Recycle a jar into a pretty gift vase or pencil pot that will add some color to the recipient's desk.
| Prep Time: Under 1 hour | |
| What you need: | |
| Clean, empty jar
Acrylic or liquid tempera paints Paintbrushes or cotton swabs White glue Clear glaze (available at craft stores) | |
| Seasons: Birthday, Christmas, Hanukkah, Mother's day, Year-round | |
| Materials: paints | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. | To make the paints stick to the glass, first mix the colors with some glue. Keep the paint thick so it won't run. |
| 2. | Use brushes or cotton swabs to paint a design on the jar. To erase a mistake, use a paper towel to wipe off the paint before it hardens. |
| 3. | Let the paint dry, then seal the finished design with a coat of glaze. |
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