Gettin Crafty with Mason

SOURCE FOR PAINTING A MASON JAR: http://www.heatherinks.com/crafts/select-right-paint-mason-jar-crafts.html How to Select the Right Paint for Mason Jar Crafts Glass Paint There are glass paints available that don't need to be fired (baked or heated) and those that do. Of the kinds that need to be heated, some new glass paints have been formulated to be heated in a standard kitchen oven opening up the glass painting options for families rather than just artists. The glass paints tend to have a translucent quality and can be mixed with thinner for an even lighter tint. These work well for painting mason jars that will be candle holders and vases. Glass Paint Pens Glass paint pens have the same options and qualities as the glass paints applied by brush, except that the artist has more control over the application due to it being a convenient pen style application. Acrylic Paint Acrylic paint is opaque or solid when applied. This paint can be thinned to apply with a more translucent quality. Complete scenes or murals can be painted on mason jars or glass jars using acrylic paints. Acrylic paints can also be easily applied with brushes, stamps, and sponges. Acrylic paints don't need to be heated for curing; however, this is not as durable as glass paints. Mason jars painted with acrylic paints will benefit from a brush application or spray of sealer or clear coat, commonly found in art and crafts stores. Spray Paint Spray paint is an economical background for a mason jar craft where you desire to have the background a solid color. Once the mason jar or glass jar is sprayed a solid color, then it can be painted with acrylic paints, craft paints, puffy paints, or have clay, sparkles, stickers, decals, or other embellishments applied to it. Children's Stain Glass Paints Elmer's Glue and Yarn Painting Puffy Craft Paints Oil Paints Glow in the Dark Paint Nail Polish Nail polish is a fun option that is widely available. Painting mason jars with nail polish and fine tips is an excellent way to use up old nail polish. Older nail polish that is too thick and chunky for finger nail application works superb for painting. Thick nail polish also works well to hold embellishments such as decals, nail stickers, flowers, and sparkles.