Love those apothecary jars you see all over design magazines and shows? Don't love the price tag enough to buy your own? Think the one in the picture above is beautiful? I do too. I made it. It cost me a whopping $2.50.
Read the post for all the details and instructions!
Raid your local thrift stores and or dollar store for vases, bowls, jars and candlesticks. If you're really lucky, you'll find a jar with an existing lid! It's ok if it doesn't have a knob or handle on the top of the lid. We'll get to that. Wash all your pieces and thoroughly dry them.
E6000!!! It's the awesome glue that makes it possible! This adhesive will bond non porous surfaces to each other. Glass, metal, plastic etc. Awesome. I got mine at Michaels. Check their online flyers first, they usually have great coupons you can print. Apply the glue liberally to the candle stick, but not goopy. I usually let it sit for 5 minutes before attaching the pieces.
Set the vase or bowl part of your soon to be apothecary jar onto the glue coated candlestick. Look straight down from the top and make sure you are centred. Push the pieces together firmly. The glue will give you a little working time to get it right. Once you're satisfied, don't move it, just let it set up.
Well now.... wasn't that easy? This jar so happened to have a lid. Yay! But I have done others that I had to create a lid for. I've used tops of old candy dishes....
... the lids form those large candle filled jars, like this one. And then.... just add a knob.
I got this knob from the hardware store. I love the classic look of it! It works perfectly with the jar. Actually, I lucked out this week and found a multipack of knobs for pretty cheap!
Imagine these pretties all filled with colourful candy for a party, or filled with pretty soaps and bath salts in your bathroom. How about filling them with pretty shells or polished stones or holiday decorations? Gorgeous!
Update: My beautifully, newly created apothecary jar's life came to a tragic end shortly after these images were taken. I'm happy I got to document it's lovely but short life for you before it suddenly dove off my kitchen counter. The body is fine... the lid did not survive. I'm hoping to resurrect this beauty with new life and a new lid. Cross your fingers. *mumble... ugh... but it was soooooo perfect....sniff....mumble*
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These are just beautiful! Well done! So sorry to hear of the apothecary jar tragedy. I would have wept. :(
ReplyDeleteThanks Mellissa! I am happy to say, I found a suitable replacement lid! It may not be quite as lovely, but it works out very well :)
ReplyDeleteI use Museum glue on all the things in my house I don't want moved. Won't hurt tables, tops, etc. I have a jar on my commode tank and I placed the Museum glue under it because I didn't want my little ones to accidently knock it over!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful idea! Thank you so much! Sorry to hear about the tragedy but happy you found a new replacement!
ReplyDeleteLOOOOOOOOOOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE this! Thanks for sharing. I have been making cupcake holders and cookie plates and painting, this idea is so much easier and looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWell, now i know what I am doing this weekend; hittin up the thrift stores! Thanks for a great idea
ReplyDeleteWell, now i know what I am doing this weekend; hittin up the thrift stores! Thanks for a great idea
ReplyDeleteFound you through pinterest. Love your blog. Fellow Ontarian here (Belleville). Can't wait to sit and browse some older posts.
ReplyDeleteThese are cute! I love the pedestal you gave plain jars.
ReplyDeleteHi Amber, Just thought I'd let you know that after I saw these Apothecary Jars I became obsessed with making them. I even decided to start my own blog and show everyone. Check out my post.I'm just starting out in this new blogventure, but I'm having a lot of fun. Thanks for you inspiration! Kim
ReplyDeleteThat's great Kim! I'm so happy you found some inspiration here! Looks like you have a fab collection of apothecary jars already! Great job! Good luck with your new blogventure and I'll see you around blog land!
Deletei have used tuna cans, painted of course, for lids. also, the bottems for clay pots work well all painted up of course!
ReplyDeleteI have only just found you through the Edit Me challenge and I am glad I did because these are wonderful - what a fantastic idea!
ReplyDeleteLou :-)
For anybody else wanting apothacary jars at a fairly decent price check out saveoncrafts.com Their prices are great (of course they don't compare to thrift store finds, but not everyone is that lucky) and they have a really good selection. You must browse the site for other awesome items as well!!
ReplyDeleteYou are absoultely brilliant. I have got to try this one out. It is quite amazing how one can always make room for more jars, pots and cans... Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea–without the dumping on the floor, of course.
Now why didn't I think of this???? Now I wished I had kept some of those lids I just threw away cuz I was purging to move. Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I made "hillbilly wineglasses) the same way, with mason jars and dollar store candle sticks. I am going to keep my eye out for vases! Thanks for the idea. I'm now following via Linky and Networked blogs.
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