Clear glass jars with lids are wonderful for organizing a home. However, we don't always want to see what is inside them. It is an eyesore and distracting. Instead, it is great hide these items in clear, large glass jars. Today, I am going to show you how I updated this: Large Glass Jar with Mod Podge (affiliate) (decoupage) and Tissue Paper (affiliate) DIY Project.
Full disclosure: tissue paper (affiliate) and designer napkins (affiliate) (top layer) use the same decoupage method. While I did use a designer napkin top layer, there weren't many search results for this method. So, I am calling it tissue paper (affiliate), but it is really a designer napkin.
Key Takeaways
- The article describes a DIY project called Large Glass Jar with Mod Podge (affiliate) and Tissue Paper (affiliate).
- The project transforms a large glass jar into a decorative piece using a decorative napkin (affiliate) and Mod Podge (affiliate).
- It requires simple supplies like a glass jar, a napkin or tissue paper (affiliate), and adhesive.
- The total cost is about $3.00, and the project takes around 3 hours to complete.
- The author encourages readers to try this creative upcycling method for their own jars.
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What inspired me to do this Update Large Glass Jar with Mod Podge Tissue Paper project?
This glass jar was used for snacks when my kids were little. But as they grew, my snack containers got larger to accommodate their growing bodies. And, this beautiful glass jar was no longer used. For years, it sat in my back-closet craft storage, without a purpose. Then, recently, I decided to try tissue paper (affiliate) art and wanted to update this large cut-glass jar with decoupage. Here's how the project turned out.
Please note these are affiliate links through Amazon (affiliate), and at no additional cost to you, I will earn an affiliate commission if you decide to make a purchase.
Questions on How to Update this Large Jar with Mod Podge
It's really easy to update this large glass jar with these simple supplies.
Large glass jar with lid - cleaned and dried
assorted ribbon colors
Napkin tissue paper - floral pattern
Mod Podge (affiliate) matte finish
sponge brush (affiliate)
paint brush (affiliate) for acrylic paints
Gorilla Glue (affiliate) (clear)
This DIY craft project cost me about $3.00. It's hard to determine since I had almost all the supplies in my craft area.
This upcycling project took me a total of 3 hours, including drying time.
Use very little Mod Podge (affiliate) glue when gluing the napkin to the glass.
Where to purchase?
I purchased most of these items from Amazon (affiliate). Below are the affiliate links:
Large square glass jar with lid - cleaned and dried - this jar product is similar but a little bigger.
assorted ribbon colors - round - ribbon colors.
Napkin tissue paper - floral pattern
Mod Podge (affiliate) matte finish
sponge brush (affiliate) for crafts
paint brush (affiliate) for acrylic paints
Gorilla Glue (affiliate) (clear)
Steps
Time needed: 3 hours.
How did I make this Large Glass Jar with Mod Podge and Tissue Paper DIY Project?
- Get Supplies
First, I gathered all the supplies together. I then measured the glass jar. It measured 3 ½ inches.
- Then, I cut two napkin papers to 3 ½ inches.
Making sure that the napkin paper design was in the same direction on both of them.
PRO TIP: Use very little Mod Podge so it doesn't seep through the napkin paper or the design. - Working with Mod Podge and Napkins (affiliate).
Now, I added a little Mod Podge with a sponge brush (affiliate) to the glass and started adhering the napkin paper, making sure the flowers faced the right direction. Adding the next designer napkin piece to line up with the adhered piece of napkin.
I made sure to press down and remove any air bubbles as I went.
And let it dry completely.
- Add a rope around the lid
Next, I added the orange rope to the end of the stainless steel lid using a little bit of Gorilla Glue (affiliate) (clear), working my way around the lid.
- Optional step
I then added the green ribbon around the center of the glass jar for added color. But this is optional.
The Big Reveal of this project
This Update Large Glass Jar with Mod Podge Tissue Paper project is beautiful. I can't wait to use it in my office for paper clips and things.
Well, that's it for now. What do you think? I hope this Large Glass Jar with Mod Podge and Tissue Paper DIY Project inspires you to try it and update your pretty glass jar.
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