Yet another example of how a little spray paint can transform something from ordinary to awesome. In this case, it gives new life to vases left over from a wedding. Curious what material gives this show-through modern stripe effect?
Twine! So simple. We wonder, even, if rubber bands would work too? Anyway you have it, we love a simple idea that comes out looking so chic. Check out Rachel's post, Striped Vases, to learn more. Her project was inspired by Mark Montano who offers more in-depth instructions.
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Rubber bands work - my little brother made me some vases using them for this year's Christmas present!
Super cool idea. I may try this with a color paint.
Thanks for the post.
Really thin curling ribbon would work great too. Hmm...you guys have me envisioning a couple dollar store vases and a can of glass frosting spray in my near future. Thanks!
JESS13. CAREFULL w/ dollar store vases. My great-niece purchased some for a function her Girls Scouts were having. They decorated tables with vases from the $1 store and they started to EXPLODE!
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I tried this with rubber bands but found that thwen you remove the rubber bands it created a lip where the paint met the bands...how can this be avoided??
Rubber bands don't work! Once the paint dries, you'll take off the rubber bands and the paint will peel off right along with it. The only way this can be avoided is removing the bands a few minutes after you spray. But it's EXTREMELY hard to do without smudging the paint. Avoid, go with twine!
This was so great; I was inspired to make my own version. I linked to this article on a post about it, over at Painting Sunny: http://paintingsunny.com/2013/03/25/before-the-blog-projects-part-ii/