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DIY Mercury Glass Vases by Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault
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Estimated Time
3 Hours
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Challenge Level
Easy
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Tools & Supplies
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Clear glass vases
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Drop Cloth or Plastic Sheeting
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Gloves
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Lint Free Rag
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1/3 cup White Vinegar
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1/3 cup Water
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Spray bottle (with mist setting)
From rose gold and copper to aged bronze and muted gold patinas, mixed metallics have been all the buzz in both fashion and interior design for the past few seasons. But if you’ve been hesitant to test drive the latest metal trends, here is a simple and affordable DIY way to create a luxe-for-less mercury glass look using clear glassware that you already have in the cupboard.
How To:
Step 1
Using a lint-free rag and Krud Kutter cleaner, thoroughly clean, rinse and dry the glass surface to ensure that any sticky labels, dust or dirt is removed.
Step 2
Fill the spray bottle with one part water to one part white vinegar and gently shake to mix.
Step 3
In a well-ventilated area, lay a drop cloth onto a flat surface and place the first glass item upside down on the centre of the cloth.
Step 4
Put on your disposable gloves and shake the can of Mirror Effect spray paint well for about two minutes.
Step 5
Holding the can approximately 8 inches away from the glass, apply a light coat of the paint around all glass surfaces.
Step 6
As soon as the glass is well coated with the Mirror Effect paint and while still wet, lightly mist the painted surface with the vinegar and water solution in the spray bottle. The mixture will react with the paint to create a speckled mercury glass patina.
Step 7
Repeat steps 5 and 6 on each of the remaining glass pieces and allow all to dry for approximately 10 minutes.
Step 8
To protect the mercury glass paint finish, apply a light coating of 2X Ultra Cover Matte Clear spray to all of the glass before placing on display.
From a collection of vases on a mantle to an assortment of glass votives to mark each dining table place setting, you can easily transform any old or inexpensive glassware into a bespoke showpiece.