Add a battery operated tealight or votive candle and watch your Christmas mason jars shine! They sparkle during the day and glow warmly at night. Best of all they only take 15 minutes to make!
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Do I have to seal the snowy mason jar?
You don’t have to cover the Epsom salt and glitter with a spray sealer, but be aware that if you don’t, the salt easily falls off when you touch or bump it. Even setting the jar down will cause a bit of the salt to fall off. We recommend adding a layer of spray sealer over the Epsom salt and glitter mixture. This is especially important if you’re giving the snowy mason jar as a gift or if you want to keep them for more than one year.
What type of greenery should I use?
We cut fresh cedar sprigs from our front yard and used red plastic berries we had from old Christmas decorations. You can also use fresh red berries but the only ones we could find were soft and looked like they wouldn’t last the season. If you use fresh greenery remember that it will wilt over time. (Although if it wilts, it’s really easy to replace). Plastic or fake greenery will last forever.
Can I use glue instead of mod podge?
Yes, you can use tacky glue instead of mod podge. I think regular school glue would probably work as well. You just need to use a glue that dries clear.
How do I store my snowy mason jar?
Even after spraying the faux snow with the spray sealer, the salt is really fragile and comes off when bumped. Be sure to store your Christmas mason jars so the edges are protected and won’t rub against anything. We recommend storing them upright in a box with a cardboard partition between each jar – Something like a wine bottle box. You can make your own compartments in an empty box using strips of empty cereal boxes.
Where can I buy epsom salt?
Can I use something else in place of the epsom salt?
If you don’t have epsom salt, you can also use coarse kosher salt or flaky sea salt. You could also use fake snow – it has a bit of a different texture, but it gives a similar look.
These snowy mason jars are SO PRETTY! Add in a battery operated tealight, strings of fairy lights, or even light a real votive candle to enjoy the warmth and cozy glow of these Christmas mason jars.
Here’s even more mason jar craft ideas:
Mason Jar Leaf Lantern
Pressed Flower Lanterns
Mason Jar Candles
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