How to make a beautiful and original vase?

Attractive and unusual home decor has always been distinguished by one important feature - it requires a lot of financial investment. Everyone knows that over creation beautiful furniture, vases, chandeliers, lamps and other important details of decor, many specialists always work, they put in not only their physical efforts, but also their imagination, various ideas, which, by the way, are not so easy to come up with.

However, few people think about the fact that the original and unusual ideas can be embodied independently, and for this it is not necessary to have a specific education, a penchant for art or great financial capabilities. It is enough to notice the main thing only in small things and in details, to be able to make something extraordinary out of simple and ordinary things.

And for this you do not need so much: desire and enthusiasm, a little free time, as well as a few necessary materials that either already have you at home, or are sold in any nearby store.

Vase is always necessary thing who might just be cute and original decoration your home, and is always ready to embrace bouquets of fragrant and multi-colored flowers.

And since we try to put flowers always in sight, then the vase must be worthy, so that it fits into the surrounding decor and maintains the overall color of the bouquet, because in many ways it will depend on it appearance at home.

Vases can be very different - from the smallest, in which one or only a few flowers are placed, and huge, for example, floor ones, which can withstand more than a dozen roses or any other floral beauties.

In order to tackle the creation of a new vase, you will need to decide what size it should be, as well as what manufacturing technique you choose. Maybe it will be weaving, engraving on a glass surface, decoupage or craquelure, there are many options, we will cite only a few of the most interesting as examples. Who knows, maybe you are so keen on creating and decorating vases that it will grow into your constant and serious hobby.

Minimalist and stylish

Small vases for one or a pair of flowers

Glass and ball

One of the original and very simple ways is a vase for one flower, which consists of an ordinary oblong glass and an inflatable ball. It is better to choose a ball bright color, for example, red or cherry, cut off the upper part from it, making a cut exactly on the widest part of the ball.


Even a lamp can be made into a vase.

By the way, even the smallest schoolchild can make such a vase, solemnly handing it over to his mother on March 8, along with a flower. The ball itself must be pulled on top of the glass, and the "pimp" through which the ball is usually inflated must be pushed inside the glass, a flower will now be inserted into it.

The glass itself, by the way, can also be decorated somehow, for example, with a beautiful sticker or a pattern painted with acrylic paints.

Bottles and Jars

In fact, you can make an interesting vase with your own hands from a variety of elements, for example, from plastic or glass bottles, jars or small boxes.

We bring to your attention the option with plastic bottles. You will need one whole bottle 1.5 liters, preferably transparent, and about five 0.5 liter plastic bottles. From all small bottles you will need to cut the neck off, then make four holes in the large bottle along the inner contour of the neck.

It is better that these holes are closer to the top, then it will remain more space for water. The holes are traced around the neck of the small bottles and then cut out with scissors.

All cut small bottles are inserted with their necks into the hole, creating such a kind of vase with five necks, for each flower there is a hole. Such a vase, for example, can be placed in a country house or in a summer house, in an unusual and very simple way!

Of course, you can get by even easier - cut off the neck from plastic bottle, and all that remains of it can be decorated with various other techniques.

However, in this case, it is better to turn to a small glass jar, for example, 1 liter in volume. Also for these purposes are well suited glass bottles from under milk, which have an elongated neck. The easiest way is to glue the outside of the jar with corrugated colored paper.

Style is present in everything

Just cut it into small pieces, choose a wide variety of colors. In order for it to stick well, it is better to use special decoupage glue or ordinary PVA glue, only diluted with water in a 1: 1 ratio. After the glue dries, it will become transparent, and to heighten the effect, the vase can be covered with transparent varnish.

By the way, instead of corrugated paper, cut pieces of bright glossy magazines may be suitable, pick them up in about one colors, and glue the jar tightly so that there are no gaps.

Returning to corrugated paper - it can, for example, be cut into strips of various widths and glued to the bank in strips as well, it is better that one goes over the other when gluing. For the same purposes, colored duct tape may be suitable.

One more interesting way- decorate a glass jar with a knitted or cloth cover. This option, of course, is suitable for those who have come across knitting and sewing techniques. Such covers can, for example, be changed depending on the season or the main color of the bouquet.

