How to build mason jar wall mounted spice rack

Your spices deserve dignity. Nor a sort of jumble of half-empty jars clattering away in a cabinet like little glassy bowling balls. Enter the mason jar wall mounted spice rack — a cheeky, charming way to display, organize, and flex your pantry pride. It is peasant, simple, and more delicious than it appears (at least the spices).

Suppose a row of clear jars, with the morning sun falling upon a board of reclaimed wood, labels turned forward like little promises of taste. This mason jar spice rack transforms an ordinary wall to a gallery in the kitchen. It conserves counter space, stores often used herbs within arm reach, and makes your kitchen look curated-but-humble that costs shoppers a lot of money.

Materials needed

• 6-12 regular 8 oz mason jars with lids (to fit in a tight rack)
• 1 board of wood (reclaimed pine or poplar, 2 in x 8 in x as many as you desire)
• 2 metal straps or planter hangers (or 1 continuous metal bracket at each jar)
• Screws and wall anchors (should be used in drywall or masonry)
• Sandpaper (120 and 220 grit)
• Wood stain or paint (optional)
• Crystalline polyurethane (not required, but more durable)
• Spice labels or printable label paper.

Tools needed

• Drill bits and screwdriver bits drill.
• Stud finder
• Level (a must have straight, smug rows)
• Tape measure
• Paintbrush or rag for stain
• Pencil and clamp (useful in holding strain jars when fitting straps)

Step by step instructions for building the mason jar wall mounted spice rack

1. Measure and plan: select wall and measure spacing. In the case of 8 jars, leave a margin of a bit more than 3.5-4 inches in the horizontal direction and 4-5 inches in the vertical direction. Identify the places of marks studs or plan anchors.
2. Preparation of the wood: sand the plank. Apply stain or paint, and then apply polyurethane to achieve long-lasting wipe ability. Let dry fully.
3. Position of strap marks: position jars on the board and mark straps at the center of the marks. Always make sure that there is even spacing using your level.
4. Install straps or brackets: screw straps to the neck of jars and attach them in the board. When individual brackets are used, it is advisable to pre-drill holes as a way of preventing splitting of wood.
5. Mount to wall: level and stud finder. Secure the plank to the studs either by screwing or heavy-duty anchors on the drywall. Make sure that it is completely flat, even, racks are crooked and it is a crime against beauty.
6. Fill and label: place spices into jars, put on lids and label fronts. Organize by frequency of use, color, or alphabet – what nourishes your soul.

Best tricks (because you will be glad i told you so)

• Match the lids to create one homogenous look; peel off paper labels and wipe the lids in vinegar in case they are rusty.
• To make the profile more sleek, take out lids, and place jars in inverted position underneath the shelf with threads mounted on the bracket. (pro-level trick.)
• Place bulky objects (such as whole nutmeg) at lower levels to minimize mount strains.
• Label in plain, brief words with the name of the spices and a date when the spice should be used to prevent mystery powders.
• A hybrid mason jar spice rack + magnetic is a spice rack that can use magnetized lids and a metal strip.

Mistakes to avoid and fixes

Mistakes: nailing on to drywall and not using anchors. Fix: attach anchors of the load rating or attach to studs.

Mistakes: allow jars to be too close to each other- lids bump and chipping occurs. Fix: re-measure and insert a gap of 1/4-1/2 inch.

Mistakes: applying very thin straps which distort with time. Fix: replacement by heavier plant hangers or stainless steel straps.

Mistakes: putting wet spices (suppose fresh herbs) in jars and closing them. Fix: before storing, moist dry ingredients should be dried completely to avoid balling and moulding.

Mistakes: level was not taken into consideration during installation. Fix – delete, re-level, re-install – thy future self will raise thy hat.

Design possibilities and types

• Ladder-style: two boards standing up and with several levels of horizontal rungs to create a tiered mason jar spice rack resembling a small library of herbs.
• Floating shelf + jars: a floating shelf should be mounted slim and then jars can be clamped under it to create the appearance of mixed materials.
• Magnetic lids: stick rare-earth magnets to lids, and attach a metal backsplash, jars attach and detach like kitchen magic.
• Painted theme: theme cup lids of the kitchen (matte black industrial, pastel cottagecore).
• Rustic crate: take an old wine box and place on its side and jars inside to create the farmhouse look.

On-the-job experience (how i was slightly obsessive with my kitchen tinkering).

My first mason jar spice rack was constructed on a rainy Sunday when the spice cabinet appeared to have been struck by an earthquake. I used reclaimed wood, which i was staining dark-brown walnut, and three rows of jars. The week of love was magic: cinnamon became accessible to her, oregano more poets. Then, two months later i was taught the difficult lesson of how to cleanse spices after grinding fresh peppercorns properly – you will be plagued with a clumpy jar. I have also changed to more taut straps because once a jar broke its ties and swung freely during an intense kitchen preparation, and now the rack seems to have been a part of the kitchen since the first day.

Last blossoming and care.

Have dust jarred once a week and mounts every two or three months. Change spices on a seasonal basis: there are those that should be in a prime spot during summers and those during winters. In case you are in a humid locality, keep delicate herbs in airtight boxes in a cooler place.

What that is: the mason jar spice rack is cheap, high-pleasure. It is efficient, picture-making, and most of all, fulfilling to construct and shape using your own hands. This mason jar spice rack can help make spices more accessible to locate and make them harder to neglect whether you are upgrading your small American kitchen or introducing personality to your rental.

With the steps taken, avoiding the pitfalls that most people do, and adding a design touch that you can relate to you will be left with a piece that is both storage and stagecraft. And shall thou happy building be, and may thy cinnamon never more a jarred in a forgotten jar? Mason jar wall mounted spice rack