How to Age Inexpensive Dollar Tree Storage Jars

Dollar Tree storage jars get the perfect aged industrial look with the help of paint!

Do you follow me on Facebook? A few weeks ago I shared a mini Dollar Tree haul and they included these cute little glass jars. I have a thing for storage jars and containers, so of course, as soon as I spotted them I knew I had to bring a few home. They were nice as is, but with the help of paint, I easily turned them into the perfect aged industrial storage.

Supplies needed age inexpensive Dollar Tree storage jars

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- Glass storage containers (Dollar Tree)

- Chalkboard Paint

- Gold spray paint (this is my favorite kind)

- Gold leaf Rub 'n Buff

- Brushed Pewter metallic craft paint

- Dark brown craft paint

- Paint brush

In my Dollar Tree video I mentioned how I was going to update these jars and a sweet reader (Krista's Handmades) shared with me her version. She used sophisticated finishes, but I was determined to get a similar look for less money using paint.

Let's get started.

After spray painting my lids gold I applied a layer of Gold Leaf Rub 'n Buff. I like to use spray paint first since it has much better adhesion properties over other types of paint.

Supplies for aging lids to Dollar Tree storage jars

Before the Rub 'n Buff was completely dry I painted a messy layer of brushed pewter craft paint over the Rub 'n Buff.

Adding metallic paint to age Dollar tree storage jars

Again, while the paint was still wet, I then added a layer of brown craft paint. I kept repeating the layers (Rub 'n Buff, brushed pewter and brown) until I was happy with the aged look of the lids.