Do-it-yourself floor vase

To do this, you will need a cardboard box, various acrylic paints, acrylic primer, paper, water-based paint, decoupage glue and varnish. Cardboard box should be high and narrow, golden powder or the same spray paint may still come in handy.

Hand painted is gorgeous

The cardboard box is covered with a primer, which is necessary for a good layering of the next layers. Then we glue pieces of sliced ​​newspaper on the surface of the box, we get papier-mâché. Now cover the prepared box with white water-based paint so that the newspapers are out of sight.

After the first layers have dried, we begin to apply the main color, which will be quite noticeable already on finished product... As a decoration for a vase, you can use decoupage napkins, which are glued to the vase so that various embossed protrusions are obtained, all this is also covered with paint. The reliefs can be coated with golden powder, but so that the main color of the vase is visible.

For additional decor, you can use a variety of elements, for example, golden ribbons that can be folded into flowers or bows, or you can simply wrap a vase with them in a casual order. Beads and iridescent stones are also suitable, you can make a pattern or some kind of drawing.

DIY original vase

You can make cute vases with your own hands. To do this, you need a beautifully shaped bottle and beautiful bright threads. As a result, we get:

Another photo tutorial:

Designer bottle vase

How to make a beautiful designer vase using colored rope and twine in a few minutes.
To work you will need:

1. Colored rope, twine
2. Glass bottle
3. Scissors
4. Universal adhesive






All ends of ropes and twine should be on the same side.

How to make a beautiful vase from a plastic bottle (video):

The modern style of the interior is rich in ideas. Even with a small investment, you can quickly add original accents and decorative solutions... This issue is about one of these very budgetary, but very original ideas... Transparent glass vases, their benefits and 33 ideas for inspiration.

Clear glass is almost the leader among inexpensive ultra-fashionable materials. Until recently, at the peak of popularity, there was a multi-colored stained glass in the style of "Tiffany", and today transparency and laconicism are in vogue. This is, of course, the influence of minimalism. Nevertheless, transparent glass vases fit organically into almost any interior style.

Their advantages:

• let in light and therefore do not clutter up the space visually,

• look beautiful both alone and in company with each other,

• can fill with flowers, decorative material or become an independent art object,

• and, what is especially pleasant, they are quite inexpensive and are sold in almost any city.

In short, transparent glass vases are an excellent field for experiments. Check out ideas from the Pottery Barn brand and discover the design secrets for this decor item.

And also see how the master of modern interior uses this technique.

for every taste

Transparent glass vases come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. But the most fashionable ones are:

• absolutely even cylinders - high and low,

• wide rectangles and narrow - for one flower,

• narrow-necked cones and balls,

• on legs: resembling glasses or aquariums.

what to fill

In transparent glass vases, they look great as one graceful flower or even a large one beautiful leaf plants, as well as a combination of various decorative elements ("layers" of different materials are especially effective):

• flowers, stems and leaves,
• small houseplants
• fruits and spices,
• sea ​​pebbles and shells,
• wood shavings and colored sand,
• acrylic crystals and stones,
• any natural materials according to the season.

design secrets

Transparent glass vases are a very malleable decorative material. It is only important to emphasize its advantages: lightness and transparency. We will work with this:

Background(most often - the surface of a table or chest of drawers, less often - the plane of the wall) - an important element. If you want to draw attention to such a vase in a rather bright interior, the background must be made sufficiently dark or bright. If the interior is designed in soothing colors and is devoid of strong contrasts, then the glass vase will be in plain sight anyway.

Balance and composition. Here it is about the size glass decor must be proportional to the horizontal on which it is placed.

• on large table one rather large vase or a composition of several small ones looks beautiful;

• if it's rectangular dinner table- a number of identical vases with different filling looks spectacular;

• a coffee table or bedside table will perfectly decorate a free arrangement of vases different heights and forms;

• if such vases are placed on console table, chest of drawers or shelf - think over the design of the wall that serves as a background;

• transparent glass vases are an element of a laconic style, so do not overload the space nearest to them with objects with fine and bright details, as well as richly decorated classic decor;

• such vases perfectly support the eco-style, which we had a mini-series about, links at the end of this post.

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If you don't want to spend a lot, you can think of beautiful decor, even if you are not a professional in the field of hand-made creativity.

Photos of vase decor are easy to find on the Internet in a huge amount.

You can glue glitter, ribbons, paint glass. Here are several options for decorating a flower vase with your own hands.

