Storage Shelf

DIY Mason Jar Crafts

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You Will Need (11 things)

  • Decorative wooden Shelf 
(ours is 23
  • 4 Pint- Size mason jars with 
lids and bands
  • Americana Decor Chalky Finish Paint - Everlasting and Refreshing
  • Clear Acrylic spray sealer
  • 4 Decorative metal Tags
  • Eight 24 Bakers Twine
  • Weldbond® Universal Adhesive
  • Rubbing Alcohol
  • Paintbrushes
  • Paper Towels
  • Sandpaper

Steps (9 steps, 120 minutes)

  1. 1

    Paint the shelf with the Everlasting paint; allow to dry.

  2. 2

    Lightly sand the edges of the shelf as desired to give it a distressed look. Wipe the surface with a damp paper towel to remove the sanding dust.

  3. 3

    Wash the jars. Wipe the jars with rubbing alcohol.

  4. 4

    Paint the outside of each jar and the outer rim of each band with the Refreshing paint; allow to dry. Add a second coat if desired.

  5. 5

    Lightly sand the raised words on the jars. Wipe the surface with a damp paper towel to remove the sanding dust.

  6. 6

    Use the spray sealer to seal the shelf and jars.

  7. 7

    Glue the lids inside the bands. Screw the bands on the jars.

  8. 8

    Holding 2 bakers twine lengths together at a time, attach the twine to the tag about 8" from one end using a larks head knot (Fig. 1). Tie the twine around the band. Trim twine ends as desired.

  9. 9

    Evenly spacing the jars and keeping the twine free, glue the jars to the bottom of the shelf.