Altered Jar Art - Materials and Equipment

You will need jars! As if that came as a surprise, grin. From my own experiences I would recommend the smaller jars. I found they are perfect for all kinds of projects and the end result looks better then when using a large jar.

It is up to you though and it may also depend on what you want to fill the jar with. Large items call for a large jar. I have no doubt you grasp the concept. :-) Spice jars, baby food jars, small preserves jars to name a few, are what almost any of us have and use in our kitchen. Don't throw them out; clean them, take off the labels (sticky residu can easily be removed with nail polish remover or alcohol) and they are ready to go when you are.

In case you want to create a little scene in the jar, then tweezers come in handy positioning the figurines and/or other items in its proper place. You will also need a glue gun for this type of craft.

If you like to put items in it which require filling up the jar with fluid afterwards, then I would advice using white vinegar. The vinegar ensures that the items keep their colors, while in water and vegetable oil they might slowly fade.

After putting the lid back in place, you may want to wrap floral tape tightly around it. This can be found in craft/hobby and even the larger grocery stores. I did not find any books, videos or classes on altered jar art, but that does not mean it would not be out there.

Who knows, maybe this crazy crafter will publish a book on the subject sometime.