Paint glass vases to give them a lift.
Homeowners may often be at a loss when it comes to finding flower vases. Either they cannot find a color they like on a pleasant shape or vice versa. It may also be difficult to find the proper size that matches your color and size requirements.
Instead of searching endlessly for the perfect vase, make one yourself. Find a clear glass vase with a shape you love and paint it to match your style, decor and expectations.
Instructions
1. Rinse and dry your glass vase gently with a lint-free cloth. This eliminates dust and oil that might prevent the paint from sticking later.
2. Experiment with designs. Draw your designs onto your vase with a grease pencil, sketching and doodling until you find a pattern you like. Erase undesirable patterns with a damp cloth.
3. Squeeze a few colors from your tempera paints onto a paper plate. Erase a few of your grease pencil marks and paint the design back in with paint and a brush. Continue removing a little grease pencil at a time this way until you have painted the entire vase.
4. Allow the paint to dry overnight before use. This ensures the paint is cured all the way through.
