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Fabulous Vase Makeover With Frosted Glass Spray Paint

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In just three minutes, you can transform a plain vase into a stylish, designer-worthy piece using frosted spray paint. This makeover turned out much better than I expected! The fresh, modern vibe is truly impressive.

I have the quick tutorial for you, along with two additional spray paint projects! And today is the Thrift Store Decor Tour, and you know what that means—links at the bottom of the post.

thrift store vase for spray paint project

The clear vase has held many bouquets over the years. Sometimes the flowers were cuttings from my lawn and sometimes the bouquets were from a local store.

The vase was sitting on my workshop shelf, and I thought it was time for a new look.

Rustoleum Frosted Glass Spray Paint DIY

The Rustoleum Frosted Glass Spray Paint has been on my paint shelf for a while. After using the spray paint I can’t understand why I haven’t worked with it before.

Frosted vase diy

I applied several coats of frosted glass to the vase, waiting a few minutes between each coat. 

diy frosted vase

thrift store vase spray painted with frosted spray paint 2

When I thought the vase was “frosty” enough, I stopped. And it looks so pretty. Surprising what you can do with a couple of spare minutes and a can of spray paint.

how to spray paint a thrift store vase
I love the frosted look, and it really elevated the clear vase.

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    That was a quick tutorial, and now I have those two additional projects I mentioned earlier.

    how to paint thrift store vases

    The green vase was all scratched up, and the red spray paint is a wow color.

    spray paint thrift store vases red

    See what I mean……WOW.

    I actually spray-painted these bottles, jars, and vases a couple of months ago, then life happened. So you will understand the red, white, and blue display below.

    red white and blue spray paint display for holidays

     

    I spray painted all of these projects on the same day. The smallish red dish holding the sand dollars was a decorative china dish. At least this colorful display is in time for Labor Day.

    terra cotta spray paint for thrift store vases

    Next, I spray painted a clear bowl-shaped dish with Rustoleum Cinnamon color that reminds me of terra cotta.

    Rustoleum cinnamon color spray paint looks like terra cotta

    And then I added faux succulents to the terra cotta colored pots/vases. That’s the end of my spray paint story for today. Now, it’s time to take the Thrift Store Decor Tour. Just click the links below the “before makeovers” collage….

    surprising thrift store makeovers

    Thrift Store Decor Tour….
    Refinish A Vintage Mirror – Our Southern Home
    Wooden Box Makeover – My Repurposed Life
    TV Tray Makeover Using Paint – My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
    DIY Candle Holder Centerpiece – Our Crafty Mom
    Frosted Glass Vase DIY – Petticoat Junktion (you are here)

     

    Frosted Glass DIY
    As always, thanks for being here, Kathy

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    Kathy founded the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion in 2011, where she shares tutorials on how to paint furniture and repurpose thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, The Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines.

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    5 Comments

    1. Michelle James says:

      Nothing like spray paint to completely transform a piece! It’s amazing to see what a difference the frosted glass makes. I bet it would look pretty with fairy lights for the holidays too!

    2. I love an easy spray paint project. The frosted glass vase is perfect and the RED on is fabulous too!

      Pinned!

      gail

    3. Kristin salazar says:

      They all turned out so pretty!! Love the look of the frosted glass. My husband taught me a while back about the short, light bursts of spray paint, which work so much better! Hope you are hanging in there during this difficult time.
      XO
      Kristin

    4. Thank you so much Bobby. My Dad was one of a kind and he will be missed by many. Yes, spray paint is a wonderful product but if I rush it I tend to get drips….no patience, lol. Thanks for the comment!

    5. The frosted glass looks like new! Modern colours and a modern feel for tired pieces – I really like it. That was a good tip about light coats and allow to dry in between – I have had problems painting glass before because of not being patient enough but found out the hard way that thick coats are a no-no if you want a good result.
      Also, I have been away and not checking my mails, but catching up I see now that sadly events have moved on with your Dad. I am very sorry to hear this Kathy. My condolences. It’s a tough time. My thoughts are with you.