having mastered glass painting, you will receive real designer tableware, which you can not only use to paint your own kitchen, but also give to loved ones for all kinds of holidays. Dishes decorated with painting can be washed without fear of damaging the design.
In the painting you can use simple and complex patterns, images of future contents and inscriptions that make it easier to find products. You just have to start!
Burlap - quick and easy
If you are not yet ready to learn new types of needlework, try decorating a jar with burlap - this simple fabric is ideal for a country-style kitchen, as well as for some retro and eclectic trends. To neutralize the inherent roughness of burlap, complement the decor with lace, buttons, shells, and pebbles.
You can wrap glass containers completely with burlap, or you can use strips, securing them with glue, lace or twine. The disadvantage of all these decorations is that they cannot be washed, but there is a reason to update the interior more often. You can decorate candles, pencil holders and flower pots in the same way.
If you don't have burlap, use lace or jute rope. This decor goes well with decoration with coffee beans. Look at the photo and you will understand how you can decorate a jar by combining materials.
As you can see, it won’t be difficult to turn a simple and boring jar into an original home decor or a desired gift. Having turned into a vase or decanter, an unnecessary vessel will acquire a completely different value.
Beautifully decorated jars can not only be given as gifts, but also sold. Perhaps you will master this skill and make it your additional income. In this case, use our tips on how to make money on crafts.
Lighting.
Cans can be used as lighting devices: sconces, garlands, night lights. With their help, many people design paths in their summer cottages, and in the evening, from the gate to the house, such jars illuminate the path. You can hang the jars on a tree or arch. We fasten the wire around the neck of the jar and hang it. We insert the candles into the tablets and light them.
An example of a lamp made from candles and jars
Creative ideas for needlewomen
To optimally decorate an interior decorated in a vintage style, creating decor from burlap, twine, ribbons or lace elements is suitable. The output is devices such as flowerpots, candlesticks or containers for useful small items.
To work, you will need such attributes as a glass jar, gray or white burlap, twine, a little lace, beads, buttons, and superglue.
The jar should be completely cleaned of labels and dirt, and then glue should be applied to the surface and a pre-prepared piece of burlap should be placed on it. A white piece or small lace element is glued on top of the gray material.
Twine is needed to form flowers of different sizes, which are then glued to a fabric surface. Paper blanks, bows and small pieces of lace are glued on top of the flowers (the free spaces are filled with beads or small buttons).
Braiding a vase with newspaper tubes
To create a small vase from a glass jar, you need to prepare newspaper tubes. Their twisting goes like this: take a newspaper, place a knitting needle on its corner, twist and take out the device (weaving should be done with a “rope”). The following tools may be needed:
- a piece of cardboard;
- adhesive, preferably PVA;
- scissors and 17 newspaper tubes;
- acrylic-based paint and watery varnish;
- sponge or brush.
You need to make two even circles out of cardboard, repeating the width of the can; on one of them you need to make a marking for placing the tubes (it should be done with a pencil at an equal distance of 2 centimeters). The tubes are then glued and glue is added to the middle of the first circle.
Then a second circle of cardboard is applied and a weight is placed on top of it to promote good adhesion of the part.
The next step is bending the racks - each tube goes under the next one, and then comes out and goes up. You can secure the racks with clothespins so that further braiding goes without any problems.
Weaving newspaper tubes is carried out up to the neck, and then the work ends in the form of a chain. Acrylic paint and varnish are applied as a finishing touch.
Gift packaging.
We buy vitamins, pills, small candies, chewing gum, nuts, marshmallows, tea, coffee, fortune cookies and pour them into a jar. We tie a bow from a satin ribbon and the gift is ready!
Such budget gifts can be made for holidays, when you need to congratulate a large number of people, but the budget for gifts is small. For example, on holidays: February 23, March 8, Teacher's Day, Doctor's Day, Children's Day, Family Day and New Year.
New Year's gifts in jars
In addition to food, you can put anything in a jar: helmets, nail polish, soap, perfume in a small bottle.
Florarium.
Florarium is a flower arrangement in glass. Typically small plants are used: cacti, succulents, violet babies, money trees, aloe, orange or lemon sprouts.
