Article: It would be a good idea to wipe the inside of the jar down with rubbing alcohol to remove any oils that may prevent the paint from sticking. If your jar has any stickers or labels, you should remove them at this point as well.  The nice thing about using this method is that you get a clean finish without any brushstrokes. The downside to using this method is that you cannot fill the jar with water and use it as a vase. How much you pour in depends on the size of your jar; the bigger your jar is, the more paint you will need. A little bit of this paint goes a long way, however. Remember, you can always add more paint. Plan on using 1 to 2 tablespoons (15 to 30 milliliters) for most jars. For an 8-ounce (240-milliliter) or smaller jar, use 1 to 2 teaspoons instead. Tilt the jar around this way and that. Turn the jar on its side, and roll it to help further spread the paint. Keep doing this until you get the paint coverage you want. You can coat the entire inside of the jar, or you can leave bare patches.  If you aren't getting the coverage you want, add another 1 to 2 squirts of paint. If the paint is not moving, it is too thick. Add a few drops of water to the paint, stir it in with a spoon or skewer, and try again. Cover your work surface or a tray with a waterproof material, such as wax paper. Lay down several sheets of paper towel, then place the jar upside down on it. The excess paint will drip down the sides of the jar and collect on the paper towel. If you left bare patches, be aware that you will get streaks of paint on the unpainted glass. If you don't want this effect, leave the jar upright. How long this takes depends on how big the jar is, how much paint you used, and how thick the paint was to begin with. This can take as little as a couple minutes to as long as a few hours. Skip this step if you left bare patches. You'll simply have a thicker coat of paint on the bottom of the jar. If you want to, you can wipe excess paint from the rim of the jar using a damp cloth. If there is paper towel stuck onto the rim, scrape it off with your fingernail or an emery board, then fill in the bare patches using spare paint and a small paintbrush. Most acrylic paint takes about 20 minutes to dry, but it could take longer for this project because of how much you used. Keep in mind that some paints sold in the acrylic paint aisle are actually enamel paints. In this case, the paints will need to be cured. Check the label for specific instructions. You can repeat the process to add a second color to your jar. If you coated the entire jar the first time, the first coat will show through the jar and be visible on the outside, while the second coat will be visible only from the inside. If you coated the jar only partway, the second color will fill in the bare patches, giving you a two-tone effect. Do not fill these jars with water, otherwise the paint will come off. Use only dry flowers or silk flowers.
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Clean the inside of the jar with soap and water, then dry it off. Pour some acrylic craft paint into the jar. Swirl the paint around inside the jar. Turn the jar upside down on a stack of paper towels. Wait for the excess paint to drain. Turn the jar right-side-up. Allow the paint to dry. Add a second color, if desired. Use the jars as desired, but don't let the inside get wet.
Article: To start making a rectangular shaped mold, first gather your materials. You should be able to find the materials for this mold at most craft stores. For this mold, you'll need the following:  Two pieces of 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) thick craft wood, cut into 12" by 4" length  Two pieces of 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) thick craft wood, cut into 3 1/2″ x 4″ length  One piece of 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) thick craft wood, cut into 3 1/2″ x 11″ length  Wood clamps  Wood glue You may not find craft wood cut into the exact dimensions you need. You should be able to ask someone at the store to trim the wood down for you. If this option is not available, you can cut most craft wood on your own with a small handsaw.  Measure the wood using a ruler or measuring tape. Draw a line marking the dimensions with a pen or pencil. Use your handsaw to gently saw along that line. If the sides are rough, use sandpaper to smooth them down. Sand paper is rated by grit number. The higher the grit number, the stronger the sandpaper. As craft glue is fairly soft, you do not need a high grit sandpaper for your soap mold. Stick to grit levels below 100, as anything above a 100-level grit is best used on large furniture. Once your wood is cut into the proper dimensions, you can begin assembling your mold. To start, assemble the sides of the wood to form a rectangle.  The 12" by 4" boards make up the longer sides of the rectangle. The 3 1/2" by 4" sides make up the shorter sides. The shorter sides will fit inside the longer sides.  Take the 12" by 4" boards. Place a line of wood glue along each 4" side. Then, place the 3 1/2" by 4" sides between the 12" by 4" boards, creating a rectangle-shape with your boards. Use the wood clamps to secure while the wood is drying. Once the glue is dry to the touch, and the rectangle feels secure without the wood clamps, you can add the bottom board. The  3 1/2″ x 11″ board fits inside the rectangle. Run some wood glue along each side of the bottom board and then place it inside the rectangle. Use wood clamps to secure the board in place. If your board feels flimsy, use a cordless screwdriver to place four screws into the board where the sides connect. This will further secure the board, as wood glue may loose strength over time. Once you've assembled your board, set is aside and let it dry. To be 100% sure everything is dry, it's best to set your board aside overnight before use. Once you're done creating your board, you can use it to make soap. Make sure to line your board first, as liquid soap will stick to wood. You can use parchment paper or trash bags to line your board. It can take soap anywhere from a few hours to a few days to set. It depends on the soap recipe you're using. Once the soap is set, simply remove it from the board. Set it aside for 3 to 4 weeks to allow it to dry completely. In the event your box leaks, examine the area where the leak is occurring. You can seal this area up with masking tape, duct table, or extra wood glue. Also, you can deal with leaks by lining the box with parchment paper before use.
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Gather your materials. Trim the wood down, if necessary. Create a rectangle out of the sides. Glue the bottom piece in place. Let dry. Use your mold to make soap. Address leaks.