Flowers in the house are always wonderful, especially if they decorate the room on the occasion of a celebration, and even in unusual vases. Today we will talk about how the simplest vase can be turned into something really worthwhile. Believe me, such a unique thing will become a stylish element of your home’s decor and will certainly attract the attention of all guests.
Stylish geometry
This vase will decorate any interior and become a stylish accent. To do this, you don’t need to be able to draw or have any abilities. All you need is masking tape, spray paint, a brush, degreaser and cotton swabs.
First, treat the vase with a degreaser and a cotton pad. After the surface has dried, cover the vase with tape in any order.
We spray paint the vase, using tape to make sure the edges are clear and even. All you have to do is wait until everything dries and carefully remove the tape. Agree, such a vase looks much more interesting than a transparent one.
A geometric design looks very nice if you use narrow tape.
The decor that partially covers the vase at the bottom looks no less attractive. In order not to paint over the transparent areas, we use a plastic bag and attach it with tape.
Golden sparkles are an excellent solution for decorating a transparent vase in a geometric style.
It is very important to choose the right shades to decorate the vase so that it complements the interior and goes well with it. The most universal are considered to be various pastel, gold, silver, copper shades, as well as white and black.
Geometric patterns
We will need:
Special paint (acrylic or for glass surfaces), brush (when choosing, take into account the type of paint), tape, cotton pads or cotton wool, alcohol to remove errors.
Spot painting
For those who love complex patterns and want to try to create something unusual, we suggest mastering dot painting.
To do this, prepare:
- alcohol or acetone
- cotton swabs and disks
- contour paints
- synthetic brush or toothpick.
First you need to degrease the vase and wait until it is completely dry. As for drawing, experienced craftsmen can easily create masterpieces, but if you are still new to this business, we recommend printing a sketch. It is very important to practice applying dots of the same size and density on a piece of paper. If everything works out, then we start decorating.
When the drawing is ready, you need to wait for it to dry naturally or put the vase to bake in the oven. Recommendations for temperature and time are indicated by the manufacturer on the paint.
Decoupage
The word decoupage literally translates from French as “cutting.” In other words, the essence of decoupage is to perform appliqué. In my opinion, this technique is quite simple and does not require special skills.
But you need to be patient and scrupulous. To perform decoupage work, you must adhere to the following tips.
You will need:
- glass vase (embossed will not work);
- alcohol or nail polish remover;
- PVA glue;
- napkins with a pattern;
- scissors;
- acrylic paints;
- foam sponge;
- synthetic bristle brush;
- varnish for glass surfaces (to fix the image).
Technique for performing the work:
- Degrease the surface of the vase with alcohol or nail polish remover.
- We prime the surface. Using a sponge, apply acrylic paint. We select the paint color to be a tone lighter than the image. Apply paint in 2-3 layers.
- Cut out an ornament from a napkin.
- Glue the image onto the vase. We apply the dry image on a napkin to the bottle and iron it with a brush with glue. Remove all air bubbles from under the napkin.
- After the napkin has dried, apply varnish to fix the image. Apply 2-3 layers. You can replace the napkin in the photo. It must be soaked in water and the excess paper removed (peeled off or rolled up). You can also use magazine clippings or printed images in this technique. If the paper is too thick, coat it with varnish and soak it in water to remove excess paper.
Plain coating
The easiest way to transform a transparent vase is to paint it. You can choose acrylic, spray paint or any other. As for the color, choose the one that you like and matches the rest of the interior.
A partial monochromatic coating looks no less beautiful.
Romantic ribbons
Tying a ribbon around a vase is one of the easiest ways to decorate it. Moreover, you can make one lush bow or several, add additional decor or change the color of the ribbon. Thanks to this, the vase will look new, but still stylish.
Decoration features
You can decorate a glass vase from a variety of materials, from artificial flowers to pasta. Each type of decoration has its own characteristics, execution technique, and degree of complexity. It is interesting that hand made does not exclude a creative approach, a combination of the most incongruous things. So, you can follow the instructions exactly, or you can add something of your own.
The main thing is that the result brings you pleasure.
Eco-decor
Every year the popularity of everything natural and natural is growing. That is why we suggest making a fashionable decoration for a vase in eco style. To do this, you will need various twigs, cuts of thick branches, ribbons and everything that you want to use for decoration.
Stained glass painting
Contour paints can be used not only for dotting techniques, but also for stunningly beautiful stained glass painting.
For this you will need:
- degreaser
- contour paints
- natural brush
- cotton pads and sticks
- sketch of the drawing.
It is very important that the paints are baked, as this will speed up the process of decorating the vase.
First, degrease the outside of the vase and leave it until it dries. The next step is to secure the sketch from the inside of the vase. When everything is ready, use a thin brush to draw all the closed contours and leave them to dry for 2 hours.
Fill the contours with paint, distributing it evenly. It may be too liquid, so you will have to adjust. It is very important that the paint comes into contact with the outline, as the appearance of the vase will depend on this. When everything is filled, put the vase in the oven for half an hour at a temperature of 150 degrees.
Provided that everything is done correctly, you will receive a stunningly beautiful vase with a design.
