Upcycling: Pillared Jar Storage
August 16, 2011 by Jessica Christman
Filed under For the Home, General Crafts
I have lots of craft supplies floating around my workroom and, because I like things to look nice as well as do their job, I try to be thoughtful in what kind of storage I use for these supplies. I’m a sucker for a pretty box, jar or bin, so these pillared jars are right up my alley and are just the thing for small storage such as beads and buttons.
Things you’ll need:
Glass jars with metal lids
Old candlesticks
Spray paint
Hot glue gun
Things to do:
1. Cover your work surface with newspaper and make sure the area is well ventilated.
2. Remove all labels from the jars and set the lids and the candlesticks on the paper.
3. Coat each piece in several thin, even layers of paint. You’ll need several coats to achieve a good coverage.
4. Once dry, run a thick bead of hot glue around the top of the candlestick and center the bottom of the jar over the glue. Press them together firmly until the glue had set.
5. Fill each jar and add the matching lid.
These are a great way to display craft items in a beautiful way. I am definitely going to make some to showcase my many supplies. Thanks for the inspiration!
I LOVE these.. I have all of the stuff to make a few.. Thank you for the idea and inspiration.
Love this!!such a cute idea. I will be using this one.
Perfect idea for all the baby jars I have! )
well done. impressive. attractive and so do-able. like like like.
This the best project ever…Im going to use these for a party!!SO EXCITED)
LOVE THESE CONTAINERS! Always looking for new ways to store my many, many crafting objects!!