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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!
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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.
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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!
This is an absolutely fabulous and gorgeous idea.
I’m in love with the color of these vases! They are beautiful.
Can I use acrylic paint? do you have to get the surface conditioner?
I thought I was doing this right, but the enamel paint I bought is much thicker and doesn’t really coat the inside without the help of a paintbrush, resulting in a very streaky look. It won’t pour like you have in the first photo. Is it important to use a paintbrush like the one pictured, or can I use the kind with the foam head? Thanks, this is a really cool idea.
love this!!
I did this and love it thank you!
I LOVE the colors of your vases!! Never kne the Dollar Store could such pretty stuff1 🙂 I’m new to the dipping, so I thank you for your post!!
Yeah I wanted to know about flowers too!? These are perfect for a bridal shower I’m throwing in a month and I love the color!
Thanks for sharing…these are beautiful. I’ve been thinking of doing this myself but wasn’t sure how to start.
love this thanks!