Turn Jars into Stained Glass with This Easy DIY Technique

DIY Stained Glass Bottles & Jars / Color Tinting Tutorial for Stunning Decor
you eager to learn the art of color tinting glass jars and bottles, transforming them into beautiful stained glass creations? You're in the right place! In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the step-by-step process of adding vibrant colors to your glassware.
Discover the joy of DIY stained glass craft as we guide you through the techniques and materials needed to achieve stunning results. Whether you're looking to create unique home decor or thoughtful gifts, this tutorial has you covered.
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[@jeanclark1815]

I have enjoyed each one of your videos that I have viewed thus far. I appreciate seeing when a project does not turn out as desired. Thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Jean!!

[@CraftedbyCorie]

These are great, Deidre!! Thank you so much for sharing! I appreciate you showing us what happens when it doesn't come out as planned too! 🥰

[@jerrib.1748]

Yeah, I did my very first one today, and it turned out streaky. Do you happen to know what I did wrong? I actually had seen this technique on a different video, but as I was trying to troubleshoot, I found this video. I cleaned my jar really well, not real sure what happened. Any help is much appreciated ❤

[@kristy137]

I needed to see this video this week for upcoming spring upcycled glass jars. Thank you for sharing!

[@jude1515]

They look great! Yup, I love the amber. It looks vintage.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Me too

[@praiseworship8158]

Loved them all. I’m trying to get a coastal decor for my niece so the blue and green would be great

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have a tutorial where i did some coastal theme lanterns using this technique. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYHWYZhoet-gaKs

[@crystalparker2542]

Love the Amber and green. Just beautiful!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Me too! Thanks for watching Crystal

[@SimmonsFam-OR]

What a great effect on the Amber bottle! (and all of them!)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes I love the amber bottle also! Thanks for watching

[@heathermacleod7068]

Loved the amber one as well as the green.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

The amber is my favourite!

[@lydialangfordjoiner765]

I love this technique! Thank you, thank you!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Lydia

[@designsbydawn976]

Very cool! The Amber is my favorite. Tfs and God Bless 🥰🧡🖤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@CathyRay-td6pz]

Love them all!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@valeriehutzell1166]

Really like this project. Thank you for sharing when it doesn’t work too. Helps to see how mistake can happen. Love your videos!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Gotta show everything! Thanks for watching Valerie 😀

[@cab102361]

What a great way to recycle those blah vases you get with flowers. Punch up the colors. Very cool and inexpensive.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@kmom1441]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@leobardochavez7190]

Turned out really nice I love the yellow and green

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching

[@zix.excalibur]

Thank yoo. For showing every part of it

[@maryp536]

The amber glass was my favorite as well.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Mary

[@nancyrogers212]

I like the yellow and the red thank you so much for showing us

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Nancy!

[@janiethecraftprincess]

Such a fun and creative technique! I like the brown one best.....but they are all beautiful 😊 Hugs....Janie

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much! So easy to do!!

[@dlwcrazyblondeone]

I converted Celsius to Fahrenheit and it comes out to 347, so 350 would work for your oven. Thank you on the tip for Mod Podge, adding a bit of water. I just got some canning jars and food coloring plus MP, to do this for Christmas, was going to make red and green jars and hang them outside with battery operated candles with a remote control-Time ran out didn’t get them made. But glad as that MP would have upset me taking it’s sweet time coating the jars. I may do this for spring with different colors.

[@andyg.9406]

These are excellent, Thanks for the tutorial I'm now going to try this. 😀 👍

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching glad you en

[@khadijahskreations]

thanks for sharing definitely appreciate it can't wait to try this

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Hope you enjoy

[@22ERICSHELLY]

Beautiful! Thanks! May Jesus continue to bless you and your family

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thank you so much!

[@mskatjack3053]

Sweet idea!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I think so too!

[@barbiemarland6741]

These are so cool!!! Love them all, but I'm with you... the amber is my favorite too..

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks so much 😊

[@barbiemarland6741]

Question... I'm having issues with bubbles. Don't know if I'm doing something wrong. I wouldn't be concerned if there was some here and there, but there's a lot. Because I have done a lot of acrylic paint/pour stuff, I try to be mindful of stirring. 🤷‍♀️ I used regular Elmer's glue one mixed with food color and one with acrylic paint. Both had the bubbles. My DIY chalk paint batches came out awesome!!!

