Capture rest in a jar with this easy DIY seaside terrarium thought utilizing seaside finds and a repurposed glass jar.
Why We Love This Project
It’s no secret that we love all issues beachy at Sustain My Craft Habit, from sea glass Christmas timber to those hand-lettered DIY driftwood indicators, we will’t get sufficient of seaside-impressed crafts. Who doesn’t wish to be reminded of the seaside all yr lengthy?
Additionally, repurposing glass jars into fairly and helpful decor is one other crafting obsession. Instead of sending jars to the curb to be recycled, make sure to maintain on to them for craft functions. You by no means know when inspiration will strike and also you’ll wish to create one thing new akin to this upcycled large pickle jar centerpiece or this trip picture jar.
We used some items of uniquely formed driftwood that loosely resembled coral for the middle of the jar. Alternatively, you should purchase ornamental coral which might additionally look actually wonderful contained in the jar.
Craft Supplies You Will Need
We’ve offered a full detailed listing within the printable portion of this publish of the provides we’ve used for our jar. However, be at liberty to make use of no matter provides you’d like!
Get the complete listing of provides and instructions within the printable model on the finish of this publish.
How To Make A Beach Terrarium
Preparing the Supplies:
Wash and dry the mason jar, eradicating all labels and glue.
For the smaller driftwood items, apply a lightweight coat of turquoise paint. We blended equal elements of Chalky Finish in Everlasting and Vintage Effects Wash in Turquoise to melt the colour. Any mild turquoise acrylic paint with a matte end can even work. Put these items apart to dry.
Give the tall, “coral-like” items of driftwood a coat white paint. We used a Chalky Finish in Everlasting however any white acrylic paint with a matte end will work as properly.
While the paint remains to be moist, pour some high quality glitter over prime of the driftwood. Put the items apart to dry earlier than inserting them within the terrarium.
Once the piece with the flatter floor is dry, use a white paint pen and print the phrase “breathe” throughout the entrance.
Apply a coat of paint to the mason jar lid. Repeat with extra coats as wanted to get full protection.
Assembling the Beach Terrarium:
Pour the sand into the jar. You can use a chunk of scrap paper to type a tunnel so the sand doesn’t get in all places! Tap the jar to assist the sand settle and degree out on the backside.
Put a layer of white sea glass into the jar largely across the perimeter leaving simply the middle with out glass. Use the opposite finish of the paintbrush that can assist you place the objects contained in the jar.
Insert the longer “coral-like” items of driftwood into the sand within the heart of the terrarium. And then place the smaller turquoise driftwood items across the “coral”.
Place the seashells and glass beads contained in the jar on prime of the seaglass.
Lastly, gently insert a strand of white twinkle lights.
Using a preheated glue gun, apply a dab of glue to the underside of the remaining seashells and press them to the highest of the mason jar lid. Next, connect the lid on to the mason jar.
Tie a chunk of cotton rope across the neck of the jar.
And there you might have it, your seaside terrarium is full!
For extra coastal crafting inspiration, take a look at this full spherical-up of 55+ seaside craft concepts for adults and children!
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Print Project
DIY Beachy Mason Jar Terrarium
Capture peace and rest in a jar with this easy DIY seaside terrarium thought utilizing beachy treasures and a repurposed glass jar.
Supplies
- 1 mason jar and lid use giant jar with a clean, spherical floor on all sides
- 1 cup sand
- 1 cup seaglass in white
- 10 items glass vase fillers in white and aqua
- 6 items sea shells, medium sized
- 2 items driftwood, uniquely formed resembling coral about 5-7″ lengthy to suit inside jar
- 1 piece driftwood about 2-3″ lengthy
- 1 piece driftwood with a flatter floor for writing about 2″ lengthy
- acrylic paint in white and turquoise with a matte end
- paintbrush
- paint pen in white
- glitter, clear high quality or further-high quality
- sizzling glue gun
- rope
- twinkle lights
Instructions
Preparing the Supplies
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Wash and dry the mason jar, eradicating all labels and glue.
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Give the tall, “coral-like” items of driftwood a coat white paint.
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While the paint remains to be moist, pour some high quality glitter over prime of the driftwood.
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For the smaller driftwood items, apply a lightweight coat of turquoise paint.
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Once the piece with the flatter floor is dry, use a white paint pen and print the phrase “breathe” throughout the entrance.
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Apply a coat of paint to the mason jar lid.
Assembling the Beach Terrarium:
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Pour the sand into the jar.
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Put a layer of white sea glass into the jar.
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Insert the longer “coral-like” piece of driftwood into the sand within the heart of the terrarium.
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Position the smaller turquoise driftwood items across the “coral”.
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Place the seashells and glass beads contained in the jar on prime of the seaglass.
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Gently insert a strand of twinkle lights.
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Seal the jar with the painted mason jar lid.
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Using a preheated glue gun, apply a dab of glue to the underside of the remaining seashells and press them to the highest of the mason jar lid.
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Tie a chunk of cotton rope across the neck of the jar.
