Chalkboard Mason Jar

Personalized jars always make good gifts for a friend, or nice additions to your own cup collection. 

Supply list: 

- One mason jar 

- Chalkboard paint 

(I used FolkArt 2515 8-Ounce Green http://www.amazon.com/FolkArt-2517-8-Ounce-Chalkboard-Paint/dp/B001DCTH2G )

- Paint brush (I used a 1-inch foam brush) 

- Chalk 

- Post-it notes or tape  

- Scissors 

In order to make a perfect square of chalkboard, create a stencil that you can easily peel off after the paint drys. Using post-its, cut a line along the sticky only part of the note to create a thin rectangle. Cut four of these rectangles and use them to make a square outline on the mason jar. Alternatively, you could use a thick masking tape to do this.

Next, using your brush paint the middle section inside of the stencil that you created. Wait an hour for the first coat to dry, then paint at least a second and third coat.

Wait 24 hours to let the paint settle if you have the time before writing on the jar with chalk. 

Once the paint is dry, remove the post-its carefully from around the edges. 

....Happy crafting chalk people!