[@marthameadows9013]

Seeing what happened with the blue one was very helpful. Clean those jars properly. I think I like the amber one best.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Me too! Thanks for watching

[@kimberlysiddons]

This is cool using glue. A great project to do with the kiddies. I have used clear floor wax to do this project also. It works pretty good but I’m not sure it is permanent either; but it sure looks good!

[@sharonthompson6106]

You tinted the floor wax and then poured it in the bottles? That sounds pretty darn savvy I might have to try that. Did you use gel food coloring or paint? Thank you for answering

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have never heard of that method! Will have to try it.

[@sharonsciandra816]

Love this idea...

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks 😊

[@abuelitap65]

Loved this technique. Am going to give it a go. TYFS (Pauline S)

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watchng! Have fun

[@billiejoethomason6075]

The amber is also my favorite bottle & color.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Billie Joe

[@deniseknight551]

Love this

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks Denise glad you enjoyed

[@nimvaughen9895]

Thank You!!!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ❤️

[@caseyfisher6727]

Deidre, I just love watching your videos! I want to color broken pieces of glass - how would I do that? Thanks for your knowledge and help!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You could use this method the only thing is this is not permanent

[@mindyloper4454]

Prettttttty coooooool!!!!❤❤

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Mindy!

[@k.chriscaldwell4141]

Superb. Thanks.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you liked it

[@pdelmercado]

The amber color is my favorite.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Mine too! Thanks for watching Patti

[@lynninii]

thank you very much!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're welcome!

[@ravi487]

Nice project! Am planning a team project for young adults to build glass candle holders alittle smaller in size than the jar that you used. For sake of demonstration, I was hoping to apply some neon glue similar to what you used in the video and apply it to a small sheet of paper. I was then hoping to wrap that film with the neon glue around the inside of the glass. Finally I wanted to have the teams glue some mosaic tiles to the glass outside. If they glue the different colored mosaic tiles to outside of glass, would the neon glue on the inside film still show through in the dark?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Sounds like a really cool project have fun

[@Beckster1]

Pretty

[@jenifferfoster4312]

Hi I know this is an older video and someone may have already commented but on your screen it said 175 degrees Celsius is 347 degrees Fahrenheit so I'm not sure if that was a mistake because earlier you would said 175 degrees or 200 so I want to clarify I didn't read the comments yet so someone may have already pointed this out but I'm curious we are supposed to hit her up and around 175 to 200 degrees Fahrenheit?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It is Fahrenheit lowest setting on your over sorry to be confusing

[@smode983]

Ooh, the amber would come in handy for Halloween props, such as witch's brew ingredients or a spooky lab.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it sure would!!

[@shaziam1963]

could I spray the inside with a sealer

[@shaziam1963]

didn't work for me ...I thinking it's because I coloured with acrylic paint

[@keariewashburn4680]

Thank you😃

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You're welcome 😊Thanks for watching!

[@alicechristian2980]

Adorable. TFS 🤣🙏👍👋💐🦋🌷🌸

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching Alice!

[@hansdegroot8549]

Interesting technique. Thanks for sharing. I was surprised that you put the glue and foodcolour on the insde of the jars. is it possible to put it on the outside and seal it somehow, in order to have it more permanent?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can and seal with a poly acrylic sealer. It still wont be permanent but will hold up a bit better. That is what I did with this project. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4jTfmekp82oadk

[@sweetbee52]

I actually liked the blue one. It looked old and distressed. I call that a happy accident! ❤️😂🤣

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes it actually wasn't too bad! Thanks for watching

[@joanamell3448]

The amber one is great..think a lighter pink would suit me 🥰

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed.

[@gingershure8762]

Awesome

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Ginger

[@sunnybright8206]

Great video thanks

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@lisabuss8260]

Thank you for sharing your "boo boo"! We learn so much from making mistakes and supercharge our learning by problem solving to success.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Absolutely!!

[@carmenjones8361]

What method do you use to thoroughly clean inside the small necked bottles such as the vinegar bottle and the one with the cork? Thanks!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have a tutorial on how i remove and clean bottles that might help you out kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHLIfqSPhKuSf7s

[@barbarasanders1855]

Thanks for the instruction on staining glass but do you know how I could stain plastic? I'm always saving it to use in my little houses and things... thanks again 🙋😎

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Unfortunately no I don’t

[@charkru2890]

Can these get wet after baked? If not how would you set it? Spray sealer?🙏😁 love this can’t wait to try!

