How to Turn a Mason Jar Into Salt Holder With Pour Spout

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How to Turn a Mason Jar Into Salt Holder With Pour Spout

Tiffany Tarnowski

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My new salt container is much prettier and sturdy than the old cardboard one. It also fits the style of my kitchen, so now I don't have to hide it in the cabinet.

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Here are the basic supplies you'll need. I had a new full box of salt and a mostly empty one, together they completely filled my jar.

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Use your serrated knife to cut the lid off of the salt box.

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Pour salt into jar.

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I cut around the edge of the lid with my knife so that it would be flexible and easier to cut around the edge with my scissors. The size of the box top and the jar lid are a perfect fit.

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Cut as close to the edge as possible, it will ensure a better fit. If you don't get it just right you can hot glue it into the jar ring, but it's not necessary.

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Fit box top into the jar ring and hot glue if you like.

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I decided to cover my lid with the page of an old dictionary that I keep on hand for art projects. You can leave yours plain or cover with fabric or paper, use Modpodge to glue it on & seal it.

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Finished product. Now I can fill my shaker and measuring spoons in style. 👍 I was impatient and didn't smooth the air bubbles out from my paper after gluing it.

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Mason jar

Box of salt ( cylindrical)

Serrated knife

Scissors

Optional: decorative paper

Optional: Modpodge & paint brush

Optional: Hot glue gun

Ya thanks!!!!!!!!!!!

Jenna Hallock last month

Love the idea

Mediaflo McGee 7 months ago

You could also just buy this for a more permanent solution. http://cuppow.com

Mark Yates 9 months ago

Such an awesome idea!

Sharon Tan 11 months ago

Very Creative!

Shim Thomas 11 months ago

So clever! ☺

Jennie I. 11 months ago

Neat

RJ Sawyer 11 months ago

Such a great idea... I have been storing my salt in a wide mouth jar for years and never would have thought of doing this! Thank you!

Michelle Marie 11 months ago

What a neat idea!!! Thanks for sharing!!

Debbie Roark 11 months ago

Cute idea!

Dawn Orr 11 months ago

I bought the 1/2 gallon ball jars to store my sugar, brown sugar, flour, etc on the counter and I use smaller ones for other things as well. Now I will have my salt in one too. Thanks for a great idea.

Noni Mouse 11 months ago

You could also use it to store yeast in the fridge if you're a baker. Or use the smaller jar, just trim the box top smaller.

Tiffany Tarnowski (author) 11 months ago

It's a 1 quart mason jar.

Joe Smith 11 months ago