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.
- Americana Gloss Enamels Bright Orange
- Americana Gloss Enamels Bright Yellow
- Square Vase 8” H
- Rectangular Vase 3”x4”x6”
- ¾” Flat paintbrush
- Be sure glass vase is clean and dry. Begin with the Bright Orange. Use a ¾” flat paintbrush to apply a square of paint in the upper right corner of the front of the vase.
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 ¾” 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.
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.
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Michael Dorathy says
i stumbled on ur sit via google and it because my sister who is in d same university as me but in her final year was told to bring a craft so she decided to make shampoo which was cancelled she was told to think of another craft to creat so i was trying to get a craft for her and i was amazed and strongly inspird cos i love art works i felt a strong feeling within me sayinyou can do this or this is for u i extremely love it. Thanks for inspiring me
Mandy says
Love this idea, very cool and simple!
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks Mandy, so nice of you to say :)
June Scott says
Beautiful even in the daylight. Nice job!
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks June!
Deb Westbury says
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…
Amanda Formaro says
Good idea Deb :)
cindy cartwright says
Love love these patchwork vases. Once again you gave us an inspiring craft to enjoy.
I so appreciate your talent.
Cindy
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks Cindy! :)
Becky @creatively content says
Amanda, These are lovely. I have this thing with patchwork and this is a great idea. Thanks. Enjoy your Thursday fellow blogger.
Amanda Formaro says
Thank you Becky :)
ann/alba says
Love these think I’ll give them a go but in purple or Red…
Amanda Formaro says
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.