Sunday, November 22, 2015

Nebula Jars

How to make a galaxy jar
According to the dictionary, a Nebula is s an interstellar cloud of dust, hydrogen, helium and other ionized gases. These Nebula Jars are so cute and easy to make. They make a great project for both kids and adults! These jars are very colorful and can be used with a variety of different colors. They can make cute decorations and be used to add a little color and whimsy to your old unused mason jars. Lets get started!

Supplies
  • Clean glass jar with a lid
  • Tempura paint (at least 2 colors)
  • Cotton balls
  • Glitter
  • Water
 Step 1
Feel one of your jars with water about 1/3 of the way.

Step 2
Add a few drops of paint to the water. Afterward, put the lid on the jar and shake the paint/ water mixture together until it is well blended.
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Step 3
Sprinkle the desired amount of glitter into the mixture, this tutorial uses silver. Next, stretch out cotton balls and put them in your jar. Be sure to layer them on the bottom by pressing down with a butter knife.  
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Step 4
Add another 1/3 measurement of water into the jar and then add another few dropps of paint. Shake everything together once again. Be sure the paint is a different color then the first paint you used. This tutrial uses purple and pink.  
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And Voila! 
This tutorial has super easy steps to follow! It make a fun craft to do on a rainy day or even in a classroom. They can add a lot of color and fun to any living space. They can also make great centerpieces at birthday parties and any kind of event. Different colors can be added to these jars to match the color of your bedroom or surrounding areas. With these jars the possibilities are endless.
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