Decorative florariums from small jars
Drainage is placed at the bottom, then soil is placed, plants are planted and the florarium is ready. The composition can be decorated with small figures. Animal figurines are often used for this, as well as decorative stones or glass marbles, small objects: a house, a bridge, a typewriter, shells, decor in the form of a butterfly or mushrooms.
Planting a florarium in a jar
Original souvenirs
Simple decor using available items makes it possible to create souvenir gift items with your own color combinations. To do this, fill jars with interesting shapes with nuts, pasta, beans, laying them in layers of different thicknesses. Any small cones, leaves, or acorns are glued to the lids of the jars.
The layers of multi-colored cosmetic coarse salt, interspersed with shells and beautiful pebbles, are incredibly beautiful. You can create entire collection exhibits with your own hands as a memory of visiting different places.
Fence in the garden.
We take bright colors: pink, yellow, blue. Pour some pink paint into the jar, then pour it back into the container. We put it on the table and wait for the paint to dry. We make colorful jars and insert them, neck down, into the ground around the flowers.
Border made of colored cans for the garden
Painting glass jars in bright colors is a great idea for a garden, flower bed, or local area.
Container for cutlery.
Glue together 3 and 4 cutlery jars. The jar should not be too small or large. Medium size, the size of cutlery.
We arrange all the cutlery by type: spoons, forks, knives, or mix everything together.
Storing cutlery in jars
Usually, cafes and restaurants already have cutlery on hand, but this is not hygienic. When setting up a table, you can insert cutlery into the jar with a cloth napkin and serve it to the table when guests have ordered a dish.
Decor of a jar for serving cutlery
Canvas.
Who said that they only draw on paper or canvas? You can draw animals, flowers, trees, berries, even pictures on a jar.
Contour paints for drawing on glass are available for sale. Such contours have a thin nose, with which you can draw thin lines.
Decorating jars with contour paint
We choose a design on the Internet, for example a butterfly, or cut it out from a children’s coloring book. We attach it on the inside with tape. We take a black outline, outline it, and then paint the details with bright outlines.
If you don't know how to draw, then you can do the following. Paint the jar white in 2 layers. Cut out a beautiful design from a napkin and glue it using PVA glue. This technique is called decoupage. Open jars of paint or add them to the palette. We take a thin brush, dip it in paint and outline the borders of the design and draw some elements, for example in the flowers of the stamen.
Decoupage on jars
A beautiful jar can be presented as a gift to a loved one or used to store anything: tea, coffee, sweets.
Paints
To work with glass jars, it is best to purchase special paints: acrylic, stained glass, alcohol. Contours and fixing varnishes with different effects are also on sale: metallic, glitter, craquelure, etc.
Please note that some paints require firing at high temperatures, which is not always possible to do at home.
Below are several options for decorating a glass jar using paints.
painting
Glass can be painted by hand using brushes. For convenience, print out the stencil and place it inside the jar. In the same way, you can create an interesting pattern or do dot painting using an outline in a tube.
Painting with contour paints
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Painting with contour paints
Stained glass
The drawing is made up of separate multi-colored fragments. To prevent the paint from spreading, first mark the boundaries with an outline.
Stained glass painting
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Stained glass painting
Using stencils
Cut out a design from paper or self-adhesive film, and then apply paint over it using a spray can or sponge.
Ideas for using stencils
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Ideas for using stencils
Fluorescent paint
It is enough to spray the phosphor on the jar, and it will turn into a decorative object that glows in the dark.
Phosphor for creating glow-in-the-dark cans
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Phosphor for creating glow-in-the-dark cans
Fill
Pour some paint into the jar and spread it over the inner surface.
Filling allows you to get a uniform color coating
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Filling allows you to get a uniform color coating
Water container.
In hot weather, we pour water into jars and place them around the apartment or office. This method slightly increases air humidity. Not only people will like it, but also flowers.
In winter, this also needs to be done, due to the fact that the air in the room is very dry due to heating devices. At your summer cottage, you can place large jars on the site, they will collect water from the rain and then you can water the flowers in the garden with this water.
Water container from a can
Jars in the interior can serve in different ways: a candlestick, a photo frame, but instead of a frame, an ordinary jar is used. Organizer, vases, glasses – there are a lot of ideas!
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