Dress Up Glass Jars With Hand-Drawn Designs

With a few simple drawing techniques, you can make these bohemian-style, hand-painted jars. Fill with wildflowers and cuttings from the garden to display around your home.
How to Dress Up Glass Jars With Hand-Drawn Designs

Bohemian-Inspired Vases and Jars

With a few simple drawing techniques, make these bohemian-inspired jars to decorate your home.

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Materials Needed

clear glass jars in various sizes
oil-based paint marker in desired color

Draw Center Design

Start by drawing a center motif, such as a flower or a geometric shape.

How to Dress Up Glass Jars With Hand-Drawn Designs

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Add Details

Add design details around your central design. As you add the details, repeat the same detail all the way around the center.

Cover Front of Jar

Continue working in a circular pattern, and add design details until you've covered the front of the jar. Experiment with different types of motifs, such as triangles, flowers, lines and circles.

Display Cuttings

Use the jars to display found objects in your garden and on hikes.

How to Dress Up Glass Jars With Hand-Drawn Designs

Bohemian-Inspired Vases and Jars

With a few simple drawing techniques, make these bohemian-inspired jars to decorate your home.

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