Mason Jar CraftsNo. 8703 · The 2026 edition
Spooky Mason Jar Lantern
Create a spooky glow with a simple mason jar lantern painted black.
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Transform an ordinary mason jar into a creepy lantern by painting it black with a cutout pattern. After the paint dries, pop in a tea light candle and enjoy the eerie light. It's a quick and easy Halloween decoration.
You'll need
Directions
- Wash and dry the mason jar until it's spotless.
- Apply black paint to the jar's exterior, but leave an unpainted area to form a window or design.
- Wait for the paint to fully harden before moving on.
- Drop the tea light candle into the jar and ignite it.
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