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Faux Sea Glass Mason Jar

February 5, 2014 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations65 Comments

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I’ve been seeing a lot of pretty projects made from faux sea glass. Candle holders, vases, etc. I finally gave it a try, and it is so easy. The recipe I found said to use Elmer’s glue, but I didn’t have any, so I used Mod Podge instead. (Supply list at bottom of post)

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First mix about three tablespoons of mod Podge, and two drops of food coloring.

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Paint jar than sit upside down to dry. Cover leftover Mod Podge until ready to paint the next coat.

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Add another coat of your nixture, and let dry throughly.

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I added four coats of the mixture to achieve the color that I wanted. I found out that a sponge brush works better then a paint brush. It goes on smoother and leaves less lines for a more even coat.

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I liked how it turned out so I decided to do one in green as well.

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With the green I used only the sponge brush. Which went on smoother, and only took three coats to achieve the color I was looking for.

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Faux Sea Glass Supply List

Mod Podge
Food coloring
Disposalble Container
Glass Jar
Paint brush or sponge brush

What do you think? Have you tried any faux sea glass technique’s? If so I would love to hear about it. Please share in comments below.

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  1. Michelle says

    September 26, 2016 at 12:27 am

    These are so pretty Linda. Great tip about using the sponge instead of a paint brush, it does look so much smoother.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      September 26, 2016 at 4:51 am

      Thanks Michelle! I love how they turned out, and they are so fun and easy to make. The sponge did make a difference.

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      • Barbara says

        July 28, 2018 at 12:04 am

        Hi, they look great. Seeing’s it’s food colouring, how do you set it if you need to wash it? Do you bake it or is it OK how it is once its dried?

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        • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

          July 31, 2018 at 4:40 pm

          Hi Barbara! No I didn’t bake it. The Mod Podge drys hard, and I would just use a damp cloth and wipe it down.

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        • Shelia says

          July 31, 2019 at 6:39 am

          You can get two different types of hodgepodge one is for glass that. You can drink out of and put in dishwasher it has to cure for 28 days I think

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          • SHElia says

            July 31, 2019 at 6:40 am

            Sorry about mistakes didn’t see till to late

          • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

            August 12, 2019 at 2:18 pm

            That is good to know. Thanks so much for the info and stopping by!

    • Amanda says

      December 29, 2018 at 11:56 pm

      Very pretty Linda. Do you let the jars dry on their own after painting the mixture on the jars? I’m just wondering if there’s any baking the jars afterwards

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      • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

        December 31, 2018 at 4:04 pm

        Hi Amanda! Yes I just let them dry on their own. No baking involved! I hope this helps, and if you have any more questions please don’t hesitate to ask. Thanks for stopping by!

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        • Allison says

          April 17, 2019 at 8:56 am

          Linda,

          I am wanting to do this project on Earth Day for my son’s Pre-K class as a way to upcycle old jars. Do you think I could use a blow dryer on cool to help speed up the drying process so we can get all the layers on while I’m there?

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          • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

            April 17, 2019 at 4:03 pm

            Hi Allison! That sounds like fun, I’m sure they would enjoy that. I think that using a blow dryer would work just fine!

    • Margaret says

      January 10, 2020 at 7:29 pm

      Do you apply the paint to the outside of the jar?

      Thank you

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      • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

        January 14, 2020 at 1:51 pm

        Hi Margaret! Yes, I applied the paint to the outside of the jars.

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    • Arden says

      March 5, 2020 at 5:27 pm

      Hi, I tried your method and using Elmer’s Glue. Your method produced a more stained glass like result which I loved. Thank you for sharing.

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      • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

        March 10, 2020 at 10:45 am

        Thanks Arden! I haven’t tried it using Elmer glue, I’ve always used Mod Podge. But I will have to give it a try sometime.

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        • Jody says

          July 7, 2020 at 3:01 pm

          Why did my jars turn out so bad. I followed the steps

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          • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

            August 29, 2020 at 6:28 am

            Hi Jody! I’m sorry that your jars didn’t turn out. I don’t know why without seeing them. Maybe you put on too thick of a coat of paint?

  2. Terri Steffes says

    January 18, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    Those colors are fantastic. What are you going to do with them?

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      January 24, 2017 at 1:24 pm

      I took these to the craft mall for my booth.

