DIY Vintage Pottery Made From Upcycled Vase
Do you love the vintage pottery trend? In this tutorial, learn 2 different methods for making your own upcycled vase that looks like antique stoneware!
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Upcycled Vase #1 (Spray Paint + Dirt)
So let’s jump right into the first vase tutorial. On this clear glass vase I’m going to be using the spray paint & dirt method.
Step 1: Clean vase.Works best to clean with rubbing alcohol on a cotton round right before starting the DIY to remove any grim or oils from the surface.
Step 2: Spray vase with white primer. Let dry.
Step 3: Spray vase with flat black spray paint. Let dry.
Step 4: Cover with dry, sandy dirt once the first coat is dry. Rub very lightly so you can scratch the surface.
Step 5: Spray vase with more black spray paint & add dirt. I attempted to spray the spray paint and gently toss the dirt onto the vase as the paint was still tacky. Check out the video below for more details. Let dry.
Step 6. Spray vase with sealer.
Ta DA! Didn’t it turn out so cute?
Upcycled Vase #2 (Textured With Joint Compound + Paint + Dirt)
Just a reminder, here’s what the thrifted vase looked like before.
Step 1.1: Repeat steps 1 & 2 from above tutorial.
Step 1.2: Rub vase with joint compound. Let dry.
Step 1.3: Another coat of joint compound & add dirt after it has dried a little bit but is still tacky (like about 30 minutes after applied)
Step 1.4: Paint with craft paint mixed with dirt.
Step 1.5: Finish with spray sealer.
Doesn’t it look amazing? I LOVE the texture on this one! It looks just like real vintage pottery, don’t you think?
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gee, what cute ideas...i don't even need to go thrifting. i can just look around my house, garage for glass things that need to get used. thanks for posting.
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You had me at dirt
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Do you think Rustoleum spray paint would work?!?!?! I have LOTS of dirt so no problem with that "supply"!!!!!
Who would do that to what looked like a Celadon vase? (Wish pictures were more informative.) Was it Korean? I love the technique, but not at the expense of other art.
I love this idea, but I don't need any more dark colors in this house! How do you think Vase #1 would come out using a lighter color?