Vintage, chic decorations that are suitable for a variety of occasions can be found in mason jars.Before you begin painting the jars, you should wash them first to remove dirt, dust, and oils from the glass.To give the jars a distressed look, you can paint the outside of them with chalk or acrylic paint.Alternatively, you can paint the inside of the jars to create a bold color.If you want to make mason jars that are shiny and metallic you can spray paint them.
Step 1: The jar should be washed with hot, soapy water and then dry.
The sink should be filled with hot water and dish detergent.Use a scrubbing brush to scrub the jar.To dry the jar, place it on a tea towel.
Step 2: Rub alcohol on the mason jar.
Rub alcohol on a cotton ball and use it to clean a jar both inside and outside.After washing the jar in the soapy water, oils, dust, and soap may still remain.The spray can be used to remove sticky remnants from the label.Rub alcohol on the rim and base of the jar.Dirt on the jar can cause the paint to not dry properly.
Step 3: Put the jar in the water and let it dry.
The rubbing alcohol can be removed by holding the jar under hot water.Make sure to wash both the inside and the outside.Wait for the jar to dry and place it on a tea towel.
Step 4: You can get chalk or acrylic paint.
When you want to paint mason jars in a distressed style, chalk or acrylic paint is the best type of paint to use.You can find a lot of different paint colors at craft stores, home improvement stores and online.White, grey, pastel pink, blue, and green are the most popular colors for mason jars.Avoid using other types of paint.This is due to the fact that brush strokes show up more with these types of paint.
Step 5: You can paint the first coat on the mason jar.
To apply the paint to the jar, use a paintbrush.Make sure you paint in the same direction across the jar by using even, vertical strokes.It is not necessary to paint the inside of the jar.Try to apply as much paint as possible to the jar.There are patches where the paint is too thin.If you want to reach the base easily, you should place the jar upside down.
Step 6: Let the primer dry.
Let the first coat dry for 30 minutes if you used chalk paint.Allow the paint to dry for 24 hours.The area where you are drying the jar should be well-ventilated.The paint needs to cure before it becomes distressed.During the process, large strips of paint will come away.
Step 7: The jar should be dry for 24 hours after the second coat of paint is applied.
Go over the first coat with the same color of paint after it has dried.If you used chalk, let the jar air dry for 24 hours.
Step 8: The paint should be Distressed using 80 grit sandpaper.
Rub the top of the jar, along the edges, and over the wording with a small square of sandpaper.You can get the distressed look by lightly rubbing the paint.You can distress other areas of the jar.Try distressing different areas to see what you like.Every raised part of the jar is preferred by some people.
Step 9: Dust can be removed by wiping the mason jar with a cloth.
Dust can build up if the paint is sanded away.The dust will be sealed on if you don't remove it first.
Step 10: To seal the paint, spray it with a spray lacquer.
Follow the directions on the bottle.You should coat the outside of the jar.The mason jar has a distressed look and this will help to protect it.Always use a well-ventilated area.You can buy paint sealers at craft stores or online.The paint will look like chalk.If you like the appearance of the paintbrush strokes, choose a gloss spray sealer.
Step 11: You can get your preferred colors.
Blue, pink, and purple are popular colors for mason jars that are painted from the inside.You can find it at craft stores, home improvement stores and online.If you want to create a unique set of painted jars, experiment with different colors of paint.You can mix different colors to make different shades.When painting mason jars, the best type of paint to use is acrylate.Because the paint is water-based, you can't fill the jars with water.If you want to use mason jars for holding real flowers, choose a different method of painting them.
Step 12: Newspaper, paper towels, or cardboard are used to cover your work surface.
Your work surface will be getting a lot of paint on it during this process, as the paint needs to flow out from the jar.The whole surface should be covered so that it doesn't get stained.
Step 13: The jar will be filled with enough paint to fill 2 in.
Pour the paint from the bottle into the jars.You can always add or remove paint if you need to, as you don't have to worry about getting the amount exactly right.The bigger the jar, the longer it will take you to guide the paint around it.The quicker the process will go, the less paint will be wasted.
Step 14: If you want to move the paint, hold the jars upside down.
When you add the paint to the jar, make sure it is at an angle between 90 and 180.As it spreads over the full inside surface, swirl each jar in your hand.Try adding more than one color of paint.
Step 15: You can place the jars upside down on the work surface.
Hold the jar upside down and rest it on your work surface when the inside is covered with paint.The excess paint will be drained away by this.
Step 16: The jars should be moved around every 15 minutes.
There will be excess paint at the base of each jar.The excess paint will escape if the jars are moved to a different spot.If you accidentally get paint on the outside of the jar, you can wipe it off with a damp cloth.You can scratch the paint off if it has dried.
Step 17: The jars need to air dry.
Once there is little excess paint draining from the jars, flip each one so that it rests the right way around.To dry the jars, leave them overnight in aventilated area.The jars will be ready to use.
Step 18: Get the spray paint of your choice.
If you want to create shiny, metallic jars, spray paint is the best way to paint them.Look for gold, silver, or rose gold spray paints.You don't have to use metallic spray paints.Glossy spray paint colors will work.
Step 19: An optional block color design can be created with painter's tape.
A striped or block pattern can be created with painter's tape around a mason jar.If you want your jars to have a solid coating of spray paint, then you don't need to use painter's tape at all.The areas underneath the painter's tape won't be covered if you spray paint the whole mason jar.Lettering stickers can be used to create words on your jar.When the jar is painted, you will see the outline of the letters if you spell out a word or phrase around it.Once the paint has dried, the stickers will be removed.
Step 20: The jar should be lightly misted with spray paint.
The spray paint can has directions on it.Before you use it, make sure you shake it well.To start spray painting, move the can back and forth while pressing down on thetrigger to lightly mist the outside of the jar.Aim to get an even coverage over the jar and don't worry if the coating looks too light, as you will add more coats of paint later.You should be in aventilated area while you are spray painting.Follow the safety instructions on the spray paint label if you open the windows and doors.
Step 21: Let the jar sit for 15 minutes.
The mason jar should be left in a cool place.The first coat of spray paint should dry before the next.
Step 22: Continue until you are satisfied with the coating.
Allow the mason jar to dry before applying spray paint.Depending on the coverage that you want and the type of spray paint you are using, it may take around 5 coats to be happy.Aim to have a transparent coating over the jar.Applying several coats of spray paint ensures that the jar is covered evenly.
Step 23: If necessary, remove painter's tape or stickers.
Allow the jar to dry for 45 minutes.The painter had tape or stickers.If you can't get rid of the tape or stickers without some paint peeling away, first trace around them using a small, sharp utility or craft knife.The knife can be used to gently remove the tape or lettering from the jar.