Thursday, June 17, 2010

Paint And Glass

I found a glass pear canister for a dollar at the thrift store and thought it would be a nice companion piece to the pear shape terrarium I have. I saw that it was really dirty, but I assumed that I could wash it up when I got home. I was wrong. After washing, soaking, CLR , Oops, and a number of different methods of cleaning, it would not come clean. That would explain the 1.00 price tag.

Oh well, or so I thought.


I was watching online episodes of House and Home and noticed a video in the DIY section pertaining to painting bottles. I clicked on it and watched as the gal demonstrated how to paint bottles, not in the traditional sense (spray painting the outside), but in a way I had not thought of. She demonstrated pouring paint into the bottles, sitting them upside down to pour out the excess, and after drying, had beautiful bottles that looked like milk glass! I loved it! I decided to try the method on the pear canister. If it didn't work, I was only out a dollar.


Before:

I poured in white paint, let it drain, and dry, and it worked! The only thing I did different than the demo...I used acrylic Craft paint, not latex paint as they showed. It worked just fine! I was so happy with the result! I also try it on a Dollar Tree votive holder, but used color paint (Jamaican Sea), loved this too! Because the paint is on the inside of the vessel, the outside is still shiny and no worries about scratching off!
After:

You've got to try this! Change the look of any glass container! You'll be amazed at the result! It is almost as addictive as spray painting! :)



Check out the video here



P.S. In case you didn't notice, I FINALLY was successful at creating a button, thanks to my husband! If you would like to grab it, it's going to stay at the tippy top for a few days, I'm just so darn proud of myself him! Thanks so much for stopping by!


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62 comments:

  1. Very cool idea and even I can do it! Love the results!

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  2. The pieces turned out great. A wonderful way to rejuvenate a tired glass piece. The pear container is a complete transformation!
    Jane

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  3. Hi Michelle! Wow! This is really beautiful. Hard to believe it's the same pear. It looks gorgeous! Now I can't wait to try this! Thanks for sharing!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. I wouldn't have thought acrylic paint would work on glass--now I Have to try this out.

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  5. Wow! I never would've thought of that! Looks great! I will definitely try this! :)

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  6. This is a great idea! Thanks so much for sharing it - I can't wait to hunt up some glass to paint. Thanks!

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  7. You, my dear, are Wonder Woman!!!

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  8. Your ideas are fabulous..I am in awe of you. Would love to try tis out!!

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  9. I love the results of painting on the inside, great idea! Thanks for sharing it! xx

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  10. Looking for things to try this on now.....LOVE it!

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  11. Well I might just have to try this w/my numbered bottles! What a cool effect!!!

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  12. Very nice, love the shiny outside-limitless possibilities!

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  13. Beautiful! I saw where someone did that to a lamp, the transformations are amazing. I just love all the clever people in blog land, especially when they are nice enough to share these treasures. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  14. Oh I love it !! Thanks for the great idea !

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  15. That is a great idea! The pear is so pretty and it would have been a shame for it to stay as it was {even if it was $1.00}. I'll grab your button! : )

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  16. I'm back Michelle. I just wanted to let you know that I copied your code and, when I put it in, your button didn't show up. Not sure why, but I thought you'd like to know.

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  17. Wow, I want to do that! Now, I just have to find a fancy glass bottle or something!

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  18. Hi, what a great idea! I'm going to try that. Thanks....Kathy

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  19. What an awesome idea Michelle...I cannot wait to try it out myself. I absolutely love how they both turned out. Ooooo and thanks for your cute button...Already grabbed it for my blog. Have a wonderful weekend. Until next time.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  20. Wow! That is amazing...ok...looking around the house for something to pour paint into! LOL!

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  21. These are gorgeous! Thank you so much for the wonderful idea--I cannot wait to try it! (Found you at Tatertots and Jello Party)
    -Emily@MarthaShmartha

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  22. Amazing! Absolutely gorgeous! Thank you for the tip!

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  23. What an awesome idea! Your vase looks wonderful! And the votive, too! Does any of that deposit like stuff show through anywhere?
    What a great way to save something from being thrown away!
    Definitely have to try this!
    Have a great weekend!
    Becky

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  24. This is sooo beautiful! I need to try it. Thanks for sharing.

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  25. Incredible how it transforms the glass, oh boy, another painting project....
    Tracey

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  26. Thanks everone!

    Becky, it doesn't show through at all! I picked white for that reason though...I think any other color would have shown it.

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  27. This is amazing! I love the way your pieces turned out. I have to try this!!

    I'm hosting a party right now and I'd love it if you stopped by!

    Laura @ along for the ride

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  28. Oh, and I'm your newest follower!

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  29. I love the results of this and will have to give it a try. I wonder if it can be sealed so it wouldn't wash off if you put water in it for flowers.

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  30. Those are so cute!What a great idea.Thanks for sharing!

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  31. Wow, those look awesome! I have tried this method, and didn't have any luck, but you have inspired me to try it again. You did a great job.

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  32. Very beautiful collection of pots. I like them very much. I too want that of pots in my home.

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  33. Gorgeous! I love that look and aim to try it one day myself. Just love how glossy the surface appears.

    Donna

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  34. Okay, that is fabulous, one of the best tips I've found lately!! There is always something interesting at Sweet Something Designs!! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!
    XO
    Heidi - Heart and Home

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  35. How beautiful, I love that you can see through the glass to the color. Nice job.

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  36. I too am excited about this idea! As I'm a terribly messy painter. And I might even be able to manage this without much paint getting everywhere. Thanks for showing us!
    Brenda

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  37. OHHH I love that! I'm going to have to try that! ANd your photos...GORGEOUS!!!!

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  38. I'm going to have to try this. That blue vase thing is gorgeous.

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  39. I have painted glass using glass paint. I'll have to try it this way, sounds easy and looks great.

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  40. Really neat process. I have a brandy sifter that I would love to try with this process.

    Nice to meet you. I am a new follower.

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  41. Love this! I'm already thinking of all the fun I could have with this idea. Thanks for sharing! Off to pick out a few glass vases & votives. . .

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  42. I never thought of spray painting glass....Thank you so much for the wonderful idea.

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  43. hi Michelle. just wanted to tell you that i tried this and it worked wonderfully. I posted aobut it on my blog and featured your new button. Thanks again for the idea-Marjorie

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  44. I so need to try this. I love the look - you're right - it looks like milk glass!

    I added your project to my post today on Painting Glass.

    I tried to access the video on H&H but guess it's off now. Oh well, your pics are lovely!

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  45. LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!!! This is really a beautiful piece!

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  46. It's so pretty. Thanks for sharing. I'm definately trying it. Now if I could only find a dirty, glass pear. :)

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