Project DIYStrikeable Match Jar

Strikeable Match Jar Step by step

• STEP: 1

  Gather everything you need to make this quick and easy.

   

  Scissors
  Mason Jar w/Lid
  Hole Punch
  Strike Anywhere Matches (Strike on Box Matches won't work)
  Pencil
  Stencil
  Gator Medium Grit Sandpaper sheet (color of your choice)
  Spray Paint Satin Protective Enamel

   

  
• STEP: 2

  Grab your sandpaper and take out a sheet and cut a square 2 times the size of the jar lid.

  Quarter sheets work great and you can also cut a 1/4 of a 9 x 11 Sheet and use that.

  
• STEP: 3

  Turn sandpaper over and place lid anywhere on the back flat.

  
• STEP: 4

  Pressing down on the lid to make sure it doesn't move, trace around it with a pencil.

  
• STEP: 5

  Grab some scissors and cut out the circle.

  
• STEP: 6

  Turn the circle, sandpaper side up and lay your stencil down making sure to cover the whole surface.

  
• STEP: 7

  Spray paint the stencil pattern onto the sandpaper and let dry for 5-10 minutes.

  
• STEP: 8

  Grab a standard hole punch and make sure to punch the hole inward just enough to bipass the lid edge but not too far so when you tip the jar, matches can come out easily. 

  
• STEP: 9

  Take the circle and place it face down in the inside of the lid edge and press around the edge.

  
• STEP: 10

  Grab a box of the standard sized matches that will go in your jar.

  (Must use Strike Anywhere Matches, Strike on Box will not work)

  
• STEP: 11

  Fill the jar full with matches.

  
• STEP: 12

  Once the lids on tight you are able to tip and shake the jar to have a match pop out to use.

  
• STEP: 13

  When you are ready, strike the match on the sandpaper lid to light it.