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Uses For Mason Jars: 10 Unusual Options For The Canning Apparatus (PHOTOS)

10 Unusual Ways To Use Mason Jars

From Networx's Chaya Kurtz:

Is there anything that Mason jars can't do? I've been seeing Mason jars used as lampshades and lumieres all over the blog-o-sphere. Mason jars make excellent sconce shades: They are sturdy, easy-to-clean, and add to a rustic or industrial-chic design scheme. Mason jar lids are an important component of using Mason jars as parts of light fixtures, so save your Mason jar lids!

List and captions courtesy of Networx

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10 Uses For Mason Jars
Mason Jar Luminary(01 of10)
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Mason jars take a mod-yet-ethereal look as Mason jar luminaries. This project involves painting Mason jars around stencils to create mod-looking dots of light. (credit:Hometalk/Sarah Krouse)
Mason Jar Solar Lights(02 of10)
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Solar lights are a fun addition to a walkway or garden, and you can make them yourself out of Mason jars! (credit:Hometalk/Keep Calm And Decorate)
Bell Jar Pendant Lights(03 of10)
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You could spend big bucks on vintage industrial pendant lights, or you could make them yourself out of Mason jars. Who knew? (credit:Hometalk/The DIY Village)
Mason Jar Chandelier(04 of10)
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Turn a thrift store chandelier into something special with a coat of paint and some Mason jars as lamp shades. (credit:Hometalk/Marty's Musings)
Industrial Mason Jar Light(05 of10)
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Pipe fittings plus mason jars plus the help of a good electrician equal highly fashionable industrial-style Mason jar lights. (credit:Hometalk/Frou FruGal)
Mason Jar Butterfly Feeder(06 of10)
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Attract beneficial insects to your yard with a very colorful DIY Mason jar butterfly feeder. This is an excellent project for kids and adults. (credit:Hometalk/BrightNest)
Mason Jar Drink Cups(07 of10)
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Mason jar drink cups are the perfect kid's party favor. They also prevent spills during the party! (credit:Hometalk/Gingersnap Crafts)
Anthropologie Inspired Pain Drip Mason Jars(08 of10)
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These are high fashion on a very low budget. (credit:Hometalk/It All Started With Paint)
DIY Mason Jar Vase Centerpiece(09 of10)
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Bring the sunshine inside with a DIY Mason jar centerpiece. Mason jars make perfect vases for down home flowers like daisies. (credit:Hometalk/Tiffany Mitchell)
Make Your Own Mason Jar Succulent Terrarium(10 of10)
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What could be cuter than a mini-terrarium in a Mason jar? Mount a few vertically on a board for a quirky living wall hanging. (credit:Hometalk/OPC The Better Half)
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