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.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

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
• Acrylic Paints
• Dried Pasta Shells
• Jars
• Card Stock
• Construction Paper
• Paper And Pencils
• Jars
• Sequins

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.