‘This is the best hack I’ve ever seen’: how to turn old gravy bottles and jars into vases and decor worthy of Instagram – with beautiful results
- Thousands of cycling unwanted glass bottles and bottles around the house
- The smart trend has been seen on both Facebook and TikTok
- The fun process involves painting the bottles and adding jute ropes
- Baking soda can also be added to the paint to create a ceramic effect
- The end result turned the bottles and jars into stylish, elegant vases
Thousands of DIY enthusiasts across Australia are embracing a new trend to turn old glass bottles and pots into beautiful, elegant vases.
Perth mom Carolina showed the easy process in a TikTok video on December 17, which has since been viewed more than 88,000 times.
The craft project involves the painting of acrylic paint and the addition of jute ropes that have first been dried for a rustic look.
The end result will definitely fill a dull corner and become a decorative feature in the home.
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The fun craft project involves painting the bottles with acrylic paint and adding ropes that have been dried once for a rustic look
In the video, Carolina first cleaned the surface of a passata sauce bottle with a damp paper towel to remove stickers and barcodes.
With a brush she painted two coats on the potjie ensure that the glass cannot be seen.
To make it look like the pot was made of ceramic, she pre-mixed baking soda in a bowl of paint.
The abrasive texture of the baking soda will create a rough surface on the pot rather than a smooth finish.
Those painting with a budget may consider purchasing small sample pots at Bunnings to decorate different vases in different colors.
After the paint has dried, Carolina wraps the rope around the glass pot.
Carolina first cleaned the surface of a passata sauce bottle with a damp paper towel to remove stickers. She presses the white paint into a bottle
With a brush, she painted two coats on the pot to ensure the glass could not be seen until the rope was added.
Victorian local Brittney also praised the simple method of sharing images to the Kmart Inspired Homes Facebook group – which has more than 334,000 members.
‘I whipped up these three this morning and I’m so happy with it! Recommended for a cheap and easy idea! she wrote.
Both Brittney and Carolina painted the glass sheets white and the end result looked breathtaking.
Victorian local Brittney also praised the simple method of sharing images with the Kmart Inspired Homes Facebook group (photo)
TIPS WHEN BECOMING THE FIXED PAINT
Both glass and old ceramic pots can be used
Use sample paint pots from Bunnings Warehouse to keep a budget and choose different colors
Any paint can be used as long as it is water based
Use as many carbohydrates as needed to create the desired texture
Also paint the inside, outside and bottom of the vase
Make sure all the paint is dry before adding another coat of paint, otherwise peel it off
Add as many layers as you want – the more paint added to it, the more authentic it will look
The craft project is fun and easy to do during a weekend and the unattractive second-hand pots turn into elegant, modern vases that will fill any dull corner.
Others on Facebook and TikTok described the DIY tactics as ‘brilliant’ and the end results as ‘beautiful’.
‘So beautiful!’ one person said online, another added, “Try it this weekend!”
The transformed vases can also be used as pots for plants to brighten up the garden, or to store artificial leaves in the house.