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This Jack Skellington Mason Jar Halloween Craft is the perfect way to creep your way into the Halloween season. Fill it with your favorite candies and treats, it’s the perfect Halloween Craft that you can keep or gift.

When it comes to Halloween a few iconic movies come in mind, one of them being The Nightmare Before Christmas. I can’t remember a time when I didn’t catch Jack Skellington mixing things up and Sally just trying to hold it together. If you love the movie Nightmare Before Christmas then you will love these Jack Skellington Mason Jars.

All it takes is a little bit of paint, a mason jar, and some mod podge and you’ve got yourself a Mason Jar Jack Skellington. Your family will be asking “What’s this? What’s This?” when they see this super cute craft!

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Jack Skellington Mason Jar

Supplies:

• 500 ml wide mouth mason jar
• Black acrylic paint
• White  acrylic paint
• Paintbrush
• Mod Podge (optional)

Directions:

1. Paint the entire jar white (this can take up to three coats for good coverage).
2. Lightly sketch features onto the jar using a pencil.
3. Paint on features with black paint (eyes, nose, and mouth).
4. Allow the paint to dry completely.
5. Seal with a coat of Mod Podge (optional).
6. Fill the jar with black licorice or any of your family’s favorite candies.

Jack Skellington Mason Jar

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Active Time: 15 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty: beginner

This Jack Skellington Mason Jar Halloween Craft is the perfect way to creep your way into the Halloween season. Fill it with your favorite candies and treats, it's the perfect Halloween Craft that you can keep or gift.

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Materials

• 500 ml wide mouth mason jar
• Black acrylic paint
• White acrylic paint
• Paint brush
• Mod Podge (optional)

Instructions

1. Paint the entire jar white (this can take up to three coats for good coverage).
2. Lightly sketch features onto the jar using a pencil.
3. Paint on features with black paint (eyes, nose, and mouth).
4. Allow the paint to dry completely.
5. Seal with a coat of Mod Podge (optional but recommended).
6. Fill the jar with black licorice or whatever your family's favorite candy is! Enjoy!