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DIY Beachy Mason Jar Terrarium
Fill a mason jar with all your favorite beach pieces and create a relaxing terrarium, great for any coastal decor.
Age Group:
Adult Crafts
Project Type:
Crafts
Supplies
1
mason jar and lid
use large jar with a smooth, round surface on all sides
1
cup
sand
1
cup
seaglass in white
10
pieces
glass vase fillers in white and aqua
6
pieces
sea shells, medium sized
2
pieces
driftwood, uniquely shaped resembling coral
about 5-7" long to fit inside jar
1
piece
driftwood
about 2-3" long
1
piece
driftwood with a flatter surface for writing
about 2" long
acrylic paint in white and turquoise
with a matte finish
paintbrush
paint pen in white
glitter, clear
fine or extra-fine
hot glue gun
rope
twinkle lights
Instructions
Preparing the Supplies
Wash and dry the mason jar, removing all labels and glue.
Give the tall, “coral-like” pieces of driftwood a coat white paint.
While the paint is still wet, pour some fine glitter over top of the driftwood.
For the smaller driftwood pieces, apply a light coat of turquoise paint.
Once the piece with the flatter surface is dry, use a white paint pen and print the word “breathe” across the front.
Apply a coat of paint to the mason jar lid.
Assembling the Beach Terrarium:
Pour the sand into the jar.
Put a layer of white sea glass into the jar.
Insert the longer “coral-like” piece of driftwood into the sand in the center of the terrarium.
Position the smaller turquoise driftwood pieces around the “coral”.
Place the seashells and glass beads inside the jar on top of the seaglass.
Gently insert a strand of twinkle lights.
Seal the jar with the painted mason jar lid.
Using a preheated glue gun, apply a dab of glue to the bottom of the remaining seashells and press them to the top of the mason jar lid.
Tie a piece of cotton rope around the neck of the jar.
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