Themed decorations
On the eve of the holiday, housewives decorate their rooms with balls, toys, beads and fir branches. An improvised night light made from a garland and a vase will help create a pleasant atmosphere.
Fairy lights
Make a “firefly” in a vase or glass:
Christmas decorations
Place Christmas tree decorations in a vase in colors that support the overall decor of the room:
When composing a composition of several vases, it is advisable to take those that have a similar silhouette, but different heights and widths. Each of them can be filled with different contents in a single color scheme and theme. This will complement the decor of the room and give it a finished appearance.
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Self-adhesive decor
Another easy way to make your vase a little more modern is to purchase self-adhesive decor. It can be of any shape, but stripes, circles of different sizes and zigzags look most relevant. Such simple details will instantly transform a simple transparent vase.
Rope - a stylish decorative element
Rope as a decoration for a vase looks quite unusual and original. You can choose any thickness and color of the rope, taking into account the color scheme of your interior.
A beautiful knot of thin rope combined with a white ribbon on a vase looks amazing.
Pique technique
This technique came to us from antiquity. A distinctive feature of pique painting is the size of the dots, the spacing between them, the combination and color scheme.
To paint a vase using this technique you will need:
- contour on glass and ceramics;
- alcohol;
- cotton wool
Drawing technique:
- Degrease the glass surface with alcohol.
- Apply the outline with a dotted touch.
If you are a beginner artist, you can draw a sketch of your drawing on a piece of paper and attach it from the inside.
You can also use ready-made sketches by downloading your favorite picture from the Internet. Before applying the outline to the vase, test it on a piece of paper. This is done in order to feel its thickness. Only then proceed to drawing on the vase.
If you go beyond the line, you can quickly correct the defect before the contour dries out. Wipe off with cotton wool and alcohol and continue working. Consider the transparency of the vase; place the design on one side or at different levels.
This is necessary so that the image does not overlap. Try to maintain the same spacing between dots.
For dark glass, a white outline is suitable, and for light glass, black or bronze outlines are suitable. You can also combine colored contours in one work.
Festive vase decor
Very often, flower arrangements are used to decorate events. It could be a birthday, wedding, bachelorette party, children's party and much more. But each of these options requires different shades of colors and, of course, decor for the vase.
To decorate a holiday table, a flower arrangement in a vase decorated with wine corks is often used. To do this, place a smaller diameter vase in a large vase in which the flowers stand. And we fill in the plugs between them. This decor looks very interesting.
The festive children's table can also be decorated with fresh flowers, and multi-colored candies can be used as decoration. This decoration will definitely delight the little ones and pleasantly surprise parents.
Themed parties or vacations outside the city are a great occasion to make a flower arrangement in a vase with beautiful decor.
Marine theme
Souvenirs brought from vacation bring back pleasant memories. A composition of shells, pebbles and sand in a vase will please the eye until your next trip.
Sand
Sand from the beach can become part of a composition reminiscent of summer. It can be combined with shells in a transparent vase:
You will get a whole work of art if you paint the sand in several shades. Fill a clear vase, alternating layers of different colors.
Processing with food coloring is done as follows:
- Pour sand into the container in which the painting will be done. A container with a lid is best.
- Pour water into the container so that it covers the sand.
- Add a couple of drops of food coloring and mix thoroughly. If the color is too saturated, you can add water.
- Place the sand on cheesecloth, drain all the water and leave to dry. As a result, it should become completely dry.
In this way, each layer of sand is colored.
Shells and pebbles
Another pleasant reminder of your vacation are shells and pebbles from the beach. Sea elements in a glass vase will bring positive energy to the interior. Corals, shells, starfish - everything that you liked during your vacation will be a wonderful addition to the interior.
Simple drawings
To create a beautiful vase decor, it is not at all necessary to have the talent of an artist. Simple, laconic drawings sometimes look much more stylish and modern.
What do you need to know about preparation?
Preparing to decorate any vase with your own hands includes several stages.
There are many ideas for decoration.
Choice of technique (painting, beads, fabric, etc.).
- Preparation of all necessary materials (string, glue, beads, paints, twigs, etc. - depending on the type and technique of decoration).
- If you are a beginner and do not have Hand made practice, it would be a good idea to prepare videos or photographic materials showing the step-by-step execution of the work.
- Well, that's probably all. All that remains is to turn on your imagination and you can start creating.
Original ideas for decorating a vase
The decor for an unusually shaped vase can be very simple. Various dots, lines and triangles are a great option.
To decorate a vase with your own hands, it is not at all necessary to have a lot of additional materials. What you already have in your home or on the street is quite enough. For example, ribbons, coins and branches.
Do you like to remake things or do you prefer to buy new ones?
Bottle as a base
The bottle is a bright solution for those who love decor using improvised materials. How can you decorate a vase? The choice is quite wide: you can use beads, paper, threads, paints or glitter.
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The easiest way is to glue it with multi-colored threads. You should start from the neck and move to the base.
An interesting idea would be to alternate threads of different shades. First, glue is applied to the bottle, after which it is carefully wrapped with thread in a circle. The ends must be carefully secured so that they do not come off over time.
