Christmas Luminaries Jar

These beautiful jars, made from upcycled materials, are perfect for decorating your home for the festive season. With their unique designs, they make thoughtful, eco-friendly gifts for friends and family, combining style and sustainability by giving new life to old jars.

Skill Level

Beginner

Time to Make

30 mins

Adult Supervision

Yes

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Christmas Luminaries Jar
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Top Tip

Acrylic paint is not suitable for this craft, make sure to use ready mixed paint.

How to Make

Step 1

Christmas Luminaries Jar

Firstly, cut out the templates. Using sticky tac, temporarily stick the tree shape on the jar. Using a mini sponge dabber cover the jar and lid with green ready-mixed paint. Make sure to do 2-3 layers of paint.

Step 2

Christmas Luminaries Jar

When the paint is dry cover the jar and lid with clear pva glue using another mini sponge dabber. Whilst the pva is still wet pour green glitter over the jar. Remove the tree template from the jar to reveal the shape.

Step 3

Christmas Luminaries Jar

Trim down tracing paper and put it inside the jar. Lastly, place string lights inside the jar. Turn on the string lights and watch your glitter jar glow. Repeat these steps for the other shapes.