What to make jars for spices and cereals from

Handmade jars will help you create coziness in the kitchen. And if tea or coffee can be stored in the same purchased packages, then this will not work with cereals.

Cans of other products

Often people buy preserved food in a glass jar, and then don’t know where to put the container. It can be used to store cereals. Other large containers made of plastic, glass or ceramics are also suitable. You can also use tin cans (for example, a package of canned pineapples).

This way you can improve not only the hygiene of storage, but also decorate the kitchen.

The main condition is a tight lid, which can be decorated with a beautiful ribbon. Thanks to this, harmful insects will not be able to get into the container.

It is recommended to store them in a kitchen cabinet to avoid direct sunlight. In addition, there is relatively little humidity, which is also a good condition.

For rational use, consider the number of family members. If there are a lot of them, then opt for capacious jars, but if there are small quantities, you can use small tanks.

What materials are best to use

There are no special restrictions on the choice of material. Perfect for:

• plastic;
• glass;
• steel;
• ceramics.

Cereals must be immediately poured into a jar and not left in plastic bags. Otherwise, mold may appear, which can lead to the appearance of toxic microorganisms and simply an unpleasant odor.The product can no longer be eaten.

Before you pour the cereal into a jar, be sure to check it for the presence of insects (especially flour). There may be a Surinamese flour beetle living there, which not only eats the product, but also contaminates it. Eating such cereals can lead to poisoning.

If you choose a plastic jar, make sure it is of good quality. Otherwise, an unpleasant odor may arise, which over time will be transferred to the cereals. It is also worth remembering that metal containers retain the same odors for a long time.

How to apply

In order for the jar to be bright, beautiful and original, it should be designed correctly. Ideas:

• decoupage style;
• hand painted;
• sackcloth.

If you decide to use the first method, then you can use any style. Cut out a beautiful pattern from a napkin or card and then attach it to the jar.

It is best to choose an opaque container for this technique. But transparent fragments will also work. This way the contents of the jar will be visible.

It is recommended to coat the entire surface with varnish for extra shine. In addition, this way the jar can be wiped with a damp cloth.

Handmade painting will make the jars original and unique. You can draw simple geometric patterns or complex ones, depict your favorite animals, people, or draw flowers.

If you do not have special artistic skills, then decorate the container with a simple pattern. In the middle you can write the name of the cereal in a beautiful font.

There is also a simple and quick decoration option - burlap. It will fit into the interior of the kitchen and give it a country style. Burlap itself is a bit rough, so it's better to use lace, buttons or small shells.

You can decorate the whole jar or part of it with burlap.It is worth remembering the disadvantage: such containers are difficult to wash on an ongoing basis, so you will have to frequently update the interior.

Despite proper storage, it is important to remember that any cereal has an expiration date. Its appearance may remain unchanged, but the smell changes. It is recommended to attach a label to each container indicating the time of purchase of the cereal.