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Monday, July 18, 2011

Painted Vases


I bought 2 matching vases while thrifting, a few months ago. I loved the shape, but wasn't sure what to do with them. My husband has no problem buying me flowers, but he prefers them in a pot. They are cheaper and last longer than a big beautiful bouquet. I don't particularly agree with this way of thinking. I don't always want to try maintaining a plant when I just need a big pop of color, in the form of flowers. Since I will never see that big beautiful bouquet, I decided to add some color to the vases.


I painted my clear vases, along with another cheap vase I already had.
I'm sorry to say, I do not have a tutorial for these. However, they're quite simple. I would have preferred using glass paint, or even spray paint, but all I had was acrylic. On the plus side, I can now change the colors when I get bored with them.

I just mixed my colors up, then added a little gel medium and some water (to make it a little runny). I poured some of the paint mixture into a vase and rolled it around to coat. The thinner your paint, the easier it will be to coat. I had to experiment a little before I got the right consistency. 

I let them dry overnight. I considered popping them in the oven for a little bit to attempt to heat set them, but I have no idea if this would work with acrylic on glass. Has anyone ever tried this? If so, was it successful?



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13 comments:

  1. Marie@Procrastinating in PinkJuly 18, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Those looks so! I love the colors! I have a hard time buying real flowers, but the smell and colors are usually worth it!

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  2. Crafted By TammyJuly 18, 2011 at 6:58 PM

    I don't know anything about paint, so I can't help you with the heat set question.

    Love the colors you picked. Very pretty!

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  3. Just JaimeJuly 18, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    Pretty! Love the colors!

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  4. Becky @Creative ContentmentJuly 19, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    This was a freat idea. color has away for making a place pop and bring a homey feel. Way to go there bloggy friend. PS your comment about my bookmarks made me laugh out load oh the techy age we live in. :)

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  5. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    acrylic paints do not go in the oven ;)

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  6. UnknownJuly 19, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    LOL! Thanks Becky! I wonder if there is a way to make a Kindle bookmark, maybe a pretty little digital page or something. If they make one like yours, sign me up!

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  7. Inspired By JuneJuly 20, 2011 at 7:37 PM

    Very nice, I like the colors you chose! I did something similar, painting glass bottles recently... if you'd like you can visit my blog to see what I did... :) Thanks for sharing Laina!

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  8. Amanda @ The Little GigglerJuly 22, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    They look great! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  9. DaciaJuly 23, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    Such pretty colors!

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  10. CarrieJuly 23, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    My husbands viewpoint on flowers is very similar to yours! Love the creative solution!

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  11. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    I love the colors! It looks like something that should be in a store! You did an excellent job!

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  12. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeJuly 28, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    I'm so honored that you chose to join the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop. Thank you for adding this special masterpiece to rock my party :)

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  13. I'll Love You ForeverJuly 31, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    Found you through a link up with Pouty Pink Princess! These look so awesome, I love them. Great job!

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