How to Make Primitive Glass Candle Jars

Primitive glass jars are one of the most unique items you can make. Primitive jars can be decorated to match anyone's personal taste and for any holiday. The glass jars bring a touch of old-fashioned charm to the home. The soft glow of a primitive glass jar can make a room feel warm and inviting. The primitive jars can be used in the cupboard among yellow ware and pottery mixing bowls or in the bathroom nestled among the soap and towels.

Things You'll Need

• 1 pt. glass canning jar
• 1 zinc lid
• 1-1/2 inch paintbrush
• Modge Podge adhesive
• Ground cinnamon
• Bowl
• Clip art graphic
• Scissors
• Battery candle flame
• Jute

Instructions

1. Spread a thin layer of Modge Podge adhesive on the inside of the pint-size canning jar. Use the paintbrush to apply the adhesive. Cover completely but do not allow the adhesive to be thick or run.

2. Pour approximately one-quarter cup of ground cinnamon inside the jar.

3. Place the zinc lid on jar and shake the jar. Turn it upside down and rotate it. Your goal is to cover the entire inside with cinnamon.

4. Remove jar lid. Pour cinnamon into a bowl.

5. Inspect the jar to ensure all inside surface area has cinnamon adhered to it.

6. Let stand for about 20 minutes to dry completely.

7. Trim clip art graphic to fit the front of the canning jar.

8. Apply a thin layer of Modge Podge adhesive to the back of the clip art using the paintbrush. Immediately, place the clip art on the canning jar.

9. Allow to dry about one hour.

10. Cover the top and edges of the clip art with a thin layer of Modge Podge adhesive. This seals your image to the jar so be sure the edges are well covered with the adhesive.

11. Place the battery operated flame candle in the jar.

12. Place zinc lid to the top of the jar. Wrap jute around the neck of the jar.

Tips & Warnings

• Use glitter instead of cinnamon. German glass glitter is an excellent choice for an extra sparkle. Winter theme jars look stylish with the glitter. Use a new lid that is easy to find in the store. Place the lid in a rusting solution and set outside until the rusting has been achieved. Cover the new lid with a piece of gingham fabric and wrap jute string around the jar neck to hold the fabric in place.

• You can use a small real candle with the jars but leave the lid and fabric off of the jar.

References

• Primitive Jar Candles
• Digital Graphics