Jar Mockup Templates

Jars are one of those container types that cross a dozen industries. Honey, face cream, candles, jam, spices, bath salts, protein powder - the cylindrical glass or plastic vessel with a screw-top lid is universal. Which means jar mockups need to be versatile enough to serve food packaging, cosmetic branding, and artisan product presentation all from the same template library.

You get mason jars, apothecary jars, cosmetic cream jars, hexagonal honey jars, straight-sided storage jars, and wide-mouth kitchen jars. Materials range from clear glass to amber glass, frosted glass, and opaque plastic. Lid types cover metal screw caps, wooden lids, cork stoppers, and dome lids - each on its own editable layer.

Label placement on jars is tricky because of the curvature. The smart object in these templates wraps the label accurately around the cylindrical surface, with text and graphics showing proper edge distortion. On clear glass jars, you see the label from both the front and slightly through the back wall of the glass, which adds a realistic transparency effect. Some templates include a back label smart object for ingredient lists and regulatory text.

Content visibility is a major selling point for glass jar mockups. The jar contents layer lets you fill the container with different materials:

• Liquid (honey, oil, juice) with adjustable color and opacity
• Granular (spices, sugar, salt, bath salts) with visible texture
• Cream or paste (cosmetics, nut butters) with smooth surface
• Solid items (pickles, candy, dried herbs) on select templates
• Empty - just the glass container and label

This content editing is especially valuable for food and cosmetic brands that sell multiple flavors or scents in the same container. Show a honey jar with amber fill, then switch to a strawberry jam with deep red - same label layout, different visual story.

Close-up shots capture glass reflections, label edge adhesion, and the subtle light refraction through transparent containers. These details communicate product quality in ways that flat design files can't.

Food producers designing product labels, cosmetic brands developing skincare and body care lines, candle makers working with jar candles, small-batch artisan producers selling at farmers markets and on Etsy, and packaging designers presenting concepts to CPG (consumer packaged goods) clients all use these templates regularly.

A well-presented honey jar or face cream label design in a realistic mockup reads as professional portfolio work - the kind that signals real packaging expertise to prospective clients.

What jar shapes and materials are available?

Mason jars, apothecary jars, cosmetic cream jars, hexagonal honey jars, straight-sided storage jars, and wide-mouth kitchen jars. Materials include clear glass, amber glass, frosted glass, and opaque plastic. Multiple lid types are included.

Can I change what's inside the jar?

The contents layer supports liquids (adjustable color), granular fills (spices, salts), creams and pastes, and empty containers. Switching the fill lets you showcase different product variants using the same jar shape and label layout.

Does the label wrap accurately on curved surfaces?

The smart object applies proper cylindrical warping so text and graphics show accurate edge distortion. On clear glass, you can see the label from the front and slightly through the glass back wall, adding a realistic transparency effect.