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Spray painting a mason jar with Rust-oleum spray paint

By Debbiedoo's Team Published: May 17, 2013 · Modified: Mar 2, 2015

OK, so I am a big traitor here.

I have always  been a Krylon spray paint lover.

Always!

But I gotta be honest with you, and say, Not anymore.

Today, I am sharing how to spray paint a mason jar with Rust-oleum spray paint.

I do believe Krylon has changed up their formula.

The last few times I have used Krylon

I am getting a lot of dripping..which in turn botches up my projects.

I kept blaming it on the color choice.

ummm..NO, it can’t be.

And believe me, I am shaking it, and totally know what I am doing when it comes to spray painting.

painting a mason jar

This entire…..

what should have been the easiest thing to do on the planet, got botched up from the start.

I first decided I was going to paint the jar with chalk paint.

Which I indeed proceeded to do, and hated the color like poison!

so, plan B.

I had some tomatoe red Krylon spray paint and thought

this would look cute in the kitchen.

So, shake, shake shake I go.

Totally dripped and looked like crud.

Plan C

mason jar 027

Meet my new BF!

Old rusty here came to my rescue.

mason jar spray painted with rust-oleum  spray paint

Although it says, hammered on the can…

perhaps on wood it may appear that way

however on glass

mason jar copper metallic spray paint

I would say it looks a bit more metallic, which is fine by me.

I actually LOVE it.

mason jar detail

No dripping what so ever!

mason jar and fresh flowers

Looks perfect in our kitchen!

mason jar in hammered copper

I am all about those soft, warm glowing colors…

this fits the bill.

And that is the story of what was suppose to be easy..not so easy,

but turned out in the end after all.

Have a great day!

I will be back tomorrow to fill you in on the latest with the Pinterest party, that you have not in fact seen for a few weeks now.

stay tuned for that update.

If you would like to see my spray paint projects

you may check out my spray paint gallery full of them.

sunny mason jar in window 001

the quick how to

I put jar on a box

sprayed one coat all around, let dry over night

and that was that!

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Comments

  1. Gee

    May 17, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    Very nice!! Ironically ( peeking to see if anyone is looking) I just bought some hammered bronze by Rustoleum, and some hammered black.
    🙂 I see I am in good company. Luv the jar!!!
    Hugs, Gee

    Reply
  2. Pam @ diy Design Fanatic

    May 17, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    Your Mason jar looks great Debbie!

    Reply
  3. Nancy Wiebel

    May 17, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    Very neat, Debbie….I love it!

    Nancy

    Reply
  4. Angela

    May 17, 2013 at 5:07 pm

    Love the color! Can I ask a stupid question? Did you spray the inside or the outside? 🙂

    Have a great weekend!!!~~Angela

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      May 17, 2013 at 5:10 pm

      Outside Angela, and that is not a stupid question:)

      Reply
      • Angela

        May 17, 2013 at 5:24 pm

        😉

        Reply
      • Sandy Cawthorn

        March 30, 2019 at 3:21 pm

        Love your jar. Was wondering if I spray an old jar with this Rustoleum would I be able to apply pigment, inks, micas, etc. and put epoxy on it. Would like to know if it would adhere to and stay on the glass jar? Thank you.

        Reply
        • debbiedoo's

          March 31, 2019 at 12:42 pm

          Yes you can but I would use a spray sealer when finished.

          Reply
  5. Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage

    May 17, 2013 at 5:10 pm

    I love Rust-OLeum! That is what we used on our light fixture to make it match the faucet in our kitchen. Glad you found something that wasn’t drippy for you 🙂

    Reply
  6. Lori

    May 17, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    Love it!! So pretty!! And love your light!!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      May 17, 2013 at 5:12 pm

      Thank you Lori, the light came from Lowe’s.

      Reply
  7. Sharon

    May 17, 2013 at 5:29 pm

    You know how much I love soft, warm glowing color/hue. LOVE your kitchen. The painted mason jar is the perfect touch.

    Reply
  8. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions

    May 17, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    I love Rustoleum spray paints, Debbie! I used Krylon a long time ago, but once I was introduced to Heirloom White I became a Rustoleum girl all the way. : ) All my spray paint colors are Rustoleum. I’ve always been happy with the way the projects turn out that I’ve done with it. I haven’t done a mason jar yet, though!

    Reply
  9. Theresa

    May 17, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    I had an old nasty looking exhaust vent cover above the stove in my old house, and I sprayed this hammered copper on it…how cool did it look!!! Sorry no pics as I have moved since then, but I was thrilled with the result and the $$ I saved on a new stove exhaust! Copper is Cool!

    Reply
  10. Kris

    May 17, 2013 at 6:51 pm

    Debbie,
    This is great and a great color choice for your kitchen. Love it.
    Kris

    Reply
  11. Anita

    May 17, 2013 at 7:05 pm

    Too cute! I’ll have to try this for our patio…maybe add sand for weight and a candle?

    Reply
  12. Penny @ The Comforts of Home & From Harvest To Table

    May 17, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    It turned out wonderful in the end Debbie. I am a big Rustoleum fan. I just finished a project with it that I will share soon.

    Reply
  13. gail

    May 17, 2013 at 7:58 pm

    I love how your jar turned out. The color is awesome! 🙂

    gail

    Reply
  14. Melissa @ Keep Calm and Decorate

    May 17, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    I love the hammered look! I have been leaning more towards rustoleum as well! It’s a lit bit more than Krylon but so worth it. I do not like drippy paint jobs.