[@sibymiller]

Say said in another comment that Poly Acrylic Sealer would work but it still won't be permanent. Worth trying I guess.

[@tonybrucks4668]

Have you ever thought of doing a pour on a glass platter? Like they do on a canvas with paint or resin? using all of the colors to do a rainbow pour

[@OurUpcycledLife]

That would be pretty

[@ellenl5626]

I always enjoy your videos but think pouncing ModPodge tinted with acrylic paint on the outside of glass, then baking it on, produces a better result that won't come off.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It does allow you to put water in jar

[@charlotted6247]

They are beautiful. Could you paint with that mixture on clear glass and set it up in your window?

[@sharonthompson6106]

I have Used mod podge and paint on the outside of glass vases it makes it look like beach glass absolutely beautiful.!!!! Clear coat it and it’s ready to go. It’s very light translucent they turn out just like those ,but I painted mine on the outside. I like her idea also.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you certainly can!

[@nonabardin9162]

Amber!!!! Love it!!!! Which colors mix to make brown?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

My favourite also!

[@johntoups6338]

I want to do some small glass perfume decant bottles. If I dye the inside, will it lease a residue or scent , and interfere with the perfume? Or can I dye the outside of the bottles?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You can dye the outside

[@zanwelch5716]

Green one

[@mary-jowestbrook4391]

Does it have to be a heavier weight glass? Would a thin glass break in the oven?! Love your projects!!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I am usually just doing glass jars out of the recycling bin, so I think he would want to be careful with Finglass

[@house28dilla]

I was wondering can I use some type of glow in the dark paint to do the same concept I do glass engraving beer mugs and I want to to this to them

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I’m on sure I’ve never tried anything like that

[@NicoRedelinghuys]

These look great, and I would have left the blue one just like that! What I am concerned about is that some glass jars might crack or even explode in the oven heat? Has that happened to any of the jars and bottles you have tinted before?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching ! I have never had that problem

[@teejay1650]

Bake it a lower temp. Everyone I’ve seen does it at 225 Fahrenheit.

[@ZainaDancer]

@@teejay1650 👍Exactly! 175°C / 350°F is too hot... you're not sterilizing these for canning, you're curing them with the color. So somewhere around the 200°F is better.

[@debbieeastel1399]

I’ve done this twice now and the jars come out transparent what am I doing wrong?. Love these sort of projects.

[@annafardig7816]

Nice! Do you think they are resistant to water (I’m thinking about using them as a vase during one night)?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Not at all

[@susanhaggart3675]

what do you do with the leftover paint mix after you pour out of jar?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

If there’s much that drips out I just have it on a paper towel and then I discard it

[@nancyluna7357]

Can you do this to a flower vase? If so can you put water in it? Thank you! I love your video!

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can do it to a flower vase but you wont be able to put water in it Nancy. If you do this method you will: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4jTfmekp82oadk

[@cherih508]

I'm having issues with the glue clumping along the jar rim. I tried different ways to avoid it but no avail. Do you have suggestions?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I let drip on paper towel till it doesn’t run anymore then gently rub top clean then bake

[@davidhumphrey2316]

RED LOOKED THE BEST

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching glad you enjoyed

[@eloires]

I wanna paint my jars to make candles and you can peel the paint at the end so my question is if i did this to my jar and put hot candle wax in it would it peel of?? Because of the heat or another reason?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have not tried that so Im unsure . You will have to see what it does. A little trial and error

[@jillhendricks2584]

Hi. Have you ever tried painting the colored glue on the outside instead of the inside? If yes, how did that turn out?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can

[@lisascountrycreations334]

Beautiful. Do these need to be heated in a separate oven or in the one you use for cooking?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I use it in the oven that I cook with on the lowest setting

[@lisascountrycreations334]

@@OurUpcycledLife great. Thank you!!!

