38 | November/December 2016
Chalk-painted Mason Jar
Luminaries
(via Maison de Pax)
S
imply perfect for the holidays, these
jars will add a warm glow to any
room of your house. You choose
whether these debut as decoration at a sea-
sonal soirée or to light a winter's path out-
side for Santa to find his way.
ere are two benefits to using chalk
paint instead of spray paint or acrylic paint:
it sticks to the glass better since chalk-based
paints are made specifically for adherence
and it distresses easily and smoothly giving
a natural, worn look to the jar.
Materials:
• Jars
• Chalk-based paint (check Vibra's
boutique!)
• Paint brush
• A clear acrylic sealer
• Baker's twine
• Sandpaper (220 grit or higher)
• Greenery (snipped from swag or garland
or the real deal for a true pine scent)
• Tea light candle
Instructions:
1. Paint the outside of a clean, empty
mason jar. Hint: put your hand in the jar
and paint the rim and bottom, then set
the jar upside down to paint the rest.
2. Allow time to dry (~ 30 minutes) and
paint a second coat.
3. Distress lightly by hand using 220 grit or
higher. Hint: a brown paper bag will also
do the trick.
4. Spray jars with clear acrylic sealer.
5. Once dry, rim top with baker's twine and
secure greenery.
6. Add candle and light.
