Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 February 1917 — PRETTY VASES CHEAPLY MADE [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

PRETTY VASES CHEAPLY MADE

Jafs That Have Held Jam, and Cream Pots, May Be Utilized for the Purpose. I Jam jars and cream pots can be made into very pretty vases or plant holders. First of all the jars should be of earthenware, as glass is too slippery to work upon. First wash them well, then let them dry. If the surface is at all rough, rub it down with sandpaper, Now take some oil paint and brush smoothly all over the jar; a cream color is got by mixing the tiniest spot of yellow with white paint; a dainty

pale blue by mixing a touch of blue with plenty of white. When the coat is quite dry, stencil round the* jar a pretty design. Stencils can be bought ready-made and only cost a few cents; they last a long time. Oil color is simply dabbed through the holes and the pattern is made. The coloring will depend upon the choice nfthe worker :...if. tlie_ha£fc,. ground is cream or white, the flowers should be. stenciled a pretty pink and the leaves a delicate green. Leave all lo dry, then, if-liked; the jars can be varnished with cl e ear varnish. In many cases the natural jar can be left without being covered, and a pattern just put on. Very pretty effects can be got by covering the jars with very pretty wallpaper; this must be done with care; then, when the paste is dry, varnish all over. Really beautiful vases can be made by covering cream pots with cigar bands. These ornaments look most costly affairs, the colors are so beautiful and rich. Thus from odd jars lying about can pretty and useful articles be made, suitable for the home, for bazaars, or gifts to friends; the cost is Very trivial and the work Is easy and Interesting.

Vase Made From Cream Pot.