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Craft Tutorials | Adult Crafts | Mason Jar Crafts | Pretty Painted Mason Jar Drinking Glasses
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Pretty Painted Mason Jar Drinking Glasses

Author by Amanda Davis on August 1, 2019 Updated on December 6, 2020

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These pretty Painted Mason Jars make for great drinking glasses! This kid-friendly craft is quick and simple to do over the weekend
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Mason jars are great in so many ways. Today, we’re turning them into pretty painted mason jar drinking glasses. But you can turn them into nightlights, herb gardens, and even wall decor. 

mason jar drinking glasses

Painted Mason Jar Drinking Glasses

I’m always on the lookout for mason jars. I love to make luminaries from them, but I noticed that my kids were using them occasionally as drinking glasses.

colorful painted mason jar glasses

My kids are teens and up, so they like the heavier, sturdy glass over a plastic cup. Plus, I think they believe that the jars actually hold more.

Pretty painted mason jar drinking glasses

That gave me an idea. Painted mason jars.

Crystal Enamel Drinking Glasses

A few years ago I picked up a box of drinking glasses at the thrift store. I painted them (tutorial – Crystal Enamel Drinking Glasses), and they were great, and really pretty, for a while. Not because of any problems with the paint, the glasses were thin and delicate and it didn’t take long before they were all broken.

Mason jar drinking glasses with orange wedge

But, when I noticed the kids drinking from mason jars, I thought they would make really pretty cups for a summer barbecue. I had stopped at a garage sale recently that had some nice big jars for 50 cents each. So I cleaned them up and went to work!

DecoArt gloss enamel paint

I used the same type of paint I used for the glasses a few years ago. Americana’s Crystal Gloss Enamels.

Keep in mind that this is not a “paint them today use them today” type project. The paint needs 4 days to cure. So please plan ahead!

Painted Mason Jar Drinking Glasses in a row

As always, a full printable supply list and instructions are at the end of this post.

For this project you will need the following supplies:

  • Glass wide mouth mason jars (mine are quart size)
  • Paintbrush

Crystal Gloss Enamels:

  • Pink
  • Turquoise
  • Orange
  • Purple
  • Yellow
  • Citron


painting mason jar

Once your jars are nice and clean, paint a coat of Citron (green) onto the body of the jar, up to about the spot where the glass begins to curve.

paint the mason jars citron green

You don’t want to paint too high, in order to leave room for the flowers. But more importantly, while this paint is non-toxic, it is not approved by the FDA to touch food. So you don’t want to paint the rims where your lips will touch the jar.

adding flowers to the mason jars

Use the handle end of your paintbrush dipped in the different colored enamels and dot on flowers. Couldn’t be easier! Use a different color to dot on the centers. You may notice the petals dripping a little. If they do, just “draw” circles with your paintbrush handle in the petal to spread it around a little. You can also turn the jars upside down for five minutes then right side up for five minutes, and alternate now and then to keep gravity confused. ;-)

painted mason jar drinking glasses with flowers

This step is important. Now that you are done painting, the paint needs to cure for FOUR DAYS. Just put them somewhere where they won’t be bothered.

painted mason jar drinking glasses on a window sill

After the four day curing period, follow the instructions on the back of the paint bottle for baking them. Then you are good to go!

mason jar drinking glasses painted

Next step is to have a barbecue and invite me. :) And don’t forget to make my mason jar lid coasters! Have any leftover wine bottles you’d like to upcycle? Try these pretty Painted Wine Bottles! They’re perfect to use as a centerpiece with flowers or as home decor for around the house!

More mason jar crafts

I love to craft with jars. You can see all my jar crafts here, or here’s a few I’ve hand picked for you below. And don’t forget to print my free mason jar spice labels!