Form - which one to choose?

Today you will not surprise anyone with a vase of the usual form. The more unusual the shape and design of the vase, the more organically it will fit into any interior.

Which shape to choose - round, square, flat, oval - depends on the flight of imagination and the material used, mainly round or square is popular.

The most laconic vases are round. Even with elements simple decor, such as plastic, papier-mâché, primer, such a vase looks like a complete element of the interior.

Most often, the finishing touch is dry painted branches that complete the picture. Square vases go well with modern interior in the style of minimalism.

The exclusive handmade decor cannot be compared even with the most expensive purchased vase.

Decor options

Stickers are one of the easiest ways to decorate a vase with your own hands. They look especially advantageous against the background of transparent glass.

It can be glued both outside and inside, additionally using metallic acrylic paints. Alternatively, you can stick rhinestones (for convenience, you can take a tape on which the rhinestones are immediately glued to the strip)

Filling a vase - everyone has tools for this in the kitchen. Any types of cereals are suitable: rice, buckwheat, pearl barley, peas in their natural color or dyed.

They all have different texture, and which one to choose for the decoration of a glass vase - the choice is up to the master.

As well as with stickers, cereal decoration can be applied both outside and inside the vase. A glass is placed inside the vase, and the rest of the space is filled with colored cereals.

Staining - with this type of decor, the pattern is applied with paint and blotted with a sponge, then the outline is made with a pencil, after which the final drawing is applied with a pen or a thin brush.

it universal option, as it is suitable for all types of vases: for floor, high and, conversely, compact, for transparent and those that already have a certain color.

Decor from clothing details - here it is just better to choose a smaller vase size. To decorate the vase, you will need simple socks or knee-highs.

Paper decor - this will require parchment paper, glue, paint and hairspray if necessary. We cut out thin strips, twist them like a serpentine, paint and glue them on a vase if desired.

After drying, you can decorate with rhinestones and sprinkle with hairspray to fix.

An irreplaceable thing in decor is a simple newspaper. You can glue an interesting vase from it: use cardboard of the required diameter as the bottom and then form the walls of the vase with newspaper compressed strips, tilting them in different directions, getting the desired shape.

In order for the product to keep its shape, it must be treated with varnish or diluted PVA.

Decorating with branches - for this you need dry branches that can be collected on the street. They must be clean and of the same length.

By using acrylic paint we achieve the desired color, and after complete drying, we can start decorating the glass vase with our own hands. Additionally, you can fasten the branches with ribbons, bows, thick threads.

Other decor options

Papier-mache - softened paper with PVA glue. It gives the vase an interesting texture and adds strength.

Twine is a thread made of twisted fibers. We glue it to the bottom of the vase and, using glue, then wind it up along the walls.

Plaster - helps to give relief, but certain skills are required to use this material.

Jute lace - looks good on any surface (glass, plastic, ceramic). It is most convenient to fix it on construction glue.

Photo of vase decor

Hand painted and decorated vases made of glass or ceramics can be a great gift, wedding decoration or decor item for your home. Hand-painting on glass / ceramics, depending on the desired pattern and technique, can be either difficult, requiring skills, or very simple, accessible to beginners.

Master class number 1: Stylish geometry for beginners

To create such a laconic and stylish decor do-it-yourself vases do not need to be able to draw - even and neat stripes, zigzags and intersecting lines can be created using masking tape.

You will need: spray paint, acrylic or stained glass paint for glass and ceramics, a brush (a synthetic brush is suitable for acrylic paints, a natural brush for stained glass), masking tape (preferably of different widths), as well as nail polish remover or alcohol for surface degreasing, cotton pads and sticks.

Painting technique:

1. Degrease ceramic or glass vase a cotton pad and any degreaser;
2. As soon as the surface is dry, we glue the vase with tape according to the stencil principle, for example, as shown in these photos (scroll to the right).

Tip: a very beautiful effect can be achieved by gluing the vase with narrow tape as shown below.

1. We put the vase on the newspaper and begin to carefully paint over the unsealed areas and the bottom, going into the tape so that the edges of the pattern on the vase are clear. This master class uses spray paint, but you can use acrylic or stained glass paints, as well as add contours to the drawing.
2. Now it remains to wait for the paints to dry completely. Drying time for all paints is different, so you need to focus on the manufacturer's instructions. Spray paints dry very quickly and do not require baking, but acrylic and stained glass, as a rule, you can bake by placing the vase in the oven for 15 minutes at a temperature of 150 degrees, or let them dry naturally for 2-4 hours.

