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How to Upcycle a Vase with Paint

How to Upcycle a Vase with Paint is sponsored by Elmer’s. All opinions are 100% my own.

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I had the honor of testing out a fun craft product, Elmer’s Paint Markers.  They are great because you can use them on wood, metal, glass, ceramic, and even fabric.  When I received these markers I knew immediately what I wanted to try with some recent thrift store finds. 

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Here is a short four minute video tutorial I did on How to Upcycle a Vase with Paint.

How to Upcycle a Vase with Paint

Before and After Painted Vase

Materials:

  • Glass vases
  • Acrylic Craft Paint
  • Elmer’s Paint Markers
  • Paper
  • Adhesive stencils (optional)

Instructions:

I purchased these glass vases at a thrift store for $2-$3 a piece.

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Step One:

Once you remove your Elmer’s Paint Markers from the package, shake them well.  Remove the cap and press the tip down onto a piece of scrap paper for approximately 60-90 seconds to allow the paint to bleed through.

Step Two:

Fill your glass with a generous amount of paint.

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Move and shake the glass until the paint coats the entire inside of the glass.  This takes time and patience!   Allow the paint to dry overnight.

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Step Three:

Apply an adhesive stencil to your vase.  Feel free to free-hand your design instead of using a stencil.

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Fill in the stencil with the desired Elmer’s paint Markers color.

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Remove the stencil.

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Here is another clear glass vase that I painted green and added polka dots with the metallic markers.

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Here is another vase I found at a thrift store that was already green in color. I painted a flower trim with the markers.

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There you have it!  The possibilities are endless.  Try these markers on canvas, metal, and wood too!

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Thank you to Elmer’s for sponsoring this video and post!

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  1. Tara says

    October 28, 2013 at 7:34 am

    Oh wow, those Elmer’s Paint Markers are really neat! I love that you can use them on so many different surfaces! I think I need to pick some up and give them a try 🙂

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  2. Nat & Holly says

    October 28, 2013 at 7:59 am

    Those turned out great! I’ve never tried the paint markers, they look like fun! Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Alex says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:16 am

    Really great product! I’ll have to check them out. I can see my kids really doing a great craft project with them.

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  4. Loren says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:31 am

    I really loved the markers and the video was great to follow! Aweseome.

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  5. Stacy Risenmay says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:42 am

    This is beautiful! I am a sucker for anything gold right now 🙂

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  6. Jill says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:47 am

    This looks really easy! I love using paint pens because of the easy clean up. Thanks for the inspiration, i have lots of boring vases in the cupboard.

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  7. pattie says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:49 am

    that is so cool! thanks for the easy tutorial – and the video. makes it so much easier to follow instructions.

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  8. Angela Bishop says

    October 28, 2013 at 10:51 am

    So simple yet they look amazing!

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  9. Monika says

    October 28, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    I love this! The pens look so easy to use. I can’t wait to try them!

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  10. Sharon Garofalow says

    October 28, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    So cute Dinah! I love those paint pens and the vases are really cool

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  11. Kyla says

    October 28, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    I tried that paint the inside of the vase thing once and I failed miserably! Now I know I wasn’t patient enough – thanks for the tip. These are gorgeous!

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  12. Debbie Miller says

    October 29, 2013 at 10:17 am

    This is awesome! I definitely want to personalize some vases.

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      October 29, 2013 at 1:20 pm

      Thank you so much everyone! The markers are so fun! I hope you try it!

      Reply

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