🫙 DIY Glitter Jar (Calm Down Jar) : Soothing, Sparkly, Sensory & the Perfect Craft for Relaxation or Fun!
Supplies You’ll Need:
(Makes 1 glitter jar — repeat as desired)
- 1 clean clear jar or bottle with a tight lid (plastic or glass – 16 oz mason jars work well)
- 1/2 cup clear glue (or glitter glue for extra shimmer)
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2–3 tbsp fine glitter (use various colours or holographic!)
- 1–2 drops food colouring (optional)
- A few drops clear dish soap or glycerin (optional, slows glitter movement)
- Hot glue gun (optional, to seal the lid)
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Directions:
Step 1: Prepare the Jar
1. Fill your clean jar about 1/4 full with warm water.
2. Add clear glue — this helps suspend the glitter longer.
3. Stir well to combine.
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Step 2: Add Sparkle
1. Add glitter to your jar — fine glitter floats longer, chunky glitter adds bold movement.
2. Add food colouring if you'd like to tint the water.
3. Add a few drops of dish soap or glycerin to slow the glitter’s fall.
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Step 3: Top Off & Seal
1. Fill the rest of the jar with warm water, leaving a little room at the top.
2. Tightly secure the lid.
3. (Optional) Use hot glue around the rim before sealing to make it leak-proof.
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Step 4: Shake & Watch
1. Shake your glitter jar well and watch the swirl of glitter slowly fall to the bottom.
2. Use during calm-down times, meditation, or creative play.