For your inspiration, we have selected the most beautiful ideas DIY vases with scotch tape. Take a look at the photo below - this simple decor can decorate even the most elegant wedding.

Floor vases are very large, and therefore hand-painted it is a long and laborious matter for them, but using scotch tape as a stencil, you can decorate them as quickly as possible.

Carefully consider the choice of paint colors. Unusual shades such as gold, silver, copper, pastel, as well as white and black will immediately turn an ordinary glass or ceramic vase into a designer decor item.

Master class number 2: Spot painting of a vase

For those who are not looking for easy ways and want to decorate a vase with a more complex pattern, we suggest mastering the technique of point painting, which is also called pique or point-to-point.

You will need: alcohol or acetone, cotton pads and sticks for degreasing and correcting the pattern, and for drawing, prepare high-quality contour paints, for example, from Marabu or Decola. You can also use acrylic paints and a small synthetic brush, cotton swab, or toothpick.

Painting technique:

1. First you need to degrease the vase and wait until it dries.
2. Spot-painting masters can apply a drawing to a vase without the help of sketches, masterly improvising in the process of creativity. But for novice decorators, it is better to first outline the contours of the desired pattern.

• You can transfer the picture to an opaque vase using a soft, simple pencil: print or draw a picture in suitable size, cut it out, and put it on another sheet of paper "face" down, and then carefully paint over the wrong side of the piece of paper with the drawing with a pencil. Your task is to generously cover the entire area of ​​the picture with a lead. Now you should attach and secure with tape a piece of paper painted over to the inside of the vase, and then draw the outline of the drawing with the same pencil (preferably blunt) as shown in the photo on the right. Thus, a barely noticeable sketch will remain on the surface, which will facilitate your work;
• To paint a glass vase, just print or draw an auxiliary sketch by hand, and then glue it on the back.

Tip: when choosing a pattern for a transparent vase, remember that the patterns or images on its walls will intersect with each other. Therefore, it is better to place the main drawing on one side of the vase, and apply a background, that is, an unobtrusive painting on the rest of it.

1. Before you start painting vases, practice putting dots of the same size on paper, maintaining an equal interval, which should be such that the dots are distinguishable, but at the same time form a single continuous line.

Test all the contours - they should not be liquid and thick. Also prepare a needle for cleaning the tube nose and a cotton swab to correct the failed pattern.

If you find it difficult to apply a bitmap directly from a tube or if you do not have contour paints, it does not matter, use acrylic paints. Points different sizes can be set using improvised means - an eraser on a pencil, a toothpick, a needle, a cotton swab, a small brush and even its blunt end as shown in the photo.

1. When the drawing is complete, place the vase in the oven to bake according to the manufacturer's recommendations. As a rule, paints will dry completely after 24-72 hours by natural means or by baking in the oven for 30 minutes at 170 degrees (if you used baked circuits). Of course, large floor vases that do not fit in the oven need to be dried naturally.

Ideas for decorating a ceramic vase can be found in the following selection of photos.

And here are examples of spot painting on glass.

Master class number 3: Stained glass painting of a glass vase

Contours can be drawn not only in the point technique - in combination with stained glass paints, hand-painted vases can imitate stained glass.

You will need: degreaser, cotton pads and sticks, contours, stained glass paints, a natural brush, as well as an auxiliary sketch, printed or drawn by hand (if necessary).

Tip: stained glass paints come in a variety of ways. For painting a vase, paints with alcohol or water are suitable. Also keep in mind that non-baked paints need to be fixed with a special varnish for stained glass painting. This option is more suitable for large floor vase, which will not fit in the oven, in other cases it is better to buy baked paints.

Painting technique:

1. Degrease the glass;
2. Secure the sketch from the inside of the vase;
3. Starting at the back of the picture, draw closed paths, adjusting the lines as necessary. Then let the contours dry for about 2 hours. A hair dryer or baking in the oven for 15 minutes (150 degrees) will help speed up the process;

Any housewife dreams of an unusual and compact decor element that would fit well into the interior. It can be a hand-made vase, because every girl has flowers at home with the spring holidays approaching. Who would have thought that from the simplest glass jars or a transparent vessel you can create something really beautiful. Such a unique little thing will not only delight you, but also attract the attention of guests.