[@woolandavalenciatoussaint521]

Hi, can I use this technique if I would like to put body butter in the jar? And how long does the tint last?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

This is not water proof so it wont work for decor only

[@sebastienleblanc5217]

would it work for a jar candle? would it be ok for the flame?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes will be ok

[@reginamcmasters5659]

Just wondering, could you add glitter to the solution to add a little bit more sparkle?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you sure can! Thanks for watching Regina

[@dianamorris5327]

Have you tried to use the gel glue from Elmer's? Did it work?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I haven’t tried that

[@loisreed222]

I wonder if you could use clear gorilla glue for that? Cool idea. U could also use India ink.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

So many ways you can try and use it! Thanks for watching Lois

[@khadijahskreations]

how do you stain a jar without the color coming off?

[@user-fj4xr4cu9c]

After staining the glass wine bottles, can I mod podge a picture on the outside

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Certainly

[@dianamorris5327]

Will it work if you put it on the outside of the jar.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes you can also put it on the outside of your jars and that way you could put water inside the jars if you wanted to put flowers in it

[@christiewade7184]

Green

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Thanks for watching!

[@kareno8634]

1:05 'Pealing' color off jar gave me idea: - Dried Tint could be used Between Wax paper to make 'Stain glass Window'. ?? Don't know of other way to press colors for Scene or Design. [You?] Was thinking of times when kid, doing Fall Leaves. : }

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Oh that might work!! Thanks for watching Karen

[@dinarusso3320]

So can you do the process on the outside of the glass and seal it?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, you certainly can

[@Seoirse-pn5uu]

Can you use paint than colouring

[@OurUpcycledLife]

You can try but it doesn’t adhere as well and peels easier

[@tondanelson8387]

That seems easy enough but will it fade in the sun?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have not found that it did, and I had some right in my windowsill

[@ReleaseNLetGo]

Can you make a candle out of the jar after you’re done?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I think it would melt the colour from the heat of the candle. Thanks for watching!

[@user-tw6bj4xx1l]

I wonder if this has been tried with Mod Podge glass

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes will work with mod podge or glue

[@DRenee_93]

I wanted to try this project, but I wanted to add sand on the inside. Would the sand eat the color away?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I’m unsure

[@christijanes6908]

Can u do it with acrylic paint?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I have tried and it doesn't dry clear so it wont be transparent. Thanks for watching

[@teejay1650]

If I did this and I don’t like the color can I redo it?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Certainly! It will wipe off after you soak in in hot soapy water. Thanks for watching

[@francesmingo7623]

Is this food safe? I am looking to tint the outside of the jars for food storage.

[@OurUpcycledLife]

If on outside would be ok but it’s not washable

[@katiekelley2455]

Please help!! We just spent 8 hours trying this yesterday and kept failing. Felt like too much was dripping out and we were losing color. Also had drip marks and a build up at the tops when we flipped. Then had piling at the bottom too. What are we doing wrong?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Were the jars really clean? If they have any residue it wont stick. You could also next time try thinning it a bit with water it might coat and flow better. I move the jar out of the puddle that has dripped out a few times so you don't get it stuck on rim. Keep trying you will get it. This is actually a easier technique if you haven't tried it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4jTfmekp82oadk

[@sharonsciandra816]

What is 175 C in Fahrenheit

[@EmilyCouturiere]

Could you do this to drinking glasses? Would it be safe?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No this is for decor only. Thanks for watching ! Glad you enjoyed Emily

[@chrisc7566]

why do you paint inside instead of outside?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

It makes the glass look translucent like it is stained glass. If you do it on the outside it gives it a frosted look.

[@wyrdsis4302]

Can you burn a votive candle inside a tinted glass jar?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

Yes, you sure can

[@Tami24945]

Have you ever figured out the recipe for the turquoise color of the Ball jars?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I would just experiment with the food colouring until you get the right colour of those blue jars

[@awildarodriguez4491]

Is dyeing glass jars safe enough to put food inside?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No not food grade

[@AVAGASAFARI]

Is there a way to achieve a similar effect without using the oven?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

I am unsure you could just let it air dry, but I’m not sure if it would go as translucent as you would want it

[@AVAGASAFARI]

@@OurUpcycledLife okay thank you

[@tamaramitchell29]

Tried this and spent over 2 hours trying to get it to work & bottles WERE NOT DIRTY. Attempted twice and they did not peel out as shown either. Just buy the bottles and save yourself the time.

[@ESLN4evo]

Is this food safe? I have some glassware that I want to tint but still drink out of. Is there a way to do this so I can still drink out of it?

[@OurUpcycledLife]

No this is not safe to drink or wash , decor only