I haven’t mentioned my massive collection of mason jars which I use for everything. Well, I needed to change it up without having to buy all new ones. I wanted this one in particular to use in our bathroom for toothbrushes so it need to be waterproof. I also like the vintage look and loved how my chalkboard book covered turned out (a tutorial on that soon) .. so I used the left over chalkboard paint for these.

Cost Approximately: $34

Time: 4 hours

Pre Paint Items

Some items listed are substitutes that work just as well.

Wide Mouth Kerr Quart Mason Jar (use your coupon apps for even more savings)- $2.49
Americana Decor Everlasting Chalky Finish Paint in Everlasting – $8.48
Wooster Pro 1 1/2 inch Brush – $8.75
3M Pro Grade 220 grit Fine Sanding Block – $4.67
Polycrylic Satin Finish in Clear Satin – $8.98
Paper towel – to lay on

Step 1:

Place one hand inside jar and dip your brush into the chalk paint making sure to drag excess paint off side.

Step 2:

Paint the opening of the glass first, then paint the rest. Wait for this to dry upside down on paper towel for 1 hour. I also lifted the jar after 30 minutes to make sure it was not stuck to the paper towel.

Step 3:

Add second coat of paint and wait for this to dry for 1 hour. While this is drying, wash your paint brush out and let dry for the Polycrylic.

Step 4:

Use the 220 fine grit sander (paper or block) and rub lightly where you want to distress your jar. I concentrated on the lettering , rim, and sides brushing on way .

Step 5:

Using your “hand in the jar” method, polycrylic (you can use the polycrylic spray or the paint) your mason jar. I let it dry for 2 hours then reapplied another coat,but you don’t really have to do two coats.