    Reply
  15. [email protected]

    May 17, 2013 at 9:42 pm

    Absolutely beautiful Debbie! and I’m a huge fan of Rustoleum. If you like the spray paint you just used, you’re gonna LOVE their Painters Touch spray paint. Just sayin’

    xox

    Reply
  16. Audrey Zumwalt

    May 17, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    Great choice in paint. I love Rustoleum too. Have used lots of Krylon, but not always happy with the finish. Your jar looks so special. Thanks for sharing,
    Audrey Z.
    @ Timeless Treasures

    Reply
  17. Dawn

    May 18, 2013 at 7:33 am

    I tend to stick to the same brand paint too unless it doesn’t come in the color I want. I agree not all spray paint is the same, nor is it a winner in my book. Great color choice for your kitchen Debbie.

    Reply
    • Tara S

      March 30, 2019 at 5:44 pm

      What is the best way to transport a painted jar without it getting botched up?

      Reply
      • debbiedoo's

        March 31, 2019 at 12:43 pm

        Not sure what you mean Tara? If the jar is dry, you can simply put it in a travel bag, and perhaps wrap it in a dish towel so it doesn’t get banged around.

        Reply
  18. priscilla

    May 18, 2013 at 7:48 am

    Looks Great ! Love the color !

    Reply
  19. Cindy

    May 18, 2013 at 9:20 am

    Looks great Debbie! Amazing what can be done with a mason jar. The first shot with a bit of water, flowers and a ribbon…cute too!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

    Reply
  20. Dee

    May 18, 2013 at 9:24 am

    I love simple projects Debbie! Your mason jar turned out so pretty.

    Reply
  21. JP

    May 18, 2013 at 9:38 am

    Okay, girlie…what’s going on? Your project is great but you photos are fabulous! Did you take some photo and sytling classes while I was gone? Now, I really have to learn those modes on my new camera! Gonna go pin your pics, now!
    Hugs, JP

    Reply
  22. Martina

    May 18, 2013 at 9:55 am

    Super cute!! Love that last shot!

    Reply
  23. The Polka Dot Closet

    May 18, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    Debbie, I love it, that is so crazy, it looks like you painted the inside,. I see someone else asked and it was the outside you painted…cool!

    Carol

    Reply
  24. jessie

    May 18, 2013 at 1:57 pm

    Debbie,I had the same problem the last few projects..dripping and just made a mess.I am loving this mason jar,the color is a fit in your kitchen,very nice.

    Reply
  25. Lisa Palmes

    May 20, 2013 at 8:17 pm

    I Like it I Like Rust-oleum though.
    Looks Great
    Lisa

    Reply
  26. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage

    May 21, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    Sometimes being a traitor is a good thing when it leads to discoveries like this!!
    Kelly

    Reply
  27. Anita

    May 22, 2013 at 5:57 pm

    Debbie, how cute!! I must say I fell in love with Rustoleum when I did my iron bed, so I definitely agree on that one.

    Reply
  28. Esmeralda

    April 05, 2014 at 3:22 am

    Great project. Just a question. The paint won’t fade or chip when washed?

    I would like to make a few. The jar looks like it was painted inside.

    Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      April 05, 2014 at 7:36 am

      It has not faded or chipped. Should be just fine, this is great spray paint.

      Reply
  29. tammie turner

    November 07, 2014 at 10:59 am

    Love the jar. Also love the pendant light. I’ve not seen one with detail like that. Do you know where to buy one like it or did it come with the house? Thanks!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      November 07, 2014 at 1:00 pm

      The light came from Lowes home improvement Tammie!

      Reply
  30. Nancy Corbin

    October 07, 2019 at 11:41 am

    Debbie, I found your site when searching about spray painting mason jars. I’m doing a project using mason jars for centerpieces for a HS reunion. Saw an idea on Pinterest I liked. Instructions were to paint using paint applying with a foam brush. Tried two samples – painted one jar with black chalk paint as primer then with white acrylic. Second jar just acrylic. They both look awful. Other day I went to the store to purchase spray paint. Looked at Rust-oleum and Krylon. I ended up buying the Krylon as I didn’t see on the Rust-oleum can “glass” listed as one the products to use it on. You have changed my mind. Haven’t used it yet, so exchanging it for Rust-oleum. Your jar looks perfect. Thanks for your helpful information.

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      October 09, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      You’re Welcome Nancy. Using chalk paint and acrylics can be fine if you are going for a rustic look. Typically they are all lightly sanded after. If you want a more clean look, the spray paint is the way to go. Krylon used to be good for me, but I noticed the last few times I used it, it was very drippy and thin. They may have changed their formula. Good luck. Glad you found me too!

      Reply
  31. Denise

    October 13, 2019 at 10:24 am

    Hey Debbie,
    I just stumbled onto your site, was checking out which brand was better, I want to spray the glass part of a wax warmer, the friend I went with strongly suggested Krylon said that’s what he uses and no dripping, fast drying etc so I disregarded my choice of color in the Rustoleum brand and got the Krylon, so sorry now, the color is not going to pop like the Rustoleum color.
    My question, did you use sandpaper to rough up the glass first and have you ever spray painted glass that gets warm ( wax warmer) ?
    Thanx Debbie
    P.S. the mason jar fits in perfect with it’s surroundings, which btw that little nook is so homey , warm and welcoming. Great Job!!!

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      October 14, 2019 at 6:42 am

      I did not sand the jar. I don’t care for Krylon anymore, as I feel they changed their formula. You can go over it with the Rustoleum.

      Reply
  32. Jen

    March 07, 2021 at 5:11 pm

    I found your site looking to see if I can send the Rustoleum high heat on a candle jar?

    Reply
    • debbiedoo's

      March 08, 2021 at 7:51 am

      As long as the spray paint is NOT inside the jar, I don’t see why not. But I am not for certain. I have personally in the past spray painted mason jars and use them along with tea lights inside. But again, never spray paint the interior of the jars.

      Reply

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