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How To Make A Primitive Lantern

June 28, 2016 By: Linda @ Mixed Kreations14 Comments

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If I can bring new life into something that normally goes into the landfill or recycle bin then that’s what I will do, like this Primitive Lantern made from a pasta jar.

This is just one of many of my Repurposed jar projects. You can find the material list for this project at the bottom of this post.

How to make a Primitive Lantern

Primitive Lantern

Primitive Lantern

1. To make a primitive lantern first start with a clean jar, then tape off one side of the jar with the painters tape placing the tape edges together and making it just a little larger then you want your star.

Primitive Lantern

2. Draw your star onto the tape.

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3. Using your X-acto knife cut the star out, and peel the excess tape off leaving the star in tack.

coffee and mod podge mix

4. Pour about 1/4 cup of mod podge in a disposable container and add about 1 teaspoon of instant coffee grandules, and mix.

How to make a Primitive Lantern

5. Paint your jar completely with the coffee and mod podge mixture.

How to make a Primitive Lantern

6. Let dry throughly, then gently peel the painters tape off.

Primitive Lantern

7. Use your X-acto knife to straighten up any rough edges.

diy primitive lantern

8. Add your wire for hanging, and a battery operated LED tealight to your Primitive Lantern and that’s it!

I am sorry that I forgot to get a picture with the tealight inside. If it’s still at my booth next time I go I will try to remember to get a picture.

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Material List For Primitive Lantern

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* glass jar
* mod podge
* instant coffee granules
* painters tape
* x-acto knife
* annealed wire
* wire cutters
* needle nose pliers
* small disposable cup
* battery operated LED tealight

Have you repurposed any jars into lanterns lately? I would love to see them. Leave a comment below with a link so that I can go check it out.

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  1. Joy | Yummy Seconds says

    June 28, 2016 at 10:18 pm

    This lantern sounds like a fun and easy craft. Thanks for including the step by photos.

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      June 30, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      Thanks! It is so easy, anyone could make it. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Nikki says

    June 29, 2016 at 8:51 am

    I love how you use the instant coffee to get the aged color! Coolest tip ever. I love the way this turned out, so much simpler to cut the star on the jar then try to add a star cutout and get it centered! I never would have thought of that! The wire looks so cool too, it really makes this look like something from decades ago. Mason jars have ended up being so much more than a canning vessel! Our grandmother’s would be amazed! LOL

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      June 30, 2016 at 4:15 pm

      Thank you Nikki! Instant coffee is great for aging paper or fabric too. At first I didn’t have the wire on it but glad that I added it. I know, right. They would be amazed, or say why you messing up a perfectly good canning jar. LOL

      Reply
  3. Mary-the boondocks blog says

    June 29, 2016 at 11:34 am

    Linda I love this idea. Your lantern is full of rustic goodness. I am definitely going to have to try the mod podge idea with coffee. Pinning!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      June 30, 2016 at 4:09 pm

      Thanks Mary! I love my mod podge, I just can’t believe it took so long to discover it. You can add a little bit of coffee or a lot to get it the desired shade your looking for.

      Reply
  4. Michelle Leslie says

    June 30, 2016 at 5:42 am

    Wow, I would never have thought of using coffee and mod podge. It gives it such a lovely old world look. Beautiful!!

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      June 30, 2016 at 4:06 pm

      Thank you Michelle! I use coffee to age paper and fabric so I thought why not try it in mod podge and see if it will give the same aged look.

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  5. Lynn says

    July 1, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    You are absolutely the queen of repurposed Mason Jars! Love this lantern…I can imagine how pretty it will look with a lit votive in it during the evening hours. And I love how you made your own stain with coffee and modge podge…not surprised though. It seems your creativity knows no bounds.

    Happy Fourth of July!

    Hugs, Lynn

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      July 2, 2016 at 4:43 pm

      Thank you Lynn! I just got lucky when trying this, because I wasn’t sure how it would work. I can say the same about your creativity Lynn! Hope you have a Happy Fourth of July!

      Reply
  6. Jessica says

    July 1, 2016 at 6:58 pm

    I love the look of this! I never would have guessed the ingredients though

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      July 2, 2016 at 4:39 pm

      Thanks Jessica! I was sure how it was going to turn out when I decided to give it a try. But was very happy how it turned out.

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  7. Sarah - Craft Invaders says

    July 2, 2016 at 3:58 am

    I have used coffee to age paper before, but never tried mixing it with glue – great idea and lovely results 🙂

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    • Linda @ Mixed Kreations says

      July 2, 2016 at 4:37 pm

      Thanks Sarah! I have used it for aging fabric as well as paper. And mixing with mod podge works well too!

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