How to Make a Jar Into a Vase

An empty jar becomes a decorative vase when you add a coat of spray paint and an aerosol sealer. You can make a one-of-a-kind piece of art to showcase in your home or to give as a gift. Your design reflects your style and creativity, and it takes less than four hours to create your own designer original.

Flat work surface
Drop-cloth
18-ounce jelly jar
Mild dish soap
Dish cloth
2 soft cloths
Fine-grit sand paper
Spray paint
Aerosol acrylic sealer

Instructions

- 1
  Soak the jar in hot, soapy water for approximately 30 minutes to remove the label and the glue. Wash the inside and outside of the jar with a dish cloth. Rinse and repeat to remove excess soap and residue. Wipe jar dry with the soft cloth.
- 2
  Cover the work surface with the drop-cloth to protect it from residue and drips.
- 3
  Sand the jar lightly, which ensures paint adhesion. Wipe with a fresh, damp soft cloth. Air-dry the jar.
- 4
  Follow manufacturer's instructions to apply a thin coat of paint. Air-dry the jar. Repeat the process until it is covered and desired color intensity is achieved.
- 5
  Refer to manufacturer's instructions to apply the sealer, which protects the paint and provides a finished look. Air-dry the vase.

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