28 ways to reuse glass jars

Even the smallest amount of leftover paint can be salvaged. If there is a small amount of paint left in a can, decant it into a glass jar for storing. Using glass jars will save space and keep paint fresh.

Infused olive oil is incredibly easy to prepare, however it is essential to use a container with a tight fitting lid, which makes glass jars perfect for such an endeavour.

If you are new to infusing oils try a classic combination like basil and garlic or mint and lemon.

Turn a leftover glass jar into a money box.

Cut a hole in the lid to create a slot or just leave off the lid completely.

If you don’t like the idea of being able to see how much money you are stashing away, paint the jar before using.

Don’t know what to do with all the seashells collected on your last family holiday?

Store and display them in glass jars! Simply add sand and then arrange the shells to your liking.

These displays work particularly well in bathrooms.

Cotton buds and wipes are cheaper bought in bulk but it’s not ideal to have a huge packet of cotton buds in the bathroom cabinet.

Use glass jars to store cotton buds and wipes in bathrooms and bedrooms, topping up from your main stash when needed.

Turn a glass jar into a beautiful living display by creating a terrarium.

The basic supplies you need to make a terrarium are rocks, charcoal, soil, plants and, in this case, a glass jar.

Lay the rocks, sprinkle the charcoal, add the soil and then plant away.

It’s that easy.

The benefit of creating a terrarium in a glass jar is that you can move it around with ease, even using it as a roving centrepiece for indoor and outdoor tables.

It can be difficult to pour grains and legumes out of the plastic packaging they are sold in.

Transferring them to glass jars will make cooking and storage easier.

Homemade pickles are very easy to prepare and do not require specialty jars.

Almost any sterilised, clean and dry glass jar can be used in a pickling recipe.

Keep desk areas tidier for less by using glass jars as stationery holders.

Glass jars are particularly great for storing coloured pencils as you can easily find the colour you are looking for.

Kids in particular will be more likely to use one pencil at a time rather than emptying an entire pencil collection onto their work surface.

Use glass jars to store sewing kit essentials like needles, threads, thimbles and stray buttons.