How to Decorate a Vase With Paint, Beads or Buttons
Give new life to an old vase or create a new vase out of just about any tall container by adding your own decoration. Use paint or objects that can be found around the home. This is a nice gift for a child to make for Mom, Dad or a favorite teacher.
Things You'll Need
- Brushes
- Buttons
- Seashells
- Sequins
- Acrylic Paints
- Artificial Flowers And Greenery
- Beads
- Fresh Flowers
- Glass Or Plastic Vases
- Glues
- Paint Pens
- Paper Flowers
- Dried Pasta Shells
- Jars
- Card Stock
- Construction Paper
- Paper And Pencils
Instructions
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Buttons and Beads
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Glue objects to the container, either all over or in patterns - spirals, circles, squares. Use your imagination.
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Use buttons, beads, seashells, dried pasta shells or macaroni. Items like sequins and pieces of discarded or broken costume jewelry can also be used.
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Use objects in conjunction with paint to decorate your vase. You can even paint your objects before gluing them onto the container.
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Allow the paint or glue to dry thoroughly before using the vase.
Paint
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Turn an old glass or plastic vase (or jar) into an original creation by painting its surface with any design you choose.
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Use acrylic paints or paint pens to paint flowers, a name or other images onto the vase or jar.
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Work out your design on paper first and then paint it onto the surface of the container.
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Cover a container with plain or colored butcher, construction or card stock paper first and then paint your design onto the paper. This is a good way to cover an irreparably blemished surface.
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Allow the paint to dry thoroughly before using the container.
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