I previously made some DIY Cooling Muscle Rub, but I also had to make a container for it. Ta~Dah! I made this cute little Animal Topped Upcycled Jar. It’s an easygoing project to upcycle my left over glass jars while at the same time making my place seem like my place has some sense of style (don’t judge me). This cute little animal topped Upcycled jar can fit bathroom supplies, small knick-knacks, and jewelry in a matching but separate circus set. Minimal supplies required! Take a try at upcycling glass jars to make your own animal topped upcycled jar!
Supplies needed for Animal Topped Upcycled Jar
- Empty and washed glass jar with lid. Mason or other upcycled jar
- Small figurine (It works best to have a 4 legged animal for better support)
- Hot glue gun
- White Spray Paint
- Liquid Metallic Paint
Crafting the Animal Topped Upcycled Jar
I went through the clearance section of my local big box store and found a container of these little dinosaur figurines for cheap. Because of the child that I am, I immediately scooped them up in giddy glee with little idea of what to do with them. But still, dinosaurs. Only later did I decide to use them as decoration that the cats won’t knock down.
I chose a 4 legged Ankylosaurus because he didn’t have any delicate parts and had four legs so he could actually stand up on his own. I started by gluing his feet down with my hot glue gun to the center of the lid of my now-empty salsa jar.
When the glue was dry I applied a quick layer of white spray paint as a quick undercoat.
Once the spray paint finished drying I painted on a layer of my trusty Gold Metallic Paint that can be seen in numerous other project such as my guide for Gold Trimmed Marbled Coasters and Personalized Inspirational Wire Décor. I balanced the lid on top of the spray paint can top so I wouldn’t miss the bottom edge of the lid.
Make sure not to miss getting between the legs and under the belly of the animal so you may need a smaller brush to get to his nooks and crannies.
Aaaaand the Animal Topped Upcycled Jar is done!
It may be tempting to put a sealing layer of polyurethane I found this completely killed all the sparkle that makes the metallic paint cost 6 times as much as the basic acrylic paint.
