Apothecary Jars - Simple to make

Did you know that 100+ years ago if you needed any kind of medical attention, you would go to an apothecary.  They had these little jars with glass lids where they would keep their ingredients for mixing up your medications.  These apothecaries were like a glorified pharmacist.  These days we have specialists for all of our specific medical needs.  But in days of yore, you had the apothecary.  Apothecary jars have been making a come back, but not for medical ingredients.  They are more or less for holding little decorative thises and thats.  And they are expensive.  I don't like to buy things if they are expensive {whispers, unless they are shoes}. 

I love the dollar store.  You can get all kinds of stuff and turn it into different stuff.  To make your own apothecary jar, get a glass candle stick and either a large drinking glass or vase.  Large candle jars work great as well.  A glass jar with a glass lid works best since a true apothecary jar has a lid.  I use this amazing industrial strength glue called E2000 (see below).  You can get it from a craft store.  I paid $4 for mine.  And it dries clear!  Just glue that $1 candle stick to the bottom of your jar and let it sit upside down over night.  And voila, you have an apothecary jar. 

Let me know how yours turns out.

Simply SophistiKate,

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