DIY Faux Mercury Glass Question

You can use clear acrylic spray paint or a clear sealant. Most craft stores will carry them.

I actually just did it on the outside, because the bottle openings were too small. I was happy with how it turned out.

@PaleoPrincess those are BEAUTIFUL!

Thanks!

I was considering them on the outside to actually- I know it can be done- they don't flake off at all? was concerned about that.

Inside of the vase looks nicer, but I did it on the outside as well since I was going to have water and flowers in them.

I didn't have any flaking issues.

Http://www.krylon.com/products/clear-polyurethane-coating/

Jo, I'm planning to do the same thing and was thinking the paint would be better off outside since I'll have water inside. Paleo, those are beautiful, you did a great job!

HA HA YAS with the glitter- I have to put some somewhere!!! I am a bellydancer after all. Glitter must be somewhere.

HA HA YAS with the glitter- I have to put some somewhere!!! I am a bellydancer after all. Glitter must be somewhere.

Jo- don't use mod podge!!! Water turns it to slime if it soaks long enough!! I had an etsy store for a long time and that's how I got the mod podge out of my brushes- I'd soak them in water. It came right off!

Those are beautiful !!!!

@Elizabeth- good to know- I see they have a water proof one- but I think I'm going to get the clear krylon polyurethane spray one- plus spray- how easy is that!!!

I'm going to hit up the thrift store on the way home from the DMV today- and see what I can find for vases and shit.

I agree with a clear sealant spray. I painted glitter on the bottom of my vases and sprayed it with this and it worked perfect. Those are going to look gorgeous JoRocka!!!

Yes- that. exactly. that is exactly what I was looking at earlier.

I'm pretty excited. let me see if I can find a phsuedo inspiration picture!

With the aforementioned above vases and stuff like that this. I'm excited. Hoping we can make this a thing.

You better post the final product when your done!! Those are gorgeous!!

Um yes. Because pictures. And sharing! Of course I'll be posting! My coworker is a huge thrift store hunter, so she said she would keep an eye out for the tall candlestick situation. I haven't found any so that's the next big hunting hurdle!