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  3. Angela says

    January 25, 2018 at 10:00 am

    I absolutely love how the finish product looks. I have a clear glass project that I would look to apply this same method using white. Do you have any suggestions of what I can use since I can’t get white food coloring?

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      January 29, 2018 at 6:16 am

      Hi Angela! You may try just a little bit of white acrylic paint. Let me know how that works, I’ve never thought of using white.

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      • Sondra Kennedy says

        January 23, 2019 at 10:51 am

        Folk Art makes an enamel version of white. I use it when I paint roses on jars or vases, etc. The paint dries very well after a few days but it can also benefit from some time in an oven; however, I never put my art in the dishwasher. I’m too fearful of that.

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        • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

          January 23, 2019 at 6:00 pm

          Hi Sondra! I will have to look for the folk art enamel version. I haven’t ever put any of my jars in the oven. I will have to look into that technique. Thanks for stopping by!

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          • Montse says

            August 16, 2020 at 12:27 pm

            A mi me queda muy transparent i poco color, lo hago con vols blanca pues no tengo ese producto

  4. Tonia says

    February 18, 2018 at 11:10 am

    I’m really naive when it comes to paints. I know you can’t ingest paints. Lol. But do you know if you could put liquid in the jars after painting the inside? Such as soap or even water if used as a vase? Also what if used for consumables such as flour, coffee, cookies? Suggestions? Thank you

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      February 19, 2018 at 4:15 pm

      Hi Tonia! No I wouldn’t advice painting the inside if you are going to add liquids, or any consumable items. You could paint the outside like I did on these faux sea glass jars though. Hope this helps. If you have anymore question please don’t hesitate to ask.

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      • Tina Geane says

        February 22, 2018 at 1:06 am

        I thought these jars came out incredible- I saved a bunch of large jar candles, that I completely cleaned all the wax out of, I want to make into jars for the bathroom w/ labels u make out of tape it’s cool the words come off on the jar/ not the tape I saw on Pinterest & I have a blue beach theme so I’m going to do the blue on the hard. I’m going to put felt on the bottom. So glass jars & porcelain counters don’t smash. Thanks for great tip, and great idea to use some of those whole basket of candle jars.

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        • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

          February 27, 2018 at 5:44 pm

          Those will be so pretty Tina! I have seen the labels made with tape, and it looks like it would be so easy. I haven’t got to try it yet but want to give it a try sometime. Adding felt to the bottom of the jars is a great idea!

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        • Carolyn says

          January 12, 2022 at 10:55 pm

          Hi Tina. I’m really hoping you see this comment LOL. I’m not sure how old your comment to Linda is. I would love to discuss your method of doing labels using tape. I hope I hear from you. If you by chance do see this my email is caringlee1@hotmail.ca or on “Facebook” Carolyn Lee Wilson. Thank you for your time.

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      • Linda says

        April 1, 2020 at 9:53 pm

        There’s also a spray paint that is seafoam that’s way easier.

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        • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

          June 22, 2020 at 2:16 pm

          Hi Linda! Yes I seen that and I do want to give it a try, but sometimes I guess I like to try it the hard way. LOL

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  5. kann0714 says

    April 5, 2018 at 4:10 pm

    can you swirl different colors of food coloring?

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      April 6, 2018 at 3:46 pm

      I haven’t tried that, I will have to sometime.

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  6. Mary says

    May 6, 2018 at 8:55 pm

    Linda I definitely need to try this. I need more blue jars in my life now that I’m going through blue beach and skies withdrawal! Haha!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      May 10, 2018 at 5:18 pm

      I bet you are Mary! I would love to see what you come up with. I’m sure it will be amazing!

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  7. Cece says

    December 3, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    Hi Linda, this is my first time trying to paint a seagrass cake stand. I only painted the bottom of the plate and the stand. How long do I let it dry so as not to see the brush or sponge marks?

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      December 3, 2018 at 6:02 pm

      Hi Cece! It should be dry within an hour, but I don’t know that the brush marks will go completely away. I don’t suggest putting it in water to clean. Just use a damp cloth to wipe down.

