101 Uses for Mason Jars

Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from redbucket and more videos in the Other Crafts category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at http://www.howcast.com/videos/new or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at http://www.howcast.com/filmmakers/apply. Why buy lanterns for your backyard when you can recycle empty jars into beautiful ones? To complete this How-To you will need: Glass jars Templates of decorative shapes Removable adhesive paper Scissors Glass-frosting spray Votive candles or tea lights Heavy wire Wire cutters Pliers Sand or sea salt Wire hangers Step 1: Wash and dry Wash glass jars in hot, soapy water and let them air dry. Step 2: Make templates Cut templates out of poster board in decorative shapes such as stars, half-moons, or hearts. Or buy ready-made templates from craft stores. Step 3: Cut out shapes Use the templates to outline the shapes on the nonsticky side of removable adhesive paper, and then cut them out. Step 4: Decorate the jars Stick your designs onto the outside of the jars. Step 5: Spray them Coat the outside of the jars evenly with glass-frosting spray. Let them dry completely. Then, remove the adhesive-paper designs. Step 6: Add candles Put a votive candle or tea light inside each jar. Tip: Nestle the candle in sand or sea salt to keep it stationary. Step 7: Measure wire for handle To make hanging lanterns, take a piece of strong wire and measure how much you need for a handle by wrapping the wire around the mouth of the jar, looping it over the top of the jar, and bringing it back down to the mouth of the jar. Clip with wire cutters. Create a small, open-ended loop on each end of the wire with pliers. Tip: Wire hangers work just fine. Step 8: Make the handle Wrap one end of the wire around the jar's mouth, securing it by slipping the loop around the wire and tightening it with pliers. Take the free end of wire, and bend it into an inverted U to make a handle. Secure the end by wrapping the other loop around the wire at the jar opening. Step 9: Enjoy! Enjoy the beautiful outdoor lighting your homemade lanterns provide. Thanks for watching How To Make Lanterns Out Of Old Jars! If you enjoyed this video subscribe to the Howcast YouTube channel! http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=howcast

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Create a quick gift for Christmas with a mason jar, paper and ribbon.