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Polka Dot Jars

Stay organized with these decorated jars.

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/polka-dot-jars • Posted by Erin B.

One of my problems is always having buttons, beads and pins scattered on my floor. I decided to decorate some little jars to easily to store these small items that I use frequently. I have been wanting to try etching cream again (I haven’t used it since a high school art project) and thought this would be a great way!

You will need

Project Budget
Reasonably Priced

Time

1 h 00

Difficulty

So-so
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Description

One of my problems is always having buttons, beads and pins scattered on my floor. I decided to decorate some little jars to easily to store these small items that I use frequently. I have been wanting to try etching cream again (I haven’t used it since a high school art project) and thought this would be a great way!

Instructions

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    Clean off your jars with alcohol and place reinforcement stickers or stencil with tape in place.

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    Carefully paint on window etch inside the circles. Caution: do this step in a well ventilated area! Wait several minutes. Wash off cream and remove stickers/ stencil.

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    Cut out tag shapes from card stock, write or stamp jar contents and hole punch near top. Glue twine around jar lid and attach tag in bow.

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    Now just fill up your jars and screw on the lids! Have fun with trying different patterns. Try masking tape for stripes!