Description
Create enchanting pastel galaxy lanterns in mason jars with cotton, acrylic paints, and glitter for a magical decor piece or gift.
Ingredients
Mason jars (any size)
Cotton balls (1 pack)
Water (about 1/4 cup per color)
Acrylic paint (pastel pink, lavender, baby blue, mint green, pastel yellow) (several drops per color)
Glitter (fine and chunky) (as needed)
Wooden skewers or long sticks (1-2)
Optional: Glow-in-the-dark paint or LED tea lights (1-2)
Lids (optional)
Instructions
Fill disposable cups with water (1/4 cup each) and add different pastel paint colors.
Stretch cotton balls until fluffy.
Place cotton in mason jar and lightly press down.
Pour colored paint-water mixture over cotton, adding glitter between layers.
Repeat until the jar is full.
Optional: Add glow-in-the-dark paint or LED tea lights.
Seal jar with lid or leave open for display.
Notes
Customize the colors to match your decor.
For a magical nighttime effect, add glow-in-the-dark paint or an LED tea light.
Ideal for kids, crafts, home decor, and gifts.
Cleanup is easy with warm water and mild soap.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Crafts, Home Decor
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lantern
- Calories: N/A (not a food item)
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: pastel galaxy lanterns, DIY mason jar crafts, pastel crafts, galaxy jar lights, cotton lantern crafts, glitter mason jars, kids crafts, DIY home decor