DIY Sea Glass Bottles
26 August
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Figuring out an inexpensive DIY method for recreating an expensive or hard-to-find item is exciting for me.
But if you don't like the process and time spent figuring it all out, and just want to know how to make it, I'm here for you 😄
When Krylon reached out and asked if I'd like to try their Sea Glass spray paint, I was all for it! I decided to try making my own sea glass bottles.
DIY Sea Glass Bottles
A Review of Krylon Sea Glass Spray Paint
Real sea glass is naturally weathered glass found near bodies of saltwater. The process can take anywhere from 20 to 200 years and happens naturally as the saltwater tumbles the glass and eventually smooths out the sharp lines and creates a frosted appearance.
While small pieces of broken sea glass are more commonly found, whole bottles are pretty rare.
Supplies Needed:
- Krylon Sea Glass Spray Paint (I used Rose and Seafoam)
- Recycled Glass Bottles
- Spray Bottle with Water
- Goo Gone (for removing label glue, etc.)
- Sand Paper
I started this project with glass almond butter and minced garlic bottles from my recycle bin.
Step One - clean the jars
- If there are dates stamped on the jars (typically on the bottom), Goo Gone
and a cotton ball work well to remove them.
and a cotton ball work well to remove them. - Labels are usually easily removed by soaking the jar in warm water for a minute or two.
- Wash the jars with warm soapy water to remove any remaining Goo Gone and sticker residue and dry thoroughly.
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Step Two - spray the jars
Spray the jars with a light coat of the Krylon Sea Glass paint.
At this point, you could be done and you will have some beautiful sea glass look-alike bottles.
But I experimented with this paint trying to get an even more authentic look. Below are the steps I followed:
Experiment One - create bubbles in the glass
Use the following steps to create the look of bubbles often seen embedded in the glass of old jars.
Please note that this was an experimental process that worked for me, but unfortunately, I cannot guarantee that it will work for you. I was able to get a few bubbles here and there but I could not get them to show on camera.
- Spritz the jars with the water bottle to create water droplets on the surface of the jar.
- Spray a light second coat of the sea glass paint over the water droplets while they are still wet and let it dry.
- Once dry, dab over the areas where there were water droplets with a paper towel.
Experiment Two - age the glass
The sea glass that I have seen is not perfect, it looks old and uneven in areas. To recreate that look follow the steps below.
- Once you have a couple of coats of paint on your jars, sand them gently all over.
- Spray the sanded jars with another light coat of the sea glass paint.
- Lightly sand one more time and then wipe with a damp rag to remove the sanding dust.
.jpg "jar sprayed with sea glass paint and sanded")
.jpg "jars sprayed over the sand marks sanded again")
.Once I was done, I grouped the bottles I created with some real vintage bottles and while the vintage bottles I have aren't sea glass, they do have the same feel to them.
Can you tell which ones are made with spray paint and which are old?
.jpg "DIY bottles with genuine vintage bottles")
.jpg "grouping of both DIY and genuine sea glass jars")
My Review of Krylon Sea Glass Spray Paint
Pros:
I added a cork to the tall jar with a seashell glued to the top, seashells inside the short green glass, and pretty lavender ribbons to each!
- It goes a LONG way, I did eight bottles with at least three coats each, and I still have a lot of paint left!
- It sprays on nice and smooth, and there were no issues with the paint running.
- It is very durable! I sanded some of the jars with a heavy hand and it stayed on the glass nicely with no scratching through to bare glass.
- Price, it costs more than regular spray paint.
.jpg "finished green and lavendar DIY sea glass jars")
.jpg "how to make your own DIY sea glass bottles")
.jpg "DIY sea glass jar filled with shells")
.jpg "DIY sea glass jars with candles")
.jpg "DIY sea glass jar candles next to a vintage watercolor")
- Use them for a wedding (the paint comes in several colors).
- Add a wire or ribbon hanger around the rim of the jar and hang them with flowers on the church pews along the aisle
- Use them with candles or flowers as table centerpieces.
- Bundle varying sizes of jars together with a pretty ribbon and use them for makeup brush storage.
- Line them up on a fireplace mantel (either all the same size or varying sizes) with candles for spring decor.
- Use one for a flower vase (great Mother's Day gift 😉)
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Posted by: Tania | Little Vintage Cottage
at 26 August
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DIY & Crafts
It looks like it is awesome paint!
ReplyDeletePretty! Love how they look!
ReplyDeleteThanks Florence, me too! :o)
DeleteTania
Looks beautiful. I'll have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon! Let me know what you think if you do try it out!
DeleteTania
Thank you for sharing your review at Snickerdoodle!
DeleteThey look so pretty. I like the seashells in the green glass and the candles look awesome in them. The paint gives a very nice effect and seems to be pretty quick and easy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the review--the paint looks very nice on your bottles and jars. Glad to know that it is a durable finish and won't easily be scraped off. I'll have to use one of my craft store coupons and get a can of the Sea Foam green to use on some bottles we have. They'll go well with my beachy back porch décor!
ReplyDeleteThe result is super pretty, that's a really neat product and concept!
ReplyDeleteThanks Vanessa!
DeleteTania
I love the idea for matching colors wedding theme. So many Brides are using jars in their reception decor.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I have seen the popularity with canning jars at weddings so I thought why not match them to your colors!
DeleteTania
Love how your jars turned out Tania. So pretty! I haven't seen that paint up here. I'll have to look for it.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea those paints existed - I MUST get some!! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY party
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely try them out!!
DeleteTania
These look really pretty. I haven't tried this paint yet, but now it's on my to buy list.
ReplyDeleteThanks Beverly! Let me know what you think after you try the paint!
DeleteTania
I just bought the ice to make a monogram vase for my best friends house warming gift (not her only gift lol) but it keeps running. Any tips I'm new at this spray paint thing
ReplyDeleteHi Victoria! I’m so glad you are trying the sea glass spray paint… sorry you had an issue with running though.
ReplyDeleteMy suggestions would be:
1. Make sure you spray far enough back, about 12 inches. Our tendency is to not want to waste paint so we get too close thinking more of the paint will get onto our object we are painting but it is too close and the paint runs instead.
2. Do several really light coats. I am guilty of being too impatient, I want to get my project done so I can see how it will turn out and I put too much on at once and it runs!
So, stand back a ways and do light coats giving it 10 – 15 minutes between each coat.
I hope that works for you, let me know!!
Tania
It is waterproof but I don't think it should be run through a dishwasher or anything like that. I'm not sure what you are wanting to do with it or what you are painting... for some reason I keep thinking something for a fish tank or something and if that's the case I don't know if it would last being submersed all the time like that.
ReplyDeleteTania