Peppermint Candy Canning Jar
Posted by DecoArt on Nov 24th 2014
Paint a canning jar and add Holiday Color and Glitz with Crystal Gloss Enamels Glitter
SUPPLIES
- water container
- palette or plastic plate
- paper towels
- rubbing alcohol
- scissors
- quart size Mason jar
- #0 liner brush
- paper
- painter's or masking tape (optional)
- ribbon or other embellishments (optional)
- cosmetic sponge
INSTRUCTIONS
NOTES:
Allow to dry between painting steps.
- Clean glass with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well before painting. Or clean glass surface with alcohol and dry well.
- Trace patterns on small pieces of paper. Cut out shapes with scissors or craft knife. Use as stencils.
- Position open circle “stencil” on surface. Tape in place or hold with fingers. Use cosmetic sponge wedge to tap White into open area.
- Repeat step 2 randomly over entire jar. Let dry.
- Position section “stencil” over circle. Use cosmetic sponge wedge to tap either Red or Green over each circle. Repeat application for more opaque coverage.
- Use liner brush and White to paint wrapper ends on each side of candies.
- For added durability or dishwasher safe glassware, allow painted project to dry/cure for 4 days. Bake at 275 degrees for 30 minutes in oven.
- Embellish as desired. Fill jar with candies or other goodies and use for gift giving.