An apparently uninteresting accessory can be transformed into a conversational piece with a splash of creativity. Through this blog, Gharpedia shares a fun DIY painted vase project as well as straightforward instructions on how to paint a vase. Every person has, at some point in their lives, been in awe of a piece of decor in a friend or relative’s home and been greeted with a beaming “I did it myself” response when asked where it had come from. Well, folks, it’s hardly rocket science to figure out how to improve the appearance of a vase, a lamp, or even a plain box. One needs some time and passion for the subject.
Accent Accessories
The decorative style of a room is largely dependent upon the characteristics of the building; so seek to emphasise original features and cover up less appealing ones. What is important to keep in mind about the accessories in the space is that they depend on and reflect the character and interests of the occupants. Vases, containers, lamps, boxes and frames can all highlight a particular personal curiosity, whether historical or geographical, classical or modern. Accessorising can take many forms, from subtle frame distressing, reflecting an interest in traditional woods, to hand-painted floor coverings that honour other cultures.
Painting On Vase
Making your own pot designs is a really pleasant project in the accent item category. Ceramic paints, which are available from arts and crafts stores, can be used to decorate a basic vase.
According to Martin Robertson (Author of the book – The Art of Vase-Painting in Classical Athens), vase painting is a very ancient art, which is seen in remnants from the sixth century in Athens, Greece.
Decant the paint into a small kettle or pot and sponge on tint combinations of the same colour or be more adventurous and mask out an area for hand-painting. In this way, you could match your pot with the colour scheme of a room or show off your artistic talent by creating a picture. This article offers a straightforward DIY painted vase idea; for additional possibilities, see our in-depth article:
Things Required for a DIY Painted Vase Project
The following things are required to have your own DIY vase:
- Artists’ brushes
- Clear sticky-back plastic film
- Natural sponge
- Pencil
- Range of colours of ceramic paints
- Scissors or craft knife
After collecting the things, let us look at the step-by-step process on how to paint a vase.
The Step-by-Step Process for a DIY Painted Vase Project
1. Draw a flower head on transparent sticky-back plastic film and carefully cut it out as a mask.
2. Place the mask in front of the vase to examine its dimensions and placement.
3. Using a natural sea sponge, put on the first tint of the colour.
4. Apply the second tint with a sponge to begin creating the fractured colour look.
5. Finally, add the third, deeper tint to give the design a three-dimensional appearance.
6. Peel off the sunflower head mask and the vase is ready for hand-painting.
7. Use an artist’s brush with a number 5 to add vibrant pink petals. A thinner brush will be needed for the orange shadow detail.
8. Using a number 1 brush, add the tiny black details to the flower’s centre on a medium-yellow base.
Voila! Your humble vase has become a creative, aesthetic and colourful component of your house décor…! Hope you liked this tutorial of DIY painted vase.
Before you leave check out these vase filler ideas for filling your own painted vase:
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Author Bio
Huta Raval – An English Literature and Journalism Topper, Huta Raval has graduated from the L D Arts College, Ahmedabad. Post serving for 23 years in the NBFC and Public Library Sectors her desire for ‘writing the unwritten’ brought her to the creative field of content writing. Her clientele comprises of NGOs, Blogging Platforms, Newspapers, Academic Institutions, et al.
