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Additionally, use rubbing alcohol and a clean paper towel to wipe away any prints or smudges.

With the lid removed, place the jar upside down on a protected surface.

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Apply an even coat of stained glass aerosol spray paint to the surface following the manufacturers instructions.

Leave paint to dry fully and then apply a second coat of spray paint.

Continue until the desired amount of coverage is achieved.

Chinese new year mason jar decor idea with twinkling lights.

Next, apply the gold leaf to only the rim of the jar.

Continue working around the rim until its fully covered.

Insert a set of pretty twinkle lights inside the jar to complete this Chinese New Year decoration.

Chinese new year mason jar decor idea with twinkling lights.

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DIY Chinese New Year Decor Idea

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Close up of the Chinese new year mason jar with twinkle lights.

Close up of the Chinese new year mason jar with twinkle lights.

Chinese new year decor idea using a glass jar, paint brushes, glue and gold leaf.

Chinese new year decor idea using a glass jar, paint brushes, glue and gold leaf.

Red spray painted glass jar.

Red spray painted glass jar.

Using a paint brush to add glue to the rim of a painted mason jar.

Using a paint brush to add glue to the rim of a painted mason jar.

Gluing gold leaf to the rim of a mason jar.

Gluing gold leaf to the rim of a mason jar.

Removing excess gold leaf.

Removing excess gold leaf.

Removing excess gold leaf from the rim of the mason jar.

Removing excess gold leaf from the rim of the mason jar.

Chinese new year mason jar decor idea with twinkle lights next to red candle holders.

Chinese new year mason jar decor idea with twinkle lights next to red candle holders.

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