How to Decoupage a Valentine Glass Vase
Flowers are a traditional gift for Valentine's Day, whether for lovers or for friends. Most florists will give you a vase as part of a bouquet package, but it will be plain. A personalized vase can be just the added touch to make a Valentine bouquet a special gift that the recipient will remember for years. Choose photographs or designs that have meaning to your loved one to decorate a Valentine's Day vase.
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Things You'll Need
- Vase
- Photographs and paper designs
- Scissors
- Clear tape
- Decoupage medium such as Mod Podge
- Foam brush
Instructions
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Wash and thoroughly dry the vase that you will use for your project. The vase can be clear or opaque but should be a solid color and have a smooth surface. Make sure there is no lint or sticker residue.
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Cut out the pictures or photos that you want to place on the vase. Use a tiny amount of clear tape on a corner to tape the paper items on to the vase, just to make sure that the design is pleasing. Using a small amount of tape will ensure that the paper can be moved easily.
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Remove all the paper items and lay them aside carefully. Use the foam brush to spread a light layer of decoupage medium over the vase. Do only the front half of the vase at this time. This will make it easier to handle the project without getting your hands sticky.
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Place the paper items on the vase, pressing them down onto the decoupage medium and smoothing them out. When all the items have been placed on the front of the vase, allow it to dry. This will take about 10 minutes. When the vase is dry, repeat steps 3 and 4 for the back of the vase.
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Use the foam brush to smooth a coat of decoupage medium over the entire vase, covering the paper items. Allow the vase to dry, then repeat with another coat. The medium will dry to a smooth clear surface.
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