Sunday, March 24, 2013

My Mercury Glass Adventure

So, it was my turn to try out the Krylon Looking Glass spray paint. I had been pinning ideas about it from the internet for quite some time. 



I've had these two large glass pieces tucked away in a cabinet. Since I wasn't doing anything with them I thought they might be useful in my experimentation with this paint. I thought I could maybe use the finished projects in with my Christmas decor.


I sprayed inside the pieces with the paint, which was very much a liquid, and rolled the liquid around and let it dry a little. Then I sprayed with half water/half vinegar solution and used a paper towel to blot the droplets from the water/vinegar solution, like my blogger friends suggested. I found that the blotting with the paper towel took too much of the paint off with it (maybe I didn't wait long enough for the paint to dry). So I gave another round of paint and water/vinegar. 


Here's a little glass container I experimented with first. I put a flameless candle in it.



It's another craft I had been wanting to try. We'll see what I do with these pieces.
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18 comments:

  1. Enie DubMarch 24, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    They turned out great! Really pretty.

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  2. lynn cockrellMarch 24, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Patty, your mercury glass pieces look just fabulous! Really, as good as any I've seen any of the stores, I think. Great job! I've read the Looking Glass paint can be found at Walmart, but I haven't yet been able to find it there or anywhere else so far. I'm going to keep looking and I hope to try this out soon.

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  3. Lavender CottageMarch 24, 2013 at 4:45 PM

    I didn't know Krylon had this paint, and it may not be available in Canada but a neat way to repurpose things. Your projects turned out well.

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  4. sweetvintageofmineMarch 24, 2013 at 7:16 PM

    This looks GREAT! Boy, what a little paint will do! Have a wonderful and blessed week~~~Roxie

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  5. Jessica @ A Humble CreationMarch 24, 2013 at 9:33 PM

    Really lovely, Patty! You've inspired me to try it on some glass vases I picked up for 25 cents at a thrift store. I figure I haven't lost much that way if I ruin it!

    Thanks for sharing at A Humble Creation. You did a great job!

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  6. Still Woods FarmhouseMarch 24, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Oh my goodness! I'm with Lavender Cottage. I didn't know that Krylon had mercury glass paint. It looks so much like the real thing. I am headed to Michael's tomorrow with my coupon! Thank you for sharing this terrific idea.
    Blessings from Still Woods Farmhouse

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  7. CarolMarch 24, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Those look amazing. I, too, have been wanting to try my hand at that. I like how yours turned out.

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  8. Christine GravesMarch 26, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    That is so creative...great job!

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  9. marty (A Stroll Thru Life)March 27, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    I love these, they look amazing. I have a few glass containers that I should spray. Great job. Thanks for joining TTT and I wish you a very Blessed Easter. Hugs, Marty

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  10. BECKYMarch 28, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    These look so great! I love the apothecary jar! What a wonderful idea! Found you through Debra's Be Inspired Friday linky party!
    Thanks so sharing!
    Have a lovely Friday and weekend!
    Becky

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  11. Nook and CrannyMarch 29, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Well, go figure! I have not seen this product until now, sort of interesting...
    Do they have this in other colors?
    Your project turned out great.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Have a wonderful holiday weekend.
    Michele

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  12. Artsy VaVaMarch 30, 2013 at 9:51 AM

    Those turned out great. Can't wait to try it. I know what I'm using my Michaels coupon on this week!!!

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  13. Monica @ mon makes thingsMarch 30, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    These are so pretty! I've always wanted to try mercury glass DIYs... Great job! :)
    ♥♥♥
    mon makes things

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  14. My name is RitaMarch 30, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    These look amazing, I have been meaning to try this, I love the look of mercury glass. Please share this at my linky party http://suburbsmama.blogspot.com/2013/03/sunday-linky-party-1.html

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  15. Jessica @ A Humble CreationMarch 31, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    Patty, your beautiful mercury glass is featured this week at A New Creation link party! Thanks and Happy Easter!

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  16. AnonymousApril 1, 2013 at 11:26 AM

    This is so beautiful! I love mercury glass and would love to try this. I found you from your feature over at A Humble Creation. I'll be pinning - it looks like such a pretty and fun craft!

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  17. Kathryn Ferguson GriffinApril 2, 2013 at 8:56 AM

    I love this!!! You will be one of the features from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  18. AnonymousApril 15, 2013 at 2:52 PM

    So pretty. Congrats on the feature.
    Taking a blogging leave, but will continue visiting.
    XOXO's

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