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Craft Tutorials | Adult Crafts | Crafts for Seniors | Patchwork Glass Vases

Patchwork Glass Vases

Author by Amanda Davis on September 22, 2011 Updated on September 19, 2020

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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.

patchwork vasesI 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!

patchwork vasesA fun variation for this would be to paint a Jack O’Lantern face over the patchwork.

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Patchwork Glass Vases

Author: Amanda Formaro

Supplies

  • Americana Gloss Enamels Bright Orange
  • Americana Gloss Enamels Bright Yellow
  • Square Vase 8” H
  • Rectangular Vase 3”x4”x6”
  • 3/4 ” Flat paintbrush

Instructions

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Expert Tips & FAQs

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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Amanda Davis is the crafty, entrepreneurial mother of four children. She loves to bake, cook, make kid's crafts and create decorative items for her home. She is a crafting expert and guru in the kitchen and has appeared online and in print publications many times over the years.
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Filed Under: Crafts for Seniors, Fall Crafts, Home Decor Projects, Thanksgiving Crafts Tagged With: adult, adult craft ideas, adult crafts, adults, crafts for adults, decoart, enamels, glass, glass paint, holidays, michaels, paint, vase

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  1. Michael Dorathy says

    February 16, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    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

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  2. Mandy says

    September 28, 2011 at 12:31 pm

    Love this idea, very cool and simple!

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      September 28, 2011 at 1:48 pm

      Thanks Mandy, so nice of you to say :)

      Reply
  3. June Scott says

    September 24, 2011 at 12:49 am

    Beautiful even in the daylight. Nice job!

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      September 24, 2011 at 12:51 pm

      Thanks June!

      Reply
  4. Deb Westbury says

    September 23, 2011 at 12:17 am

    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…

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      September 23, 2011 at 10:58 am

      Good idea Deb :)

      Reply
  5. cindy cartwright says

    September 22, 2011 at 11:55 am

    Love love these patchwork vases. Once again you gave us an inspiring craft to enjoy.
    I so appreciate your talent.
    Cindy

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      September 22, 2011 at 12:49 pm

      Thanks Cindy! :)

      Reply
  6. Becky @creatively content says

    September 22, 2011 at 3:47 am

    Amanda, These are lovely. I have this thing with patchwork and this is a great idea. Thanks. Enjoy your Thursday fellow blogger.

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      September 22, 2011 at 11:27 am

      Thank you Becky :)

      Reply
  7. ann/alba says

    September 22, 2011 at 2:32 am

    Love these think I’ll give them a go but in purple or Red…

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    • Amanda Formaro says

      September 22, 2011 at 11:29 am

      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 https://craftsbyamanda.com/2011/04/crystal-enamel-drinking-glasses.html You will have much better results with those in darker colors.

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