We all have old stuff collecting dust on a shelf in the closet, one of those "do not need, but to throw a pity." Such a thing can be forgotten for a long time and a small crystal vase. Magical transformation of old vases in a chic sugar bowl using paintings give it a second life, is only a little effort and imagination to connect.
Content
- The transformation of vases in the sugar bowl
- Stained glass painting technique
- Tips when performing work
The transformation of vases in the sugar bowl
Give the old crystal candy fresh look will help in stained glass painting technique. This painting resembles stained glass and look at the crystal is very beautiful. Run your own pictures is easy - you just draw the outline on the product and fill it with colored inks.
Stained glass painting technique
Ideas for renovation of old candy can be incredibly much. One of the most simple and affordable products will be painted. For self-transformation in the original vase sugar bowl will need:
- old crystal vase;
- Acrylic paint and stained glass;
- clear nail polish;
- brush.
First you need to draw a fine brush to outline the expected pattern of acrylic paint, it will not spread stained glass paints and simulates the real stained glass. outline color can be gold, silver or black. Figure is best to choose a simple geometry, as it is easy to draw, and it will be advantageous to look at the topography of crystal products.
Next, you need to give contour to dry, it will take 40 minutes. After that, stained glass paints to fill all the space allocated to the contour. Figure you can think independently and take the magazine.
It is important to bear in mind that the stained glass paint is very thin, so that the draw is worth, a little backing from the circuit. Once the drawing is finished, it is necessary to leave the vase to dry for 4 hours. Further, the need to cover the circuit acrylic clear lacquer to impart ink resistance.
Its wear-resistant properties of stained glass paint will gain in five days, and then the sugar bowl can be used in a table setting and wash.
Tips when performing work
Make a drawing on a jar is not difficult, but it is important that it turned out beautiful. Stained glass paints are characterized by their fluidity, which must be considered when working with them. For best results should follow these simple rules:
- it is best to use a thin brush of natural materials - so figure will more accurately;
- when the painting can be guided by photographs of these stained-glass windows;
- for more winning options can be identified acrylic paint rim or handle sugar.
After this painting, even an old vase can be a real decoration of the table. Simple and interesting stained glass painting technique will help to revive not only a crystal vase, but other forgotten items: chandelier pendants, a vase for flowers, glasses.
Stained glass can be drawn on an ordinary glass, creating thus a variety of items for interior decoration.