Clearly-for-Candy Jars

Use the pattern to create this flower design, or freehand a design of your own.

• Clear glass candy jars with lids
• Tracing paper and pencil
• Scissors; masking tape
• Glass paints
• Paintbrushes
• Pencil with round-tip eraser

1. Download the free pattern. (Downloading requires Adobe Acrobat software.) Before beginning, wash the glassware and let it dry. Be careful not to touch the areas to be painted.

Floral Pattern

Download Adobe Acrobat

Step 2

2. Using the photographs for inspiration, decide how you want to paint the jars. Most of these designs are painted freehand. To paint the floral jar, trace the pattern onto tracing paper. Trim any extra paper away from the design. Tape the pattern to the inside of the candy jar. Using a wide flat paintbrush, paint the background stripes. Let dry.

Step 3

3. Paint the flower motif, painting over the stripes. Let the paint dry. Add the flower center, leaves, outlines, and highlights. Let the paint dry.

4. To make dots, dip the eraser end of a pencil into paint and dot on the surface of the jar. To paint smaller dots, dip the handle end of a paintbrush into paint.

5. To make small squares, make short strokes using a flat paintbrush. Let the paint dry.

• The glass paint you choose may require baking to become permanent. Be sure to read the paint manufacturer's instructions.
• If layering paint, let each layer dry before painting over it.