Fancy Painted Glassware

Hello Hambly, this is Kirsty.
I  have a small confession to make, and I hope you might be able to relate: I find it really difficult to throw away used glass jars and bottles. Yes, I recycle – of course I do – but I can’t help seeing the repurposing potential in things like empty jam jars as well. I have an ever-growing collection on my office windowsill, and although I use them to store all sorts of things, from buttons to coins to crochet hooks, they’re mostly practical, rather than pretty. The solution? A quick and easy, but super-effective Hambly makeover.

Supply list:
Empty glass jars and bottles
Spray paint (I used Montana Gold, in Marble which is a very pale shade of grey)
Hambly overlays, rub-ons and washi tape
 
Step 1:  Make sure your jars and bottles are clean and completely dry. Spray on 2-3 coats of paint, to create a smooth, even finish.
Tip: If your glass has sticky marks where you’ve peeled off labels, try rubbing them with metal polish (e.g. Brasso), and then rinse in soapy water.

 
Step 2: Cut strips of overlay to fit around some of the jars. Overlap the ends at the back and either glue them into place, or – for a semi-permanent option – hold together with washi-tape. This makes it easy to change up the overlay whenever you like.

 
Step 3: Add rub-ons to the rest of your painted glassware, either applying them singly or combining a couple of different designs.

 
Use the finished pieces to hold whatever you like, or line them up to make a fancy display. 



Thanks for visiting, and don’t blame me if you suddenly start finding it really difficult to throw away used glassware!

Comments

[Sandra]

Wow these are beautiful thank you so much for the tutorial. Just waiting for all the lovely new Hamby to arrive over here in the UK.

[Chantelle Huizenga]

what a gorgeous project - these are all lovely. Thanks for the inspiration ☺

[leeann Pearce]

I so love this idea and they look fantastic... awesome work kirsty!

[Amy tan]

Fantastic! Love the spray paint color!

[robin]

Now that is just plain CUTE!

[Sarahwww]

Love them!!

[Jan]

I already have a box in the garage and a couple of shelves full of saved jars in the kitchen! Great way to get them off the shelf and use them around the house.
When first saw this I was thinking vases, but even better for storage. An applied label will keep things organized, or apply a strip of tape around the jar before painting and you'll be able to see the buttons or zippers or whatever you're keeping inside.
This will also be a great way to use up my spray paint remnants!
Love this!

[Ania]

Love this idea! :)

[Julie Shearer]

Great idea !!

[Primary Care Lafayette, LA]

Wow, that is great!! Thanks for sharing, this will make great DIY mother's day presents.

[bettyann]

wonderful and fun way to reuse those glass items....thank you for sharing...