DIY Glitter Jar
Ingredients:
– 1 clean clear jar or bottle with a tight lid (plastic or glass – 16 oz mason jars work well)
– 1/2 cup clear glue (or glitter glue for extra shimmer)
– 1 1/2 cups warm water
– 2–3 tbsp fine glitter (use various colours or holographic!)
– 1–2 drops food coloring (optional)
– A few drops clear dish soap or glycerin (optional, slows glitter movement)
– Hot glue gun (optional, to seal the lid)
Directions:
1. Start by filling your clean jar about 1/4 full with warm water.
2. Add the clear glue to the jar and stir well to combine the two ingredients thoroughly.
3. Next, add the fine glitter. Feel free to mix and match different colors or use holographic glitter for a more dazzling effect.
4. If you’d like to enhance the color of your jar, add 1–2 drops of food coloring. Stir again to mix.
5. To slow down the movement of the glitter, add a few drops of clear dish soap or glycerin. Stir the mixture gently.
6. Now, fill the rest of the jar with warm water, being careful to leave a little room at the top to prevent overflow when sealing the lid.
7. Secure the jar lid tightly. For extra security, you may choose to seal the lid with a hot glue gun.
8. Shake the jar gently and enjoy watching the glitter swirl and settle!
Tips & Variations:
– Experiment with different colors of glitter and food coloring to create unique effects. You can also try using different shapes and sizes of jars for varied aesthetics.
– If you want to create a themed glitter jar, consider adding small toys or themed items that match the glitter colors, such as miniature seashells for a beach theme or stars for a night sky theme.