Frankenstein Luminaries for Halloween

Looking to add some spooky charm to your Halloween décor? Look no further than Frankenstein luminaries! These ghoulish lanterns are the perfect addition to your festive setup, casting an eerie glow that sets the perfect Halloween mood. Whether you place them along your walkway to welcome trick-or-treaters or use them as eerie table centerpieces for your party, these Frankenstein luminaries are sure to be a hit with all your Halloween guests. Get crafty and create your own with mason jars, green paint, and a touch of creativity, or find them ready-made at your local party supply store. With their menacing yet lovable appearance, these Frankenstein luminaries are a must-have for a spooktacular Halloween celebration!

Supplies needed to make Frankenstein Luminaries

• Glass canning jars with lid bands
• Acrylic paint: green, white, black
• Paintbrush
• Large, medium, and small round sponge applicators
• Black marker
• 2 metal nuts per jar
• Instant grab glue
• Clear gloss sealer spray

Remove bands from jars, save seals for another project.

Paint bands black and jars green; set aside to dry.

When dry, paint a second coat on the jars and have a grownup spray the black bands with sealer spray. Set aside to dry.

Dip the large round sponge applicator into white paint and dot on the eyes to the front of the jar.

Mix a small amount of green paint with some white paint to make a light shade of green. Dip the small round applicator into the green paint and add the nose to the front of the jar.

While the eyes and nose are drying, with a light hand so as not to rip through the paint, carefully draw on stitches and a mouth.

Use instant grab glue to attach a nut to the side of the jar. Allow it to dry for several minutes before turning the jar over and gluing a nut to the other side. Stand the jar up and let everything dry. You may need to check the nuts and make sure they are sticking. Simply press them back in place if need be.

Dip the medium round sponge applicator into black paint and add the pupils to the eyes. Allow them to dry completely.

9. Have a grown up spray the jars with gloss sealer spray, each jar and black band should get three coats, wait 30 minutes between coats.

When everything is dry, screw the black bands back onto the jars and add a tea light candle.

Helpful Hints:

• For a safer option, you can purchase battery operated tea light candles.
• If you don’t have canning jars, you can use any type of recycled glass jar. Simply paint the rim of the jar black in place of a band.
• These jars make great holders for your Halloween party table as well. Fill them with pixie sticks, straws, or lollipops!