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Hello Mason Jar Sign

Create a rustic welcome sign using a wooden mason jar surface!

This project features these great brands:

  • FolkArt Acrylic Paint Logo
  • FolkArt Home Decor Chalk Logo

At a Glance:

Project #17214 Skill Level: Beginner
supplies

Plaid Supplies

FolkArt ® Home Decor Chalk - White Adirondack, 2 oz. - 5936

Number Needed: 1 $2.59
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FolkArt ® Home Decor Chalk - Vintage Teal, 2 oz. - 5727

Number Needed: 1 $2.59
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FolkArt Home Decor Chalk - Parisian Gray, 2 oz. - 6358

Number Needed: 1 $2.59
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FolkArt ® Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paints - Medium Gray, 16 oz. - 6382

Number Needed: 1 $12.99
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Plaid ® Wood Surfaces - Plaques - Extra Large Mason Jar, 18" x 12" - 56694

Number Needed: 1 $15.99
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Folkart ® Brush Sets - Artist Variety Set, 10 pc. - 50536

Number Needed: 1 $8.99
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Other Supplies

Painters Tape
Twine
Faux Greenery 
Hot Glue

instructions

  1. Use painters tape to tape off the middle section of the surface, then paint it your choice of Folk Art paint. 

  2. Once the taped off section has dried, use a stencil to paint on letters or a phrase. 

  3. Paint the two remaining sides on the top and bottom of the taped off section using your choice of Folk Art paint. 

  4. Paint the lid of the mason jar using any shade of Folk Art gray paint. 

  5. Paint the ridges within the mason jar lid a darker shade of gray to give contrast. 

  6. Use hot glue to attach twine and greenery around the neck of the mason jar.

resources

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Related FAQs

Cool colors are all the colors on the Green and Blue side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Green, Green, Blue/Green, Blue, Blue/Purple, Purple are all cool colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
Transparent colors are thinned with medium or water to create a wash or a glaze of color that you can see through to the underlying surface.
Warm colors are all the colors on the yellow and red side of the color wheel. Yellow, Yellow/Orange, Orange, Red Orange, Red, Red/Purple, Purple are all warm colors. All colors on the color wheel can be both warm and cool except Orange.
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Disclaimer: The information found in each project is presented in good faith, but no warranty is given, nor results guaranteed, nor is freedom from any patent to be inferred. Since we have no control over physical conditions surrounding the application of information herein contained, Plaid Enterprises, Inc. disclaims any liability for untoward results.

Important: Please be sure to thoroughly read the instructions for all products, paying particular attention to all cautions and warnings shown to ensure the proper and safe use of the product.

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