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
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Instructions

  1. Buttons and Beads

    • 1

      Glue objects to the container, either all over or in patterns - spirals, circles, squares. Use your imagination.

    • 2

      Use buttons, beads, seashells, dried pasta shells or macaroni. Items like sequins and pieces of discarded or broken costume jewelry can also be used.

    • 3

      Use objects in conjunction with paint to decorate your vase. You can even paint your objects before gluing them onto the container.

    • 4

      Allow the paint or glue to dry thoroughly before using the vase.

    Paint

    • 5

      Turn an old glass or plastic vase (or jar) into an original creation by painting its surface with any design you choose.

    • 6

      Use acrylic paints or paint pens to paint flowers, a name or other images onto the vase or jar.

    • 7

      Work out your design on paper first and then paint it onto the surface of the container.

    • 8

      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.

    • 9

      Allow the paint to dry thoroughly before using the container.

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