DIY Enameled Vases

I was perusing other sites for ideas on what to do with my clear vases I purchased and found this article about enameling vases (http://www.womansday.com/Content/Crafts/Craft-Project-Make-Enameled-Bottlesomansday.com/Content/Crafts/Craft-Project-Make-Enameled-Bottles). Even though they showed very small containers I figured that it would also work for mine.

Here are they supplies you will need:

Glass containers

Glass surface conditioner

Foam Brush

Enamel Acrylic Paint

Water

Newspaper (or something to line work area)
Paper plate (or something to drain paint onto)

1. Pour a small amount of surface conditioner into the container and use the foam brush to cover the entire surface. I found Delta brand conditioner at Jo Ann's, but I've also heard that rubbing alcohol will work. As the surface conditioner dries it will leave a haze on the glass which means it is ready to be painted. You have about 4 hours from the time you apply the surface conditioner to paint the container. After that time you would need to reapply the surface conditioner before painting. You should also cover your work space with newpaper or cloth in case of spills or drips.

2. Pour out some of the paint from the bottle and add a small amount of water. The paint should be thin enough to spread easily across the glass just by turning the glass. This may take a little experimenting at first. (My first one was so thick I had to toss it.)

3. Continue swirling the paint around the vase until all areas are covered. You should be able to turn the paint just around the edge, but if some goes over it can be easily wiped off the edge. Not a great picture, but that's the edge of a vase)

4. After the entire container is covered quickly turn it upside down and allow the excess paint to drip out. I used a paper plate to catch the excess.

5. After most of the paint has dripped out turn the container right side up and check for any areas where paint may have run onto the exterior. At this point it can be wiped away with a papertowel. Allow to dry at least overnight, however, the paint says they should air dry for 21 days to be fully sealed. (FYI, these are NOT food safe containers and are for decor use only.)

Here is one of the finished vases. I also did some in yellow to mix up the tables.

Has anyone else tried any vase changing DIY projects???