How to Decorate a Vase With Paint, Beads or Buttons

Question

Give new life to an old vase or create a new vase out of just about any tall container by adding your own decoration. Use paint or objects that can be found around the home. This is a nice gift for a child to make for Mom, Dad or a favorite teacher.

Answer 1

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    Glue objects to the container, either all over or in patterns - spirals, circles, squares. Use your imagination.

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    Use buttons, beads, seashells, dried pasta shells or macaroni. Items like sequins and pieces of discarded or broken costume jewelry can also be used.

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    Use objects in conjunction with paint to decorate your vase. You can even paint your objects before gluing them onto the container.

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    Allow the paint or glue to dry thoroughly before using the vase.

    Paint

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    Turn an old glass or plastic vase (or jar) into an original creation by painting its surface with any design you choose.

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    Use acrylic paints or paint pens to paint flowers, a name or other images onto the vase or jar.

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    Work out your design on paper first and then paint it onto the surface of the container.

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    Cover a container with plain or colored butcher, construction or card stock paper first and then paint your design onto the paper. This is a good way to cover an irreparably blemished surface.

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    Allow the paint to dry thoroughly before using the container.