I do not like my reuse projects to look junky. I like to look at them and forget what they once were. I did not like the assorted lid look in my studio, so I decided to paint them all the same color. I started by priming them, inside and out. My favorite primer for metal is Bullseye 1-2-3. It cost a bit more, but it is so worth it for hard-to-paint surfaces. A large spray can cost about $10 at Ace. I use generic Jenga pieces to elevate small items for painting. You can usually find them at the dollar store.
I thought about doing a cute, bright color but then decided to go with a neutral color, to put the focus on the jars' contents. I chose RustOleum's Painter's Touch in dark grey. Make sure and let each coat dry completely, which can take a while in this Kansas humidity. After the paint dried, I finished them, again inside and out, with a coat of clear gloss sealer. Again, make sure the lids are absolutely, completely dry before you put them on your jars!
All finished! I am using this batch of jars to store/display my game piece stash. Now, instead of a hodge-podge of jars, they have a sleek, uniform look.
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