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I was doing a little experimenting with Americana’s Gloss Enamel paints when I came up with the fun design for autumn vases. I think these would be great for fall in general and would also look great lit up for Thanksgiving or even Halloween. The patchwork design is actually quite easy and the enamel paint will stay on even after being washed.
I actually made these vases a couple of months ago for Michael’s via Decoart. I’m a Decoart designer and they asked for projects using their fabulous gloss enamels to be used in project sheets at Michael’s Craft Stores. I did make a purple version as well for my daughter’s room, but the lighter colors work a lot better for this particular project. Pink would be really pretty for Easter too!
A fun variation for this would be to paint a Jack O’Lantern face over the patchwork.
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- Americana Gloss Enamels Bright Orange
- Americana Gloss Enamels Bright Yellow
- Square Vase 8” H
- Rectangular Vase 3”x4”x6”
- 3/4” Flat paintbrush
- Be sure glass vase is clean and dry. Begin with the Bright Orange. Use a 3/4” flat paintbrush to apply a square of paint in the upper right corner of the front of the vase.
- [img src="http://craftsbyamanda.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/patchwork-vases-step-1.jpg"]Continuing with Bright Orange, work in a diagonal pattern. Paint a square below and to the left of the first. Continue this pattern all over the vase.
- Using 3/4” Flat paintbrush and Bright Yellow, paint a square next to an orange square. Continue adding squares, keeping in mind that you will have a third color to add.
- [img src="http://craftsbyamanda.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/patchwork-vases-step-2.jpg"]Mix together equal amounts of Bright Yellow and Bright Orange paint. Use this mixture to finish the patchwork, filling in all the empty squares.
- Follow the directions on the Gloss Enamels bottle for curing the paint.
Enamel paint will cure on their own, without baking, if left for 21 days. If you know you’ll want to wash your project before then, follow the directions for baking the completed project.
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Love these think I’ll give them a go but in purple or Red…
Thank you Ann :) As I mentioned in the post, I did try this in purple but wasn’t as happy with the results. The light doesn’t shine through as well. However, Americana came out with a Crystal Enamel paint that is more transparent like i used on my Crystal Enamel Drinking Glasses http://craftsbyamanda.com/2011/04/crystal-enamel-drinking-glasses.html You will have much better results with those in darker colors.
Amanda, These are lovely. I have this thing with patchwork and this is a great idea. Thanks. Enjoy your Thursday fellow blogger.
Thank you Becky :)
Love love these patchwork vases. Once again you gave us an inspiring craft to enjoy.
I so appreciate your talent.
Cindy
Thanks Cindy! :)
I think they are neat…I might see about mixing some colors, and as far as the flowers…you might dye the carnations orange and black by soaking the stems in food coloring…
Good idea Deb :)
Beautiful even in the daylight. Nice job!
Thanks June!
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Love this idea, very cool and simple!
Thanks Mandy, so nice of you to say :)