Nail Polish Marbled Vases

Shanna Gilbert
by Shanna Gilbert
I love making crafts but not if they are too complicated or cost a lot of money.This is an easy andinexpensive one that is fun to bring the kids in on. These Nail Polish Marbled Vases are also a great gift.
Here’s what you need:


A vase, mug or anything made of glass (mine came from Dollar Tree).


White Satin Spray Paint (I used Rustoleum’s Universal Satin Paint and Primer)


Inexpensive nail polish (Dollar Tree)


A plastic bucket (mine came from Dollar Tree)


I started with these vases and a mug from Dollar Tree.
I took my pieces and gave them two coats of this Rust-Oleum White Satin Paint and Primer in One.
Here’s what they looked like afterward.
After they dried thoroughly, I filled my first bucket up 3/4 of the way with water.
I then poured in half a bottle of nail polish. The polish will float.
Get a paper plate or some layered paper towels to lay your piece on once you have dipped them. I then quickly submerged my vase and them laid it on the plate. Just set it to dry for about 15 minutes.
I love how the marbled effect is different on all of the pieces that I did!
Shanna Gilbert
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  • Robin Taylor Robin Taylor on Jan 18, 2017
    Does this work with clear glass vases and mugs?
  • Cl.ebbing66 Cl.ebbing66 on Mar 18, 2017

    Did you use rubber gloves to keep the polish off your fingers when you dipped the mug? The picture of the mug looks like you nearly dipped the whole mug. What did you use to seal the mug if you use it for beverages? Is the polish dishwasher safe or does it need to be hand washed? I'd say hand washed. I love this idea! Now I'm thinking what other objects can this technique be used on. Ideas anyone?

  • Shevy.gale Shevy.gale on May 06, 2018

    did you dip it in one go? I tried dipping a vase and half way through the nail polish that floated to the top finished, and then when I tried again it just messed up the pretty marble look?!

    also, some of the nail polish didn't float to the top, any idea why does the water need to be a specific temperature?

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