Decor and Craft

Mirrored Glass Flower Vase

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Mirrored glass vase.

Flowers in a mirrored glass vase.

You don’t have to spend a fortune on home décor. Thanks to specialty paints like Rust-Oleum Mirror Effect, you can make gorgeous decorations like this mirrored glass vase for a fraction of the price you’d pay at a home store. Here’s how to do it.

  1. PREPARE: Always work in a well-ventilated area and use a drop cloth to protect from overspray. Clean the inside and outside of the vase with glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth.
  2. PAINT: Before you begin painting, check out this Mirror Effect application video (also below) for some helpful tips. Mask off the entire outside of the glass vase with painter’s tape and masking paper. Only the inside glass should be exposed. Next, shake your can of Mirror Effect spray paint for one minute after the mixing ball starts to rattle. Hold the can 10-12” from the inside of the vase and apply up to five thin and light coats, using a steady motion while spraying. Allow one minute in between each coat. The mirrored glass effect will show up on the outside of the glass and intensify as the paint dries. Let the paint dry for 10 minutes.
  3. PROTECT: To protect the inside of your mirrored glass vase from scratches, apply a protective coat of Rust-Oleum 2X Ultra Cover Matte Clear Spray. To do this, first shake your can for one minute. Then, hold the can 10-16” away from the vase, and spray the inside using the same technique you used to apply the Mirror Effect. Apply two light coats a few minutes apart.
  4. DECORATE: Next, remove the painter’s tape and masking paper from the vase. Apply a thin layer of extra-strength glue to the top of the vase, and begin wrapping your twine, securing it to the glue as you go. Once you’ve achieved your desired look, cut the twine and glue the end down. Set the vase aside to dry completely for 24 hours.
  5. FINISH: Once your mirrored glass vase is completely dry, fill it with fresh flowers or branches. We filled our vase with cherry blossom branches.
 

Other Materials:

  • Glass Vase
  • Drop cloth
  • Painter's tape
  • Masking Paper
  • Twine
  • Extra-Strength Glue
  • Glass Cleaner
  • Lint-free cloth

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