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Dessert Bar Skewer Mason Jars

Make your dessert bar complete with mason jars painted with beautiful matte FolkArt Home Decor chalk.

At a Glance:

Project #15042 Skill Level: Beginner Time:
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This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Home Decor Chalk Logo
  • Mod Podge Decoupage Finishes and Formulas Logo
supplies

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - Vintage Victorian, 8 oz. - 34927

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - Summer Porch, 8 oz. - 34923

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - Java, 8 oz. - 34165

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - White Adirondack, 8 oz. - 34150

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® Matte, 8 oz. - CS11301

Number Needed: 1 $7.49
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.

Mod Podge ® 3-piece Decoupage Brush Set - 10615

Number Needed: 1 $9.99
Item not for sale on Plaid Online.
instructions

Other Supplies

  • Mason jars (3)
  • Floral wrapping paper of your choice
  • White glue
  • Masking tape
  • Scissors
  • Fine sandpaper
  • Rubbing alcohol
  • White cardstock

Instructions

  1. Remove lids from jars.
  2. Wipe down the jars with rubbing alcohol and allow to dry completely.
  3. Basecoat each jar, one with Summer Porch and the other with Vintage Victorian.
  4. Apply two more coats, allowing paint to dry in between each coat.
  5. Tape off the bottom third of the jars. Paint below the tape with White Adirondack.
  6. Tape off ¾” stripe in between the White Adirondack and Summer Porch and paint Java.  
  7. Repeat step 6 for the White Adirondack and Vintage Victorian.
  8. Once the jars are dry, brush a coat of Mod Podge on top of painted jars. 
  9. Paint the lid inserts White Adirondack. Once dry, sand the lid and then wipe off dust.
  10. Cut out flowers and Mod Podge to the lid insert.
  11. Cut out leaves from the paper and Mod Podge to the cardstock. Cut out the leaves from cardstock.
  12. Apply glue to the back of lid inserts and glue to jar on top of the Java stripe.  Placing the leaves in between the lid and the jar.

Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

Copyright: All Rights Reserved. No part of this Project may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing, except for your personal use, except by reviewer, who may in reviewing this project, quote brief passages in a magazine or newspaper.

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