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This was inspired by something I came across on the internet a while ago but never pinned and now I can't find it anymore. Go figure!
I remembered that the original glass was white and had lines all over, so I figured I would just use some yarn and warp it around my jars and spray paint them to create the effect.
Here is what you'll need:
- Several cleaned jars. I always keep mine for projects. Soak them in water to get the tags off and use some Goo Gone for the glue residue. Make sure to clean them with soap to get all the Goo Gone off or else the paint won't stick.
- Yarn or some sort of string. If the yarn has a lot of fuzzy fibers they may stick to the jar a little but it won't be very noticeable so don't worry about it too much
- A can of white spray paint. I used Flat. You can use any color you want but with winter coming up I though white was best suited.
- You'll also need something to cover whatever surface you'll be spraying on. Spray paint doesn't work as well when it's cold outside so it will take longer to dry. Make sure to give it some extra time before you touch the jars.
I used some regular packaging string and some yard with texture. Wrap the string around the jar tightly and tie a knot. Now wrap the string around the rest of the jar tightly criss-crossing and overlapping until you like what you see. Then just tie the end to the leftover string where you started and cut off the ends.
Place the jars onto your covered surface upside down and spray paint them evenly with 2-3 coats. Make sure to let them dry for 5-10 minutes in between coats. Once they are fully dried just cut the string in one place and unwrap. Now you can place a tea light inside and decorate away :)
I think it would also look cute to wrap some twine around the bases of the jars for some more texture.
I love the different effects the skinny string and the textured yarn create. The jars that were wrapped with the thicker yarn look like they have puffy clouds floating in the sky.
This project is also super cheap since the jars were free and I had the string and yarn on hand, all it cost me was a can of spray paint. They would also make great little gifts, just tie a ribbon and bow around 3 and you're ready to go.
OH WOW, these are awesome! How creative, Soph. Did you have these out for halloween? Very festive.
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Hey! Love the jars! Really cool and cheap! I think I may try this! :D
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Und man kann gleich eine ganze Partie machen, sehr praktisch!
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Great idea!It will look so good on the Hollydays !I will try it! erika
ReplyDeleteVery clever! I found you on Strictly Homemade. I'm going to start saving my pickle & jelly jars so I can recreate this.
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ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful idea. I had heard of it before yet seen it done with different sized rubber bands (I have a horrible time keeping the thread tight). It's just an alternative but the results are the same! Thanks for posting!
ReplyDeleteDEFINITELY will be making these this Spring for our patio. So glad I've been collecting those various glass jars! Thanks for the inspiration! :D
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for using on my outside table under a very large tree. Sometimes I forget to bring candles in before a rain and they look horrible after, so this is a great alternative....If it rains no big deal.
ReplyDeleteCool Idea!Thank you for sharing! I might do this as gifts next holiday :)
ReplyDeleteIt was elastic bands and frosting spray paint!
ReplyDeletemeaning thats how you get that effect! I did it myself and it had crisp lines! and it's easier then using yarn!
ReplyDeleteJust found this post on pinterest! They are so lovely and seem gorgeous! I will definitely try it! : )
ReplyDeleteHave lots of jars and didn't know what to do with them. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to try this!!
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ReplyDeleteThey look so good and they are so simple, brilliant! will defiantly have a go
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great for a garden party this summer ... could even put some citronella candles inside to ward off the bugs in the early evening.
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Really love the look of these. Elegant and interesting.
ReplyDeleteMade these for my family but used different sizes of rubber bands. It worked out great. Love this idea!
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ReplyDeleteWOW, I just made these and I love them!! They're perfect for outside in the summer!
ReplyDeleteI made mention of your project idea in my blog today. Great project!
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ReplyDeleteYou could use stickers to spell a word or a name as well. Just peel off after the paint has dried like you do the string.
ReplyDeleteHere you go: I made them for Hamptons Magazine in 2010. http://www.hamptons.com/Home-And-Garden/Hamptons-Green/10742/Hip-Cycling-Home-Dcor.html#.T7x7546Rq-8
ReplyDeleteExcellent. :)
ReplyDeleteexcellent!!, to better wash your jars, put some vinager oddors gone and the glue too.
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Can't wait to get started! Love this idea!
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ReplyDeleteCool idea!!!...you could even wrap it a second and third time (or as many times as you like) and layer the colors :D
ReplyDeleteThe one I found on pinterest used rubber bands. It is on my page if you want to check it out. Thanks Barbara
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing! I made ten of them today, and they look wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLovely! I saw these in Mollie Makes today. I created some similar ones earlier this year for a tea party i helped to host: http://www.allthingshandmade.org/handmade-lantern-made-from-a-glass-jar/
ReplyDeleteThis may be a dumb question but is it votive candles that you put in the jars or what?
ReplyDeleteThe only problem with "normal" jars is: how do you get a light inside???
ReplyDeleteCame across you today from Pinterest. I have been looking for something different using glass bottles. I also think using flame less votives might be a good idea. Back to the subject; thank you for the tutorial. I'll be coming back to your blog.
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Various sized rubberbands work great too!
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ReplyDeleteHas anyone tried making these with a different color spray paint? How does the light change?
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