Update an Old Glass Container Using Spray Paint and Rubber Bands

Everything looks better in gold, dont you think? I find that so many pieces can be brought back to life using simply some gold spray paint. These glass containers were old and the gold was scratched off, so I decided to update them with a fresh layer of gold spray paint. I didn't want them to all be plain gold, so used some rubber bands to achieve this look.

get a few rubber bands.

Put them nice and straight around the glass container, they can overlap or be straight lines, totally up to you.

then spray paint away in a well ventilated area

Once the spraypaint is dry, carefully remove the rubber bands. You should be left with nice and crisp lines.

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Lana DiJosie
on Jan 17, 2017
How long do you wait before you take the rubber bands off?
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- From Evija with Love
  on Jan 17, 2017
  Lana read the label on your spray can I think I left it about an hour (until it was touch dry )
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Crystal Seagle Garrett
on Feb 14, 2017
Are these dishwasher safe? What kind of paint did you use?
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- Carole Cordes Juarez
  on Apr 5, 2017
  If you clear coat them with a sealer they may not scratch as easy. But remember these are spray painted and no longer should be used for drinking glasses. Unleass there is a food safe clear coat or you dont paint the top inch or so...
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Jerry DeYoung
on Jan 17, 2018
any problem with the paint peeling or chipping; wonder if a coat of clear acrylic spray would help?
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- From Evija with Love
  on Jan 17, 2018
  It hasn't chippde or peeled.. I think the secret is to spray it not too thick and also take care of it (hand wash only)
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Bam14043151
on Jan 21, 2018
I would put newspaper inside while painting and also a small piece of paper over top securing it with my 1st rubber band around top edge (where your mouth goes) that way the usage of a drinking glass will still be safe (from paint chemicals) nice idea I like repurposing things
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Sharon Gregoire-Barnes
on May 13, 2018
Thanks for the idea, works wonders! Tried it on this large old wine glass I picked up at a thrift store for 50¢
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- From Evija with Love
  on May 18, 2018
  It looks gorgeous!!!! Thank you for sharing!
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