Moonbeams in a Jar

I created this Moonbeams in a Jar craft to compliment my Sunshine in a Jar craft. While the sunshine jar feels cheery and energizing, this one is more calming and relaxing.

How do you capture the essence of a moonbeam? That was the question I had to answer when I set out to create this glitter jar. I wanted to use some really pretty white iridescent tinsel glitter that I have had for a while – this would represent the moonbeams. But, I also knew that I would need to add some fine glitter to get the right look.

In my first attempt, I used fine white glitter, but it just ended up looking like snow. I realized that part of what makes a moonbeam is the darkness that surrounds it. Next I tried a mix of purple and blue. Somehow with this combination, the tinsel glitter took on a greenish tint and the whole bottle just reminded me of a peacock. In my next attempt, I mixed some blue and white glitter, but it was too light. Finally, I decided to try a different shade of blue glitter mixed with black glitter and it created the perfect background for the iridescent tinsel moonbeams!

The key to this jar is the “glitz” tinsel glitter, which has an iridescent quality. It cuts through the darker glitter and really pops when light hits it.

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If you are interested in making Moonbeams in a Jar, here is what I used:

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• 16 oz Mason Jar (Amazon); consider using a plastic craft bottle if making this with kids
• Fill jar 3/4 of the way with warm water
• Add 1 tsp “glitz” tinsel glitter from this set (Amazon)
• Add 1/2 tsp “water” fine glitter and 1/2 tsp “ebony” fine glitter from this set (Amazon)
• Fill jar to the top with clear Elmer’s glue (Amazon)
• Use super glue to glue the lid shut (Amazon)

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Thank you for checking out my Moonbeams in a Jar craft!

“No longer will you have the sun for light by day, nor for brightness will the moon give you light;
but you will have the LORD for an everlasting light, and your God for your glory.“

Isaiah 60:19

~ Sarah ~

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