Design your own vases

Eye-catching accessories in bright colours

Look at these stunning statement pieces! With the help of edding permanent spray you can transform used bottles into wonderful vases in vibrant shades in no time at all. This beautiful upcycling idea is so easy to copy. We’ll also be showing you how you can turn empty jars into attractive lanterns featuring a striped design. The acrylic paint spray is available in more than 35 different shades, offers good coverage, dries quickly and is perfect for all kinds of upcycling ideas.

Categories: Home decor
Upcycling & DIY hacks
Products: Permanent spray
Materials: Glass and mirror
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

You will need edding 5200 permanent spray in a colour of your choice. In our example, we’ve gone for Neon Pink (969), Berry (910), Rich Gold (924) and Light Grey (925). Before you start spraying, cover the area well with paper or film. In our Permanent Spray Basics, we’ve got handy tips on how to achieve a perfect finish. In this photo, you can see how to remove the safety ring from the spray can.

Step 2

To make the lantern with the striped effect, first stick individual strips of masking tape onto those parts that are to be left unsprayed.

Step 3

This is how your jar should look once you’ve added all your strips.

Step 4

We recommend spraying from a distance of around 25 cm for optimum results. To avoid any drips, make sure you don’t spray the same spot for too long. Next, leave it to dry thoroughly.

Step 5

Once the paint has dried thoroughly, carefully remove the masking tape. And that’s all there is to it – your jar lanterns are ready!

Step 6

Next, spray your glass bottle in Berry and leave it to dry.

Step 7

Now spray the top of the bottle in Rich Gold and leave it to dry. You can mix and match other colours in whatever way you choose by repeating the steps above.