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  8. Terrie says

    December 6, 2018 at 11:10 pm

    You know, there is a mod podge that is dishwasher safe after it cures for 28 days. I use it on painted jewelry pieces. That would be my choice for this craft!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      December 7, 2018 at 4:53 pm

      Thanks Terrie! I thought they did but I couldn’t find it when I went looking for it. Guess they were just out, I will have to look again. Thanks! 🙂

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      • Judy says

        January 19, 2019 at 9:11 pm

        I have some old lightbulbs I’m wanting to paint and use for garden decore. Would this tecnique work if I used a sealer over the painted glass?

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        • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

          January 22, 2019 at 6:23 pm

          Hi Judy! I would think that if you used an outdoor sealer it would be fine. You may need to seal it once or twice a year.

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          • Debbie says

            February 24, 2020 at 6:29 pm

            I was wondering about Judy using those light bulbs for garden decor. Especially if she is using them as lights I would want to be sure they don’t get too hot? Will that be a problem?

          • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

            March 2, 2020 at 9:55 am

            Hi Debbie! I have never tried them as lights. I think Judy would just need to keep an eye on them.

  9. Karen says

    September 24, 2019 at 9:46 am

    I was wondering if I could use gel/paste food coloring. I do cake decorating and I have the Wilton gel/paste colors. There are just so many more colors than using regular food colors. I’m doing a project with the kids at church and we are needing colored jars

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      September 30, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      Hi Karen! I’m not sure about gel past food coloring but you could try mixing some with Mod Podge and see. I would think it would. I have used a few drops of paint and even coffee grounds to add color to Mod Podge without any problems. Thanks for stopping by!

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  10. jenny says

    October 27, 2019 at 4:07 pm

    Can you do this on wine bottles too?

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      October 30, 2019 at 3:11 pm

      Hi Jenny! Yes you can do this on any clear glass jar or bottle.

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  11. Sharron Oneill says

    January 17, 2020 at 9:29 pm

    Awesome.enjoy trying new things.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      January 27, 2020 at 11:51 am

      Thanks Sharron! I’m glad you enjoyed the post! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Evelyn Atilano says

    February 22, 2020 at 9:35 pm

    Hi Linda,I just painted my first jar. When I am all done am I able to mod podge a picture on it with plain mod podge?

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      March 2, 2020 at 9:58 am

      Hi Evelyn! I haven’t tried that but I bet that will be really pretty!

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  13. Christie says

    July 13, 2020 at 8:29 am

    I am really excited to try these! They are so pretty! I don’t have food coloring (yeah, I know… I’m not a baker!) But I have tons of liquid soap coloring. Can I use that instead?
    Thanks for sharing! Look forward to more posts from you!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      August 29, 2020 at 6:23 am

      Thank you Christie! I don’t see why you couldn’t use soap coloring! You could also use just a dap of acrylic paint. Just enough to give it some color. Thanks for stopping by!

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  14. shwetha says

    July 13, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    Can i apply warnish after painting as a seal to protect the paint

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      August 29, 2020 at 6:18 am

      Hi Shwetha! Sure you could spray on some varnish to help protect, but the Mod Podge used in this project will also help.

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  15. Lynette says

    December 14, 2020 at 9:49 pm

    Would like to tint the inside of a wine bottle can i just pour it in and rotate it to cover.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      December 21, 2020 at 8:53 am

      Hi Lynette! Yes I am sure that you work. Just sit the bottle upside down on some wax paper until the extra runs out. Thanks for stopping by!

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  16. NOrene says

    February 7, 2021 at 12:59 pm

    Do you know if it’s safe to painted this on the inside of a votive candle holder?

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      February 18, 2021 at 3:00 pm

      Hi Norene! I don’t think it would hold up if it was painted on the inside of a candle holder that would be used. Try it on the outer side.

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  17. TRICIA Snider says

    September 3, 2021 at 9:21 pm

    Hi my name is Tricia. I started my first time tinted my mason Jars. But I used Mod Podge Gloss _ Lustre’_ Lustre plus my food coloring that I have around my house. Cause, painted 3 mason Jars with the Mod Podge & do you think that will work as well 2. or should I should use the Mod Podge that you used on you jars. So what is your suggestion. Thx again for sharing your craft on Pinterest. Thx again
    Tricia S.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      September 4, 2021 at 6:02 am

      Hi Tricia! I have never used the mod podge gloss_lustre. I would think that it would work, just be glossier. Hope this helps! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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