DIY Personalized Gift Vase for Mom

DecoArt® Glass Paint™

Personalize a plain glass vase for Mom with DecoArt® Glass Paint™ and Glass Paint Markers

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NOTE: Follow the directions on the paint bottles to bake the glass piece, making the glass paint even more durable.

This painted glass vase is a great Mother's Day gift idea. Take a simple clear, glass vase and personalize it with a meaningful message for any Mom painted with Glass Paints and Opaque Glass Paint Markers. Start with any size glass vase. A wide cylinder shape works great for this design.
Clean the surface of the vase by wiping with rubbing alcohol and a paper towel. (This removes any oils or dirt.) Apply Beige Glass Paint to the entire glass cylinder surface, using a cosmetic sponge in a dabbing motion. Allow to dry. Apply a second coat of Beige with a soft, medium-sized oval brush with even strokes. Allow to dry.
Print out the provided patterns and cut out with scissors to make the shape templates. Trace the shapes onto the vase with a pencil. (TIP 1: Practice the layout to see what you like best before you trace. TIP 2: Add your own shapes or personal message.)
Paint the organic shapes with the Glass Paint colors: Dijon, Soft Violet, Dark Green, and Terra Cotta. Use a soft brush in the size that is appropriate for each shape. Allow to dry and apply a second coat if needed.
When the paints are dry, add a nice details using the Black Opaque Glass Marker. (TIP: When adding the black lines/dots, don't follow along the edges of the paint colors. Instead ,paint the line right inside or outside the color edges to give a nice modern look.)
This glass vase painting idea is perfect for a table centerpiece, home décor, a personalized gift, and more.