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Instructions upcycling preserving jar

A single lit candle on a wooden table, decorated with dried flowers.

Transform a simple preserving jar into a charming decorative item with this upcycling project. By adding spray paint, dried flowers, and a candle, a plain jar becomes a unique highlight for your decor. Follow these instructions to breathe new life into your old preserving jar and create a personalized decoration.

Material

  • Preserving jar with matching lid
  • Spray paint
  • Dried flowers of your choice
  • Super glue
  • Candle and candle holder

Instructions

1. First, grab the lid from your preserving jar and choose a colour for spraying. You can also gladly leave the lid as it is.
2. During the drying time, you can already decorate the inside of your jar with dried flowers.
3. Has your lid dried? Then you can now attach the candle holder using the superglue.
4. Finally, place the candle into the candle holder. Done!

A candle in a glass with dried flowers on a wooden table.

Instructions Upcycling preserving jar

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