Candy Cane Mason Jars

These mason jars would look good on any table or mantle during the holiday season!

Materials*

Ball Regular Mouth Mason Jar (Pints)

Kilz Primer

Red Chalk Paint (you can also use red acrylic paint)

Washi Tape

80 Grit Sandpaper

Clear Coat Sealant (click here for my favorite brand)

Paint Brushes

Jingle Bells & Baker’s Twine (optional) – I found the white jingle bells at Michael’s

Start with two coats of primer. Let dry overnight between coats. And let dry overnight before proceeding to next step.

 

Using washi tape, tape off stripes on the jar at a slight angle. You may have to adjust the tape as you go along.

Paint red. I used the chalky finish paint, but acrylic paint works just as well. I also only gave them a single coat for a more rustic look. Let dry overnight.

When you remove the tape, there will be a lot of bleed through of the red onto the white (sorry I didn’t get a picture of that). But don’t worry. Just use a small brush and white paint to touch it up.

Finish by distressing with sandpaper along the raised areas of the jar.

Finish with clear coat spray sealant. Click here for my favorite brand, Design Master. I find it doesn’t add a yellow-ish hue.

All that’s left to do is dress them up with baker’s twine and jingle bells (optional).