DIY Mason Jar Soap Dispenser

Ever since we finished renovating our bathroom (check that out here), we had an old soap dispenser that just wasn’t cutting it. Time to make a DIY mason jar soap dispenser!

I found an old mason jar that fit the lip of our sink perfectly, and removed the pump piece from our previous dispenser.

How to Make a Mason Jar Soap Dispenser:

Use a drill to drill a small-ish hole in the lid. You don’t want to make it too big, but big enough that the dispenser mechanism can slide right in.

Then I grabbed some flat white spray paint for the lid. I figured that spraying the lid would give the jar a more clean, finished feeling.

A couple of light coats and lots of time to dry (I tried bringing it in too early and smudged it… and had to go back to the drawing board.. ugh!).

I slid the dispenser mechanism onto the lid and dabbed some super strong clear glue onto the bottom of the metal piece. I held it in place on the lid for a good couple of minutes to make sure it was completely stuck down. You need that pump to be on there pretty solidly, since it’s going to get pulled and pushed so often.

And the finished product? Ta-da!

I love the way the white came out – the flat finish gives it this sort of chalky texture.

The little guy fits snugly on the back lip of our sink. It’s the little details like this that make me cheery. Just some thought and love for the small stuff.

Have you guys done any mason jar projects recently? Aren’t they useful for just about everything? I have painted them, used them for our wedding favours, turned one into a ‘date jar’, and hung some as aisle markers. Such simple and lovely things.