I have a confession - I am OBSESSED with all things mercury glass.
I would say my obsession started with my wedding a couple years ago and I'm always trying to incorporate it into my apartment decor. The only issue with mercury glass is that it's expensive!!
My sister-in-law, Jenn, and I decided to tackle DIY mercury glass over a long weekend. The pinspiration we used was from Martha Stewart
Supplies you will need:
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Krylon Looking Glass Spray PaintVases/Votives of your choice in clear glass
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Note, this is hard to find in stores, we ordered it from Amazon in advance
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Newspaper and painter's tape
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Spray bottle with water
Directions:
Step 1: Tape the outside of the vases with the newspaper. You will only be spraying the inside
Step 2: Spray the inside lightly with the water bottle
Step 3: Spray the Looking Glass Spray Pain into the vase. You will see it pool at the bottom. Rotate the vase so the paint coats the inside evenly
Step 4: Place the vase upside-down to dry overnight. Repeat as neccessary.
The Verdict: A Bust!
Jenn and I were dissapointed with the way the paint coated the vases. We found that we had to repeat this process 5 times and waited 4 hours between sessions (yes, we got impatient!)
We tested a few different kind of vessels, below are pictures of our results! We found that using a vessle with groves/texture let the paint adhere better.
Special note, if you plan to put flowers in the vases, you have to place a plain cup inside first with water. The paint is not safe for plants.
Have you tried to make your own mercury glass? Let us know if you had different results!