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Painted Mason Jar Drinking Glasses

These pretty Painted Mason Jars make for great drinking glasses! This kid-friendly craft is quick and simple to do over the weekend
Prep Time40 minutes mins
Crafting Time4 days d
Total Time4 days d 40 minutes mins
Age Group: Adult

Supplies

  • Glass wide mouth mason jars mine are quart size
  • Paintbrush

Crystal Gloss Enamels:

  • Pink
  • Turquoise
  • Orange
  • Purple
  • Yellow
  • Citron

Instructions

  • Once your jars are nice and clean, paint a coat of Citron (green) onto the body of the jar, up to about the spot where the glass begins to curve.
  • You don't want to paint too high, in order to leave room for the flowers. But more importantly, while this paint is non-toxic, it is not approved by the FDA to touch food. So you don't want to paint the rims where your lips will touch the jar.
  • Use the handle end of your paintbrush dipped in the different colored enamels and dot on flowers. Couldn't be easier! Use a different color to dot on the centers. You may notice the petals dripping a little. If they do, just "draw" circles with your paintbrush handle in the petal to spread it around a little. You can also turn the jars upside down for five minutes then right side up for five minutes, and alternate now and then to keep gravity confused. ;-)
  • This step is important. Now that you are done painting, the paint needs to cure for FOUR DAYS. Just put them somewhere where they won't be bothered.
  • After the four day curing period, follow the instructions on the back of the paint bottle for baking them. Then you are good to go!

Expert Tips & FAQs

You will need 4 days drying time for this project, so please be sure to plan ahead!

This post originally appeared here on Jul 9, 2014.

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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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  1. isaias acosta says

    April 4, 2017 at 9:53 am

    Me and my fiance are having a backyard bbq wedding. And we want to make these as party favors for our guests. How many mason jars can you paint with one 2 ounce bottle of green?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      April 7, 2017 at 8:45 am

      It would be difficult to give you an exact number, but I would guess probably ten or even more. I painted 6 jars for this project and still had paint left. However, better to err on the side of caution and buy one bottle for every 6 jars. You can always return any unopened bottles or use the paint for another project :)

      Reply
  2. Marquita says

    October 5, 2015 at 2:58 am

    Hello I would like to paint jars that I would later put baked goods in. Are there darker colors available. Like dark red or black. And can I bake in them once painted?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      October 14, 2015 at 11:52 am

      Hi Marquita. I spoke with DecoArt, the manufacturer of the Americana brand of enamel paints and here was their response:

      “This is not recommended. Our glass paints have specific cure/baking times and temps. Hotter temps and longer baking times could cause the paint to blister and/or discolor.”

      Reply
  3. Ona says

    February 23, 2015 at 10:05 am

    Does it have to be enamel paint? Could it work with acrylics?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      February 23, 2015 at 5:05 pm

      Hi Ona! Enamel paints are made specifically to last through washing, including in the desihwasher. Regular acrylics will not last. However if you are painting for decorative purposes only, regular acrylics should be just fine!

      Reply
      • Cas says

        March 2, 2015 at 10:01 pm

        So these CAN go in the dishwasher? How durable is the paint?

        Reply
        • Amanda Formaro says

          March 9, 2015 at 5:55 pm

          The manufacturer says that can be washed top rack, I always hand wash so I don’t have first hand experience with the durability in the dishwasher.

          Reply
  4. Sydney says

    January 21, 2015 at 12:29 pm

    That orange beverage looks really good, what is it?

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      February 5, 2015 at 7:15 am

      I’m sorry Sydney, I honestly can’t remember!

      Reply
  5. BECKY HOPKINS says

    July 10, 2014 at 8:00 pm

    I WANT TO LEARN TO DO STAINED GLASS PROJECTS—NO BAKING
    COULD I HAVE INFO ON WHAT TO GET & HOW TO APPLY FROM YOU, AS YOU ARE
    A WONDERFUL CRAFTER & GIVE GREAT DIRECTIONS..
    THANK YOU, BECKY

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 11, 2014 at 8:28 am

      Hi Becky! I’m afraid I haven’t dabbled in real stained glass. I have used glass stain paints, which are more like a faux stained glass. You can see those projects here https://craftsbyamanda.com/?s=stain+glass

      Reply
  6. Cindy says

    July 10, 2014 at 12:23 pm

    How cute! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

    Reply
    • Amanda Formaro says

      July 11, 2014 at 8:28 am

      Thank you Cindy :)

      Reply
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