Upcycle Old Glass Flower Vases
by
Mark Montano
2 Materials
Makeover your stash of clear glass vases with this easy gold leaf and confetti paint project!
It was a rainy afternoon and I needed some color so I started painting a bag of flower vases that were destined for a thrift store.
It was a rainy afternoon and I needed some color so I started painting a bag of flower vases that were destined for a thrift store.
A little paint and easy-to-apply gold foil and you have something colorful for your home.
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Watch how I made them here.
This could be done with several shades of just one color......Also, the Thermoweb Deco Foil (gold leaf) comes in tons of different metallic shades.
I used Americana Gloss Enamels for glass. I didn't bake these (which you can do to make the paint dishwasher safe) but I did add a coat of varnish to them when they were done.
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Here's another old glass flower vase (and wine bottle) upcycle for you!
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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UES! I have tons of vases. Can't wait to get started👍😄
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Since I don't want to go and purchase enamel paints, I am wondering if this could work if I spray paint my glass vases with Rustoleum white paint as a base and then use acrylic paint for my design. Just a thought.
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I would like to do this project with my three granddaughters. Is the paint washable?
Can you pick up the vase from the handle you made or it's really just for looks. Just curious on how strong the hold. These are beautiful.
I would ?like to add some good glitter and a bit of gold fool to some candles. Got any ideas?