How to Paint Patina Glass Vases | Terra Cotta Patina Vases
Hi Hometalk friends! Today, I have a very quick and easy makeover tutorial that I hope you enjoy. I will be sharing how I painted my glass vases with a textured terra cotta finish inspired by Pottery Barn Decor.
If you have old vases sitting around your home, this is a GREAT way to update them by giving them an aged patina look!
Here's what I started with. These are the inexpensive vases that I've been collecting over the years.
To clean off the glass vases, I washed them off using vinegar and water first.
After cleaning, I primed the glass vases.
The key to painting on glass is not only it is clean and free from dirt and grease but also a very good primer. I chose a bonding primer that really adheres to slick surfaces.
To give the vases a textured finish, I mixed together approximately one cup of white chalk mineral paint with one and a half cups of baking soda until the consistency is as thick as heavy buttercream icing.
I used mixed paint and baking soda as the base coat for the glass vases.
I dabbed light gray chalk paint in random spots and added more depth by also dabbing a much darker gray. This gives the vases an old patina look.
And for the next part, you won't believe what item I used for it to give it a beautiful brownish-orange color. I used cinnamon and sprinkled it in some areas. It really smells good!
After I sprinkled the cinnamon, I rubbed the cinnamon. I have some areas that I overdid and to make the cinnamon spots lighter, I brushed them off with a dry paintbrush.
And here is the finished look! Beautiful time-worn look and a gorgeous vase with character! Perfect for staging and home decor.
Here's another look at its before and after. I hope it inspired you to try this project!
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Love it! I can't wait to try it!
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I like to use a mixture of vinegar and water – it's like a little spa day for your glassware. Once they're squeaky clean, it's time to work some magic. Now, I won't lie, I've been collecting these budget-friendly vases for years, just waiting for the perfect moment to jazz them up. And let me tell you, this is it! The beauty of this technique is its simplicity. With just a few easy steps, you can transform those plain vases into statement pieces that'll elevate any space. And here's a little tip for you: if you're still hunting for inspiration, I recently stumbled upon this platform where you can score some seriously stunning designer decor – like this gorgeous Hermes tea set – at a fraction of the price. Just click here to take a peek.
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Really clever!
I sooo love this idea. I think all women have a lil collection of vases like yours. How long after applying the chalk mix did you wait before applying the cinnamon?
I am definitely going to do this! Was the paint wet when you sprinkled the cinnamon?