12. Glass Jar Wall Dispenser on Rustic Wooden Rail
Introduction Clear mason jars suspended from a wall-mounted wooden rail store small colorful art supplies cleanly at eye level.
What This Idea Means Clear glass vessels display colorful tools—like buttons, pastels, erasers, pencil sharpeners, and beads—turning everyday materials into vibrant room decor.
Materials Needed
- 1 weathered pine or natural oak wood board (3 feet long)
- 5 to 6 heavy glass mason jars or canning jars
- Stainless steel hose clamps or pipe clamps to fit jar necks
- Wood screws, drywall anchors, and mounting brackets
How to Make It
- Sand and stain the wooden mounting board, letting it dry completely.
- Screw the metal pipe clamps into the front face of the wooden board at equal intervals.
- Secure the wood board onto the wall using sturdy drywall anchors and a level.
- Wrap the open metal clamps around the necks of the glass jars and tighten the screws until firm.
- Fill the suspended glass jars with colored pencils, soft pastels, rubber erasers, and decorative washi tapes.
Tips and Variations
- Tilt the jars at a slight 45-degree angle before tightening for easier access to pens.
- Use amber-tinted jars to protect light-sensitive pigment powders and natural inks.
- Add adhesive chalkboard labels to the front of each jar for easy identification.