DIY Mercury Jars
Vintage + Holiday = a very happy me! How about you? I’ve always loved the look of mercury glass and thought the effect would look great with the Tim Holtz Mini Mason jars. I’ve seen a few tutorials on Pinterest and thought I’d give it a try. The trick to this technique is to use Krylon Looking glass spray paint on the inside of the jars followed by a vinegar mixture spray.
I’ve created three styles, one being natural with Linen Ribbon and Craft pinecones, then a bedazzled one using dangles of Holiday Idea-ology, and finally a jar using Poinsettia flowers die cut from Clearly for Art film.
I went with non traditional colors for my poinsettia using Pool and Aqua alcohol inks. I die cut the flower out from Clearly For Art film, colored them then heated with my craft tool to bend and shape.
This next one was super fun to create dangly pieces to hang from the ball chain. I used jump rings to add tokens and snowflake charms. I had my husband Tom drill a hole in the lid so I could add a faucet knob!
This last jar has a little more natural feel to it using Desert Storm card stock with the Tattered Pinecone die. I also glued on a metal wreath to the jar and added a jingle bell and a few gems.
I’ll be putting small battery votive candles in these to display in my home. As a note, once you use paints and products on the inside of the jars, they are no longer food safe. Also, be sure to use spray paints in a well ventilated area (I went outside). This Krylov Looking Glass paint is especially smelly while spraying, so use a mask if you’re sensitive. The results are amazing and it only take a few minutes!
I’ve made a video of how to create the mercury glass effect and instructions to create the poinsettia flowers. You can view it below or on our YouTube channel.
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Fun AND Fabulous!!!
A beautiful result for a verry dull thing! The poincetta looks so “light”!
Love this idea and I have tons of jars!
Wonderful projects!! So artsy and fun!!
Pretty idea to decorate jars by.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
This is awesome! You are so creative!!
Wow, I LOVE these! Very cool! Another project to add to my “To Do” list! Thanks so much for sharing!
Hmmmm…very interesting concept. I LOVE the poinsettia and the non-traditional colors. Really cool idea.
Thanks for sharing with us!
Wow – such a beautiful project:)
i’m not sure what mercury glass is, but this looks fabulous
Your jars are just beautiful. Thanks for the idea AND the video. U da BEST!
Wow…these make for stunning home decor! Gorgeous!
carol
Wow, Shari! Is there anything you can’t do?! These are so beautiful!!! ♥
So gorgeous! I could totally see some battery tea lights in them!
These are fabulous! I have to try mercury glass too!
Wow!!! These are just stunning!!!! I am going to have to give this a try!!!
Such a gorgeous and unique projects.
Gorgeous and even better, I have all the stuff already – even the paint which I’ve never opened. Beautiful project and gift. I better get busy.
Fantastic projects! Great for gift giving! Thanks for sharing!
What a great idea for a table decoration! And so easy to do.
These are SO beautiful!!
nice & inspiring
Love these! I think I’ll have to make a bunch for my friends!
Very creative! They would make nice Hostess gifts♥
Fantastic! These are great for holiday gifts or anytime really! My friends would love to receive these!!!
Love this idea! Thanks for the inspiration, Sharri.
this is a great gift idea.
Love the handle on the top of the one jar.
thanks for sharing.
Lots of great, inspirational ideas with the Mercury glass video! Thanks!
Wow,looks great and fun and useful
Beautifully crafted project
Wow!! These are Beautiful!!
Beautiful project!
Cute projects! I especially love the blue poinsettias done with the Clearly for Art!
Lovely jars!
People are so clever
Such a clever mix of crafts!
Shari is the best.. I just love everything she makes.. unique ideas.. Thanks for the tutorial and amazing tips.Hugs
Gorgeous, Shari! LOve that blue poinsettia! And why don’t we have them in nature?
=] Michele
What a fun project & love the look!
Would Ideaology’s frosted film work in place of the clearly for art? (as I have one but not the other!)
I love the look of this. Thanks for sharing.
Very cool! These would be perfect gifts for friends and neighbors.
cute
Gorgeous jars! What a fun project!
Lovely bunch of jars,
great way to do them.
Carla from Utah
8 l
Oh my goodness! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that Poinsettia in the Non Traditional colors! Just beautiful.
I love the rustic charm of these jars…beautiful!
These are beautiful Shari.
Wow, unique technique!