This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our disclosure policy.
Cost-friendly DIY for beautiful enamel-painted vases. These are easy to make and look chic on a shelf or for birthday parties or events!
Pin this now to find it later
Pin ItEnamel-painted vases – I’m in love! If you like to paint, I have a really fun project to share today! My inspiration for these easy DIY enamel-painted vases came from a restaurant in Sonoma called El Dorado Kitchen.
I’ve always loved the fresh, modern design of the lobby and the eye-catching green and white enamel-painted vases that are displayed on white shelves.
I decided to make my cost-friendly version of this design, which included a quick Martha Stewart tutorial and a trip to the Dollar Store, where I picked up these three vases.
I’ve always loved the fresh, modern design of the lobby and the eye-catching green and white enamel-painted vases that are displayed on white shelves.
I decided to make my cost-friendly version of this design, which included a quick Martha Stewart tutorial and a trip to the Dollar Store, where I picked up these three vases.
What You’ll Need
– Three different-sized vases from the Dollar Store
– Dishwasher-safe PermEnamel paint in Mediterranean Blue and White (or whatever color you prefer)
– PermEnamel Surface Conditioner from Michaels Arts and Crafts store
DIY Painted Vases – Steps To Follow
1 — Clean the vases with hot, soapy water.
2 — When they are completely dry, pour some surface conditioner in and cover the inside of the vase. Pour out the excess and let the vase dry.
3 — Get the exact color you envision by mixing your PermEnamel paints in a mixing bowl, then pour them inside the vase.
4 — Paint the inside of the glass using a paintbrush to cover the inside surface.
5 — Once the vase is painted, lay it on a paper towel to let the thick paint drip off. You will be amazed at how much comes out! The longer it’s upside down, the thinner the coating will be. I liked the thicker look, so I only kept it upside down only for a few minutes.
6 — Turn the vase back over and touch up the drips inside. Every fifteen minutes, you can even out the thickness on the bottom of the vase as the paint will start to collect.
7 — Let these dry overnight, and in the morning, you should have a beautiful decor vase!
Reminder and Notes
Remember, these beautiful enamel-painted vases are only for DECOR. Don’t drink out of them! You can put water in them, but it may damage the finish eventually.
I’m simply sitting them on the shelf, like the photos to the right.
Follow us for your daily dose of Sugar and Charm on Instagram!
More Creative Posts You’ll Love
- DIY Fabric Marbling
- Essential Oil Candles
- Green Apple Bath Bombs
- How to Arrange Cut Tulips in A Vase
- How to Make Cut Tulips Last
- Repurpose Yankee Candle Jars
Let us know if you make these easy enamel-painted vases! We’d love to know your thoughts!!
DIY Painted Vases
Ingredients
- Three different-sized vases from the Dollar Store
- Dishwasher-safe PermEnamel paint in Mediterranean Blue and White (or whatever color you prefer)
- PermEnamel Surface Conditioner from Michaels Arts and Crafts store
- Paper towels
- Paintbrush
- Mixing bowl
Instructions
- Clean the vases with hot, soapy water.
- When they are completely dry, pour some surface conditioner in and cover the inside of the vase. Pour out the excess and let the vase dry.
- Get the exact color you envision by mixing your PermEnamel paints in a mixing bowl, then pour inside the vase.
- Paint the inside of the glass using a paintbrush to cover the inside surface.
- Once the vase is painted, lay it on a paper towel to let the thick paint drip off. You will be amazed at how much comes out! The longer it’s upside down, the thinner the coating will be. I liked the thicker look so I only kept it upside down only for a few minutes.
- Turn the vase back over and touch up the drips inside. Every fifteen minutes you can even out the thickness on the bottom of the vase as the paint will start to collect.
- Let these dry overnight and in the morning you should have a beautiful decor vase!
Hello there! I’m following up with this about a year too late, but I was wondering what your recommendation might be if I DID want to seal it so that I could put water in it…any ideas on that?? Thank you!!
Love this project! This is my first time ever being on this site and your project inspired me. Thanks for such great direction. I was sad because michaels where i live discontinued the blue but i was able to get one bottle. Was worried i wouldnt have enough but i did w/ some to spare. Thanks again, i love my new vases!
How beautiful! I’m going to go try this now. So simple, beautiful and creative.
I’ve been itching to try this the minute I saw your post. My glass vases are drying as a type, can’t wait to see how they turn out!!
Been looking for a navy blue vase for my bathroom. Now I can do one like this. Thanks for the tip.
I saw this on Pinterest and came over to check it out. This is something I’m SO exited about trying! Thanks so much!
Hey I found you on Pinterest, signed up to follow you, love the vases, thank you for sharing.
These are beautiful! I tried painting glass with acrylic paint & it looked ok but the process was so messy! Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
-caroline @ c.w.frosting
If you can’t fit a brush inside, the look is still achievable… it just takes a little more time. You have to pour the paint in and swirl until the entire inside it coated. You can cover the top with a napkin and shake the paint around as well 🙂 Thanks for the comment!
Lovely and Nice color!! But here’s my question – They show you sticking the brush in and painting away. But what about those real skinny vases like the ones on the table painted orange in the first picture advertising the article?? Can’t get your hand or brush in there. ???