Mercury Glass and Snowflakes with SK

by SK on Elderberry

Antique mercury glass is not only hard to find and expensive it is toxic. Love the look, so here goes trying to replicate that old antique mercury glass look.

http sksartell blogspot com 2011 12 mercury glass rabbits and snowfl, crafts, home decor, repurposing upcycling

You can see a much better tutorial at the link below:

http://www.takethesidestreet.com/2010/11/faux-mercury-glass-tutorial.html

I scoured local gift and junk shops. I found these at Party Place.

Krylon Looking Glass Paint. It's a great product, but small can and a little expensive. When you start your project make sure the glass is very clean. I always paint the interior of my objects. Before painting make sure the glass is very dry. You can spray random spots with a little vinegar which keeps the silver paint from adhering to those spots.

Small sweeping sprays with many coats works better than trying to heavy coat. A heavy coat just drips and makes a mess. Make sure each coat is dry before re-applying.

I have seen this technique on the exterior of a piece and it doesn't look the same to me. I will always paint the interior of my glass.

I use a small piece of sandpaper and when the paint is dry I rough up random spots. Using crafters paint I will sponge paint the interior with black and sienna. These replicate old rusted areas of the mercury. Play till you get the look you love.

http://www.gusandlula.com/2009/09/diy-mercury

http://shabbyfufu.blogspot.com/2012/11/mercur

http://bonlemon.blogspot.com/2011_08_01_archi

There are lots of creative people playing with this product. Have some fun and enjoy your results.

Thanks for visiting. sk

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Michele Eures on Jun 24, 2014
Thanks for the tip about the sandpaper and sponge painting. I made a couple of these and found out you can't use them for fresh flowers because the water will remove the paint. Do you know of any product to use on the inside to seal the looking glass paint?

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- SK on Elderberry on Jun 24, 2014
  @Michele Eures Hi Michele. I use a clear gloss waterproof sealer. We use it on concrete for as wet-on-wet look. I am experimenting right this minute. I will let you know the results. sk
  
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Chris aka monkey on Sep 22, 2014
@SK on Elderberry great looking table and thanks for the tips on dabbing paint off instead of vinegar and water also adding the paint love it xx

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- SK on Elderberry on Sep 28, 2014
  @Chris You very welcome Missy Chris. sk
  
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