Family Best Time >> Home & Garden

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Introduction

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Mason jars have gone wild! These sturdy glass jars are everywhere:wine glasses, soap dispensers, makeshift candle holders, wedding reception tables, pantry storage, and more and more. If you love throwback jars or want to tease their return, this Mason Jar Halloween costume is easy to pull off.

Step 1

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Sketch Mason Jar on foam core

Draw the shape of a mason jar using a blue colored pencil on a foam core board. When you're happy with it, mark with a blue permanent marker and erase any stray pencil marks.

Step 2

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Use the template to create letters

Print the MASON JAR template on blue cardstock paper and cut it out. Please note that the letters are printed upside down, so the lines will be hidden on the back.

Step 3

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Cut it

Cut out the mason jar shape using a craft knife and scissors.

Stage 4

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Paste the letters below

Glue the MASON JAR letters onto the front of the foam core jar.

Step 5

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Vinyl Wrap And Tape

Wrap the clear vinyl around the Mason jar, trimming the curves as you go. Stick the vinyl on the back with masking tape.

Step 6

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Attach the necklace to the ribbon

Tape the top back of the jar to slide it over the wearer's neck like a necklace.

Step 7

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Make the cover

To make the band-inspired hat and Mason jar lid, cut a 15" circle from the foam core. Cut 1" to 2" squares from the remaining foam core. Then cut a ring from the cardstock plastic with a 15" diameter and 11" hole to create the Mason jar band.

Step 8

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Paste square pieces around the edges

Create a slightly raised edge by gluing the square scraps around the perimeter of the foam core circle. Then glue the cardstock ring on top.

Step 9

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Secure side straps

Cut two 3-1/2” strips lengthwise from the plastic cardstock. Tape the pieces together to make the border and use a glue gun to secure it to the edge of the foam circle.

Step 10

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Use small squares to add texture

Cut small rectangles out of scrap cardboard and glue around the edge of the band to add the ridges. Glue a 1/2" strip of plastic construction paper around the bottom.

Step 11

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Make it metallic with spray paint

Spray paint the lid silver and let dry. We used three light coats of hammered silver spray paint.

Step 12

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Sit for the head strap

Cut two slits in the top of the hat, the distance between them should be about the width of the wearer's head. Attach a safety pin to the end of the tape. Put it in one slot below and over the top and down through the other slot so that the ends are inside the hat.

Step 13

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Tape head glue or filler

Add some comfortable padding for your head with an old piece of towel, washcloth, or batting. Stick or tape securely. Put on the hat and tie a bow under the wearer's chin.

Step 14

Mason Jar Halloween Costume

Put it all together

Grab a real mason jar to go with your costume and impress all your friends! Add some sparkle by using metal rings for the bracelets.