With this simple project, turn your ordinary mason jars into spooky-good Halloween works of art! Make a few bloody Halloween mason jars to add to your holiday decor!
I love a great project that takes five minutes (or less) to make! Plenty of Halloween crafts can take some time to put together, but here is one that might take you two minutes to complete.
These bloody mason jars are perfect for your scary Halloween decorations. They’re a quick, easy, eye-catching addition that works with any Halloween decor theme!
I originally made this project for Halloween mason jar week and paired it with these fun Bone Party Straws!
Halloween Mason Jars Tutorial
The video below shows you how to put this craft together in about three minutes. Yes, it is that easy y’all!
If you can’t watch the video or prefer written directions, here is the process for making these Halloween mason jars.
How To Make Bloody Halloween Mason Jars
Instead of creating “blood” on normal mason jars (which can be time-consuming), I used an optical illusion to trick the eyes into thinking what they see is blood.
Sound interesting? Check out how to do this quick and easy process yourself below!
Note: If you’re nearly as obsessed with Halloween-themed mason jar crafts as I am, you won’t want to leave without checking out our Halloween Lanterns, Scarecrow Mason Jar, and DIY Ghost In A Jar Halloween craft ideas!
Supplies Needed To Make Halloween Mason Jars
Step 1: Heat Up Glue Gun
Insert a red glitter glue stick into your hot glue gun and let it begin to heat up.
If you currently have a short regular glue gun stick in there, you’ll need to push it through until you see red glue begin to come out before beginning this project.
Step 2: Add Hot Glue Around The Rim Of The Jar
Holding your mason jar in one hand, use your other hand to add hot glue around the top of the mason jar. You’ll want to add in “drips of blood” by bringing the glue gun down 1-2 inches randomly as you make your way around the jar.
Step 3: Add Tea Light To Mason Jar
Grab a battery-operated tea light candle and put it inside your Halloween mason jar, and it’s ready to add to your decorations!
So super simple! I personally love the battery-operated candles in these, but you can use any that you have on hand. I added these jars as part of a fun scary display since I love a little fright with my Halloween decorations.
If you do, too, these bloody mason jars are the perfect craft for you. Besides, any craft that can be made in just two minutes is a winner in my book!
FAQs About Halloween Mason Jars
Here are a couple of questions that I see readers ask about making this “bloody” Halloween mason jar project. If you have a question, please check to see if I’ve already answered it below. Don’t see your question? Leave it for me in the comments!
I Can’t Find Red Jars. What Should I Do?
No problem! If you can’t find mason jars that are already red, all you have to do is take a normal mason jar and paint it with translucent red glass paint. It’ll add an extra step plus drying time, but your jars will still look amazing!
What Size Mason Jars Are Good For Making These Halloween Mason Jars?
You can use any size of jar. I have seen red mason jars in several sizes, but finding some available in the size you want may be challenging.
If you can’t find the size you want in red jars, just get regular jars and paint them with red translucent glass paint!
The Red Mason Jars I Found Aren’t See-Through. Can I Use Them?
Unfortunately, no, not if you want to be able to see the candle through the sides of your mason jar. If that’s the only red mason jar you can find, I recommend getting some normal mason jars and painting them with translucent glass paint.
Can I Add More Hot Glue Gun To Make It Look More ”Bloody”?
Absolutely! The amount of hot glue that you add to the rim of the jar is up to you. I liked the look of a little bit of hot glue but you can add a bunch instead!
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Super creepy and totally awesome! Pinning
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