How to make your own tinted jars
Here’s a simple craft idea to make your own colourful vases or candle holders.
Using glass jars that you would normally throw away (think pasta sauce or jam jars), this is a fun activity that you could do to decorate a colour-themed party.
You will need:
- Food colouring
- Mod Podge (available from craft stores such as Lincraft or Spotlight)
- Clean dry glass jars
- Paintbrush
- Paper plates
- Water
- Small bowls
- Large bowl
How to:
1. Mix your chosen food colouring with one teaspoon of water in a small bowl. Use more food colouring if you want a more vibrant colour.
2. Pour a tablespoon of Mod Podge into your jar.
3. Add your coloured water to the jar and mix with the paintbrush to form a runny paste.
4. Working over a large bowl, swirl your coloured paste around the jar until the inside is coated. Tip out any excess.
5. Place the jar upside down on a paper plate and allow to dry for 30 minutes.
6. Then place your jar upside down on a tray lined with baking paper and put in a 60°C oven for 10 minutes. Turn the jar up the other way and bake for a further 20 minutes. This should remove any streaks of colour on the jar and ensure it is fully dry. If there are still streaks on the jar, leave it in the oven for a further 10 minutes.
Note: If you fill the jars with water the colour will eventually fade, so you may decide to display flowers in there without water. You can also use them as candleholders or as a caddy for items such as cutlery or straws at a BBQ.
Image credit: Momtastic
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