Frosted Mason Jar Photo Frames

Making frosted mason jar photo frames is actually really easy! They look antique but are made with new (or recycled) mason jars and a bit of paint. The secret is the marbling of various colors of frosted glass paint to get that vintage look. But once you get it, you have unique frames that complement a farmhouse or vintage style home.

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Frosted Mason Jar Photo Frames

These mason jar picture frames look great with black and white photos but you can also try them with colored or true vintage pictures as well. Display your favorite snapshots in style by placing them on your mantel or on a shelf!

Related: Love farmhouse style? You might also enjoy these farmhouse pillows or this change jar for the laundry room.

Supplies needed to make frosted mason jar picture frames:

• Mason jars in various sizes (I used the smooth sided version)
• Marbling medium
• Frosted glass paint in sapphire, turquoise, and Aegean sea
• Craft sticks
• Disposable cups
• Cardboard
• Black and white or color photos

How to make frosted glass mason jar picture frames:

1. Mix the marbling medium with the frosted glass paint. I mixed it 2 parts marbling medium to 1 part paint. The instructions on the bottle say to mix 1 to 1 but I wanted a more transparent look to the jars so I used less paint.
2. Stir well inside of a disposable cup with a craft stick.
3. Then start dripping on your jars and turning them as you go. Drip all three colors on the jars randomly. Keep turning and allowing the paint to marble until the entire jar is covered.
4. You can also use the craft stick to help spread the paint to cover all areas.
5. Then turn the jar upside down on top of a disposable cup.
6. Repeat for all jars then allow to dry overnight.
7. Remove the dry jars from the cups and clean up the excess dried paint from the tops if needed.
8. Add your photo and display your frosted mason jar photo frames around your home.

Make as many or as few of these jars as you would like. They make great homemade gifts as well!

I made them in various sizes to add some dimension.

The marbling of the three colors help make these jars look antique. They’re a great way to add some farmhouse flair to your home!

More great ways to use mason jars:

• Mason Jar Tissue Holder
• Mason Jar Bird Feeder
• Mason Jar Bathroom Organizer
• Mason Jar Herb Garden
• Easter Bunny Mason Jars
• Burlap and Doily Luminaries
• Snowflake Mason Jar Vases

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Frosted Mason Jar Picture Frame

Add farmhouse style antique jars to your home in minutes with just some plain jars and a little paint.

Age Group: Adult Crafts

Project Type: Mason Jar Crafts

Author: Angie Holden

Supplies

• Mason jars in various sizes I used the smooth sided version
• Marbling medium
• Frosted glass paint sapphire, turquoise, and Aegean sea
• Craft sticks
• Disposable cups
• Cardboard
• Black and white or color photos

Instructions

• Mix the marbling medium with the frosted glass paint. I mixed it 2 parts marbling medium to 1 part paint. The instructions on the bottle say to mix 1 to 1 but I wanted a more transparent look to the jars so I used less paint.
• Stir well inside of a disposable cup with a craft stick.
• Then start dripping on your jars and turning them as you go. Drip all three colors on the jars randomly. Keep turning and allowing the paint to marble until the entire jar is covered.
• You can also use the craft stick to help spread the paint to cover all areas.
• Then turn the jar upside down on top of a disposable cup.
• Repeat for all jars then allow to dry overnight.
• Remove the dry jars from the cups and clean up the excess dried paint from the tops if needed.
• Add your photo and display your frosted mason jar photo frame anywhere around your home.

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This post originally appeared here on Mar 13, 2019.