‘This is the best hack I’ve ever seen’: How you can transform old sauce bottles and jars into Instagram-worthy vases and decor – with stunning results
- Thousands are upcycling unwanted glass jars and bottles from around the house
- The crafty trend has been seen circling on both Facebook and TikTok
- The fun process involves painting the jars and adding jute twine
- Baking soda can also be added to the paint to create a ceramic effect
- The end result transformed the bottles and jars into stylish chic vases
Thousands of DIY enthusiasts around Australia are embracing a new trend to transform old glass bottles and jars into stunning chic vases.
Perth mum Carolina demonstrated the easy process in a TikTok video on December 17, which has since been viewed more than 88,000 times.
The craft project involves painting the jars using acrylic paint and adding jute twine once dried for a rustic look.
The end result will be sure to fill any dull corner and become a decorative feature point in the home.
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The fun craft project involves painting the jars using acrylic paint and adding twine once dried for a rustic look
In the video Carolina first cleaned the surface of a passata sauce bottle using a damp paper towel to remove any stickers and barcodes.
Using a brush she painted two layers onto the jar to ensure the glass could not be seen.
To make it seem like the jar is made from ceramic, she mixed baking soda into a bowl of paint beforehand.
The abrasive texture of the baking soda will create a rough surface on the jar rather than a smooth finish.
Those painting on a budget may wish to consider purchasing small sample paint pots from Bunnings in order to decorate multiple vases different colours.
Once the paint had dried, Carolina wrapped the twine around the glass jar.
Carolina first cleaned the surface of a passata sauce bottle using a damp paper towel to remove any stickers. She then squeezed the white paint into a bottle
Using a brush she painted two layers onto the jar to ensure the glass could not be seen before adding the twine
Victorian local Brittney also praised the simple method by sharing images to the Kmart Inspired Homes Facebook group – which has more than 334,000 members.
‘I whipped these three up this morning and I’m so happy with them! Recommended for a cheap and easy idea!’ she wrote.
Both Brittney and Carolina painted the glass jars white and the end result looked stunning.
Victorian local Brittney also praised the simple method by sharing images to the Kmart Inspired Homes Facebook group (pictured)
Others both on Facebook and TikTok described the DIY tactic a ‘brilliant’ and the end results as ‘gorgeous’.
‘So beautiful!’ one person said online, another added: ‘Trying it this weekend!’
The transformed vases can also be used as pots for plants to brighten up the garden or can be used to store artificial foliage inside the house.