How to Make a Mason Jar Sugar Shaker Tutorial with Pictures

If you have a love for all things mason jars, take a look at this tutorial for a vintage inspired mason jar sugar shaker. Using a mason jar and just a few other common supplies, you can make your own sugar shaker (or flour shaker, or salt shaker even) perfect for using in your kitchen. It offers a real country kitchen look, and the best part is you can make one in minutes. Here is how you can get started!

How to Make a Mason Jar Sugar Shaker

Use Blue Ball Vintage Jars or Green Ball Heritage Collection Jars to make a vintage inspired sugar shaker.

Supplies needed:

Canning jar with lid and band
Nail
Hammer
Dry erase marker
Filling such as sugar, salt, pepper, flour, etc.

Directions:

1. Begin by making dots for the holes on the top of the lid. I use a dry erase marker so I can wipe off the dots when I am done.

2. Now, place the tip of a nail on the dot and gently hammer it in. You will find that nails go through the metal quite easily. You really don’t have to put forth much effort at all. Repeat until you have the holes where you want them. 7-8 holes seems to be sufficient.

3. Rinse off the lid to remove any metal shavings that may have come lose. You can also take a damp cloth and wipe away any traces of the dry erase marker.

4. Fill the jar with the dry good of your choice. Sugar, flour, salt, and other dry goods all work well.

5. Replace the lid and start shaking away!

Having your vintage inspired sugar shaker in your kitchen is not only practical when cooking and baking, but it is decorative too! It is such a fun and farm girl way to display your dry goods as opposed to having them hidden in a canister or boring box. You can add a label to your jar as well if you would like, so everyone knows the contents and there is no confusion.

How sweet is this DIY Sugar Shaker using a colored Ball canning jar? Gather your supplies and give this easy vintage inspired mason jar sugar shaker a try. It is a great way to bring the feel of the farm to your kitchen.