DIY Pickles in a Jar Coloring Kit

Create a cute and quirky DIY pickles in a jar coloring set! This fun kit includes a layered pickle jar, pickles, slices, garlic, and dill for kids to color and arrange. Use paint markers, acrylic paint, or your favorite coloring supplies to bring each piece to life for a playful hands-on craft activity.

Instructions:

1. Color the lid first.
   After cutting, color or paint the lid, if desired. It is usually easier to color the engraved/scored details gluing or attaching garlic lift piece.

2. Build the pickle jar.
   Glue or adhere the thicker jar frame layer(s) on top of the base piece. Two frame layers are included, but you may cut more or fewer depending on your material thickness and how much space you want inside the jar.

3. Finish the jar.
   Glue or adhere the jar top piece to the thin frame layer top, making sure it is lined up evenly.

4. Attach the garlic lift piece.
   Glue the large garlic piece to the front of the clear acrylic lid, using the score lines as a guide for placement. This piece makes it easy to lift the lid on and off the jar.

5. Color the pickle pieces.
   Color or paint the pickles, slices, garlic, and dill with paint markers, acrylic paint, or your preferred coloring supplies.

6. Place the pieces inside.
   Add the finished pickle pieces to the jar, then place the clear acrylic lid into the inset frame. Use the large garlic piece to lift the lid and reveal the pickles inside.

   
   

Materials:

⅛” Plywood (shown is Maple TruFlat and from Houston Acrylic)

⅛” Clear Acrylic