While walking through an arts & crafts supply store, we stumbled upon this skull-shaped jar. It came with a screw-on lid and straw and so was meant to be used as a sipper cup, but we just knew it could be something more. We love decorating for Halloween, so without even knowing what we would use it for, we snatched it off the shelf to start brainstorming. It wasn’t long before we thought of converting it into a soap dispenser. It’s perfect for your Halloween party decor, as a host gift, or to put the finishing touches on your Seasonal Product display.
Sure there are plenty of DIY glass soap dispensers online, but none are as cute as a skull-shaped one! I will add a link to the store where we purchased below. This is a simple project that will surely catch the attention of customers who love Halloween. Adding Seasonal decor is a great way to get a customers attention and this Halloween Skull Soap Dispenser is a fun, easy way to add a bit of excitement to your displays. Also, be on the lookout for other Fall or Halloween-type glass jars. We have seen everything from pumpkins to witches used as jar shapes. The same technique I describe can be used for any jar that can be sealed with a screw-top lid.
Supplies
- Skull Jar
- Liquid Soap or Lotion Base
- Spooky Fragrance Oil
- Drill or Metal Hole Puncher
- Hot Glue Gun
Steps
Total Time: 30 minutes
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Drill Hole
Find the center of the lid and mark it. Drill or poke a hole slightly wider than the straw, centered on your mark.
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Secure Pump
Insert the pump, and hot glue the seam where the pump and lid meet, and let cool. Or use silicone gasket maker to seal the pump. let dry or follow directions for packaging
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Adjust Dip Tube
Cut the dip tube at an angle, so it barely touches the bottom of the jar.
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Fill
Fill with your favorite Liquid Hand Soap or Lotion, preferably one of ours!
Our Bases That Work Great For Skull Soap Dispenser
Sources:
SKULL JAR: https://barproducts.com/products/barconic-skull-mason-jar-with-lid-16-ounce
LID WITH PUMP: https://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=129198
What kind of liquid soap do you use in a jar soap dispenser?
Use anything from hand soap, dish soap, body wash, to lotion.
How short do you cut a dip tube for a pump?
Cut the tube at an angle where the tip barely touches the bottom.
How to stop a mason jar pump from leaking?
Hot glue or use a silicone gasket maker to seal around the inside of where the pump meets the lid. let the hot glue completely cool or follow the gasket making package directions
