By Roni Johnson
It’s finally beginning to look like summer! To welcome in the season I have a fun project to add cheer to your picnics, BBQ’s or anywhere you are going to gather. A multi-use Watermelon Slice Mason Jar – it can be used as a vase for fresh flowers, a handy organizer to hold forks, knives and spoons or even a fun lantern for late-night get together. It will add a fun fruity element no matter how you choose to use it.
Skill: Beginner
Time: 35 minutes + Dry Time
Directions:
Step 1
Wash and dry the mason jar.
Step 2
Tape off a diagonal design using painters tape as shown.
Step 3
Draw a zigzag vertical line using the Cotton White StazOn Studio Glaze leaving ¾” – 1” between lines and let dry.
Step 4
Apply one or more layers of Cactus Green StazOn Studio Glaze over the taped off section of the jar. For the example I applied one layer over the entire area and a second layer between the zigzag stripes to create the dark and light green stripes found on a real watermelon.
Step 5
Remove the painters tape. You may need to use an exacto knife on stubborn areas of the tape.
Step 6
Use Cotton White StazOn Studio Glaze to create a ½” wide border around the edge of the green watermelon rind.
Step 7
Draw watermelon seeds over the remainder of the jar using Jet Black Studio Glaze and let them dry completely.
Step 8
Apply St Valentine’s StazOn Studio Glaze to the upper portion of the jar covering the watermelon seeds as you go. Let this layer dry completely.
Step 9
Finish off the project by adding a bow around the neck of the jar.
Art Supplies:
Imagine
Other
- Mason Jar
- Jute Twine
- Battery Operated Tea Light
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