Fun little project

5 years ago

My daughter sent me these pictures. Wanting to find a project to do, she found this somewhere on the internet. We tease her about being "beige", as her decorating esthetic is monochromatic so she decided she needed some colour in her place. It's dollar store acrylic craft paint mixed with baking soda. The combination results in a ceramic look. I found a couple of pieces to try it on but I'm sure she said 50/50 baking soda and paint, but when I googled, it said a tablespoon of baking soda to a cup of paint. She is sleeping right now as she is working nights the next couple of days, so can't ask her at the moment but will confirm when I can talk to her.

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nekotish
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5 years ago

I have an embarassing amount of glass vases that I keep in our downstairs "venture in if you dare" room. Most are from condolence, congratulations, just because flower arrangements and I could never bring myself to get rid of them. I grow a good amount of dahlias, hydrangeas, zinnias, etc in the summer, so will arrange some this summer in vases that I'll paint with this method. I saw that Kerry from Garden Answer, if you know who I mean, and her mother set up a table in their downtown, giving away vases of flowers from their gardens. I thought it was such a lovely thing to do. I think I'll just do porch drops... Ring and run.

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Jilly
5 years ago
Wow! Those look so cool ... I want to try that. Thank you for sharing!

(When stone and other textured spray paints first came out, I went on a spree — lamps, lamp shades, vases, outdoor pots, etc.)
nekotish
Original Author
5 years ago
Jinx, I did that too. Still have the grey speckled filing cabinet that I did for DH's office. It has worn like iron, no chipping after 25 + years. Just talked to my daughter and she said she did "about" 1/2 and 1/2 but might use a little less baking soda another time as it was quite thick.
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Bunny
5 years ago
There are quite a few recipes out there, with more or less proportion of baking soda. One uses baking power. It's a cool look. I used to use Golden's micaceous iron oxide to create a faux raku finish on cheap glass vases.
Fun2BHere
5 years ago
That looks like an intriguing method to use on some of those extra floral vases hanging around my house. I know I'm supposed to get rid of them, but they come in handy every now and again.
Tina Marie
5 years ago
I've seen quite a few similar online and some people use paint and DIRT. ??? but I have seen some lamps and vases that look great!
Tina Marie
5 years ago
@nekotish what a lovely idea!
nekotish thanked Tina Marie
eld6161
5 years ago
Yes, I wish I lived in your neighborhood;)