I love collecting glass jars, in all shapes and sizes. I even keep extras on hand of spaghetti sauce or coconut oil jars. There are so many uses for them, both in and out of the kitchen. One way I found to help organize them is to create chalkboard labels. This works great for items you put in the freezer and want a quick label that can be reused over and over again, just like the jars.
Step One: Wash your jar and dry thoroughly.
Step Two: Use paint to create the shape you want on the jar. (masking tape or blue painter’s tape both work fine.)
Step Three: Apply two coats of chalkboard paint to the jar. Allow to let dry in between coats. Remove tape once it’s dry.
I use these jars in the kitchen and also in my craft storage area. I have one for buttons and another for ribbons so far. Chalkboard paint can be found at your local craft store, paint store, or on Amazon. My advice, a little goes a long way so buy a small amount. (Or paint a whole cabinet, like I did.)
What would you put in your jars?
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I found you on sorta crunchy… Great idea! I'm going to do this!
Found you through Frugally Sustainable. I have often wondered if chalkboard paint would work on glass! That is great! I save ALL glass jars too. Thanks.
What a great idea! Blackboard paint is sometimes used in the developing world to blacken pots for solar cooking. It is a good idea for labeling jars.
Fantastic idea. I'm going to put this on the container I use in the freezer. No more mystery dinners.