Save Those Old Pasta Jars To Create A Stylish Stone Vase

Wondering if there's a way to make use of the glass jars you have leftover from ready-made pasta sauces? Glass may be breakable but it's still a sturdy material that can serve many purposes, so why not upcycle glass jars for a stylish and functional home? One way you can create stunning decor from these used glass jars is to use stones and glue to transform them into beautiful stone vases.

The process for this DIY craft project is simple. Begin by removing the label from the glass jar and cleaning it off. Get some stones of choice, such as the YISZM Black Pebbles for Plants, and a glue gun like the Krightlink Hot Glue Gun Kit. Add a heavy bead of glue to each stone and place one by one in a neat pattern, beginning at the top. Work by filling in each row until you reach the bottom. Continue the process until your glass jar is covered with beautiful stones. Pour water into the jar and add some cut flowers of choice as you proudly display your creation.

The resulting stone vase from this fun DIY will look unique, and you can match it to work with your decor. Consider colored stones for a more whimsical look or beige stones to blend into a neutral aesthetic. If you like this idea but don't want to work with stone you could switch out the pebbles for some glass beads or glass tiles. With this addition, your vase can have translucency, which could make for a stunning display in a sunlit window. Consider the BTMIEY Glue Down Irregular Tiny Mosaic Tiles and make a rainbow pattern on your jar.

However, when gluing glass onto glass, remember to look for a specific glass-to-glass adhesive. Make sure both the tiles or beads and the jar are clean, and apply a tiny dot of adhesive to the glass before pressing them together. With ALECPEA Fast Curing & Waterproof Adhesive, your tiles can be set in 15 seconds.

No pasta sauce jars? No problem. You can still take advantage of this creative DIY project with other types of glass jars. Any empty jar like a pickle jar or a preserve jar can be used for displaying flowers or storing items. You can also vamp up mason jars into vases using the above techniques, or turn an old mason jar into vintage-style decor by creating effects with clay or certain types of paint. The only limit is your imagination, so save your glass jars and get ready to create jar centerpieces that will always wow your guests.