Transform Your Home for Halloween
Posted by Simon M on
As the crisp autumn air and the rustling leaves signal the arrival of Halloween, it's time to embrace your inner decorator and conjure up some enchanting, eerie ambiance. A simple, sustainable way to do this is by using jars, something we have an abundance of here at Glass Jars and Bottles. In this blog post, we will unveil six bewitching ways to transform ordinary glass jars into captivating Halloween decor.
1. Lanterns
One of the easiest and most effective ways to turn your glass jars into spooky decorations is by transforming them into lanterns. Start by thoroughly cleaning the jars and removing any labels. Then, apply a coat of frosted glass spray paint to give them that eerie, misty appearance. Once dry, place a tea light inside each jar to cast ethereal glow throughout your home.
2. Potion Bottles
Create your very own witch's lair by filling glass bottles with mysterious concoctions. Collect various jars and bottles in different shapes and sizes, and label them with eerie names. You can fill them with coloured water, dried herbs, or even glitter for that extra mystical touch. These potion bottles make for an excellent centrepiece or shelf display, instantly adding a touch of the supernatural to your decor.
3. Creepy Terrariums
Get in touch with your inner gardener by crafting spooky terrariums in glass jars. Start with small succulents or moss and add miniature Halloween-themed figurines like tombstones, witches, or bats. These miniature haunted gardens can be placed on windowsills or tabletops, bringing a touch of the macabre to your living space.
4. Candleholders
Turn your glass jars into haunting candleholders by simply wrapping them with cheesecloth or gauze. Secure the fabric with glue or twine, leaving a few areas slightly unravelled for that tattered, ghostly look. Place a tea light or votive candle inside, and watch as the flickering flame casts eerie shadows through the fabric.
5. Glowing Eyes
Give your home an eerie surveillance vibe with glowing eye decorations. Paint the inside of clean glass jars with glow in the dark paint, focusing on creating a spooky eye shape. Once dry, place them strategically around your home.
6. Witch's Apothecary
Create a witch's apothecary display using glass jars filled with dried herbs, spices, and creepy crawlies like plastic spiders or snakes. Label each jar with handwritten tags or spooky fonts for that authentic, bewitching touch.