Pottery and stoneware are classic items that also happen to be trending. But there's no need to invest a small fortune in them. Read this tutorial to discover how you can paint a glass vase to look like stoneware or pottery for next to nothing.
Course DIY & Crafts
Keyword crafts, diy, painted glass vase, thrift store decor
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Additional Time 3 hourshours
Total Time 3 hourshours15 minutesminutes
Servings 1
Author Angie Kraeske
Ingredients
Glass vase
Paint
Baking soda
Paint Brush
Container to mix paint in
Sanding sponge or sandpaper
Coffee grounds
Clear finish
Instructions
Clean the vase and allow to dry.
Using your sanding sponge or sandpaper lightly sand the glass vase to rough up the surface.
Mix your paint and baking soda. The ratio of paint to baking soda should be approximately 3 to 1.
Using an old paint brush, apply the paint and baking soda mixture to the sanded glass vase. Allow to dry and apply a second coat.
Before the second coat dries, use a natural sea sponge to add additional texture to the paint. Do this by wetting your sea sponge and wringing out the excess water. Then gently pounce the sponge onto the wet paint and baking soda mixture.
Optional - go over the texture with your paint brush.
Allow to dry completely.
After the baking soda and paint mixture is dry, smear damp coffee grounds all over the vase. This will give it an aged look.
Allow the coffee grounds to dry completely and then dust them off of the vase. This is a messy process so make sure your work surface is covered or do this step outside or over the trash can.
After the vase has dried completely, apply a clear coat for protection.
Notes
You can also use other pantry items to color your vase. Suggestions are cinnamon, nutmeg, mustard, or even soil.