My great idea for Thursday, is not actually my idea but I think it's Great. Real Living featured some fantastic DIY's a couple of months ago and these bespoke vases are one of them, I haven't had time to attempt them yet, definitely on my to do list.
Bespoke Vases
you will need:
- Bottles and Jars, (washed)
- Bucket
- Oil-based or enamel paints
- Newspaper; plastic dropsheet
- Paintbrush or medium-nap roller
- Sealer undercoat paint
- Chalkboard paint; chalk
Step 1) Soak clean bottles and jars in bucket of water overnight to remove labels easily. Let dry.
Step 2) Pour a small amount of paint into each bottle/jar. Swirl, gradually rotating until inside is coated. They may require a second coat. Lay newspaper on floor in a well-ventilated room and cover with plastic dropsheet. Leave jars to dry, upside down on dropsheet. Peel jars off dropsheet.
Step 3) Arrange bottles for a bright, striking vignette. Fill with flowers or paint a chalkboard wall and create an arty illusion with chalk (as shown above).
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Instructions and image scanned by me from Real Living Magazine issue Jan/Feb 2011
