Make A Fancy Vase On A Budget With This DIY

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Bored of your basic flower vase? Why not jazz it up a bit? With an easy DIY, you can turn a regular clear vase into something that looks like it’s covered in crushed glass. The crushed glass effect makes the vase catch and reflect light beautifully. It also covers the vase to make it less see-through, so the flower stems won’t distract from the blooms.

The idea is simple – you cover the vase in Mod Podge and sprinkle small clear gems over it. At first, the Mod Podge is white, but as it dries, it becomes transparent. This leaves just the gems visible, making it look like crushed glass. The gems are clear, so you’ll still be able to see through them a bit into the vase, but not completely. Plus, the shapes of the gems make them shine and sparkle in the light.

This DIY is budget-friendly too. You can use a basic vase, like one from the Dollar Tree, or find affordable options online. All you need besides the vase is Mod Podge, an old paintbrush, and some clear gems or stones. To make it look like real crushed glass, use a mix of different gem sizes and sprinkle them around randomly. This creates that cool, shattered glass effect.

This DIY can get a little messy, so it’s a good idea to set up a protective layer on your work surface first. A piece of cardboard or newspaper will do the trick, or you can work inside a large, shallow bin or tray to keep the gems from rolling everywhere. Then, use your brush or sponge to cover a 3-inch section of the vase in Mod Podge. Before it dries, generously sprinkle the gems or rhinestones all over. You want to completely cover the surface, so do multiple rounds of sprinkling if needed, and press some of the gems in place with your fingers.

Repeat this process until the entire vase is covered, then let it dry completely. For an extra-durable finish, you can spray on a coat of clear acrylic sealant. When you’re done, just fold up the protective layer and pour any leftover gems back into their container – you can use them for other DIY projects.

This technique works on all kinds of vase shapes, so don’t be afraid to get creative. Vintage milk bottles, glass pitchers, and other unique containers can all be transformed with the crushed glass look. So if you’ve got an old vase laying around, give it new life with this fun and budget-friendly DIY!