How to Frost a Bottle

Any glass item can be frosted. Transform boring bathroom containers with frosting spray.

Instead of throwing jars and beer and wine bottles into the recycling bin, transform them into decorative home pieces with glass frosting spray. Frosting spray leaves an opaque, misty sheen on the glass, creating the look of frost. Frosted bottles and jars make elegant vases, pencil holders, candle holders and lanterns. Frosting spray can be found at most arts-and-craft supply stores and hardware stores. Personalize your frosted bottles by adding designs.

Things You'll Need

• Bottles
• Steel wool
• Glass cleaner
• Small cloth
• Newspaper
• Frosting spray

Instructions

1. Rinse out the bottle thoroughly. Scrape off any glue residue from labels using the steel wool. Clean thoroughly with a glass cleaner. Dry the bottles with a small cloth. Avoid terry cloths as these will leave fiber particles on the bottle. Air dry for an additional hour.

2. Lay out several newspapers to protect your work surface. Shake the frosting spray thoroughly and spray first on the newspaper before applying to the bottle.

3. Spray the frosting spray on the bottle evenly. Stick your finger in the bottle neck to turn the bottle and avoid leaving fingerprints on the newly sprayed area.

4. Set the bottle back on the newspaper. Allow to air dry for three hours.

Tips & Warnings

• Use tape and stickers to create designs on frosted bottles and jars.

References

• Krylon: Frosted Glass Finish
• Michaels: Glass Painting Basics

Resources

• Martha Stewart Living; Frosty Finish; January 2011