This option for creating a vase is not suitable for beginners; a steady and experienced hand is needed here. But as they say, experience comes in the process, so for those who want to create something rather unusual, ideal option will choose the spot painting method.

To do this, you will need:

• Acetone.
• Cotton pads.
• Contour paints.
• Floss or toothpicks.
• Degreaser.

It will not be difficult for skilled craftsmen to create a masterpiece in this way, but if you are just mastering the technique, then you better print a sketch and practice on plain paper to apply dots of the same size and density. After that, you can start decorating:

Geometric vases

A vase made in this way will certainly not leave anyone indifferent. To make it, you only need a degreaser, scotch tape, multi-colored spray paint, a brush, cotton pads and a transparent vase:

1. Treat the surface with a degreaser and a cotton pad.
2. Wait until it dries and cover with tape in the order you like.
3. Now spray paint over the surface without touching the tape.
4. Wait until everything is dry and remove it.

Such a vase will look much more interesting than a simple one, and will add bright accent into your interior.

You can also use tape of small width, so the decoration of the vase with your own hands will be more detailed.

The pattern is especially attractive when you cover the vase not completely, but only its lower part. To do this, you need to take a regular plastic bag and secure it with tape as shown in the photo.

For a vase in such unusual style an excellent choice would be to pick up sparkles in gold or silver. The main thing in creating this decor element is to choose the right tones and shades so that it attracts attention and complements the interior. To solve this problem, you should choose golden and copper colors, as well as black or white.

Full coverage

If you do not want to spend a lot of time creating a picture, then the best way out it will be easy to paint the vase in one tone. To do this, you will need acrylic or any other spray paint. The peculiarity of acrylic paint is that you can choose any color you like.

Don't forget the sequins.

You can also partially cover the vase by covering the top with a plastic bag.

There is another solution to cover a vase in one tone, if you do not want to buy specialized paint. You can cover it with regular foil. To do this, you also need glue and a brush. Getting started:

1. Cut the foil into small pieces for easy glueing.
2. Apply glue to the clear vase and fix the vase decoration material.

Glue it step by step. You can partially cover the surface, which will also look very impressive.

If you really want to please yourself with flowers in the approach of spring, but weather conditions do not allow you to find a couple of tulips, then you can create from yourself, using paints and a brush.

Such an element of decor will not only delight you and your loved ones, but will also be an excellent gift on the eve of March 8th.

To do this, you will need:

And now step-by-step instruction... First, you need to rinse the vase well with soap and wipe it dry, and then walk with acetone or other degreasing agent so that the paint adheres well. After the surface is prepared, you can start creating the image. Take a tube and gently squeeze out the paint, start sketching the outline of your future flowers. Even if you do not know how to draw, the main thing is not to be afraid and bring the lines to the end. After the outline of the flowers is ready, you can start painting. Apply the paint gently and in small portions, as it is quite runny and can spread quickly. Further actions are as follows:

Ready! It remains to let the paint dry.

Absolutely anyone can make such a seemingly complicated vase, if desired.

Cereal vase

Decorating a vase with your own hands seems like a difficult and time-consuming process, but is it? Of course, if you want to create a painting or decorate using the dot method, then you need some experience. But decorating with semolina is so simple that even a child can handle it.

You will need:

First you need to wipe the surface with a degreaser. Just moisten a swab and walk well along the walls of the future vase. So now you can start:

By the way, vases made from coffee beans turn out to be no less attractive. They are made in almost the same way, only hot glue is used, and the grains are attached one after another.

If you prefer working with cereals, then there are many options for decorating in this way. For example, corn and buckwheat groats, as well as from millet porridge.

This way, you end up with an exclusive and cute vase that can be used as a gift or as a decoration for your home.

Original wood product

Not everyone can create wood decor do it yourself vases. The master class consists of several steps. First, you need to pick up the material. In this example, a cherry log is used as the base. It can be purchased at special warehouses or cut yourself. Then dry and store properly. Secondly, do not forget to observe the proportions, the diameter of the log should be twenty centimeters.

After all the manipulations, you can start:

After all the manipulations, you can lightly sand the letters with sandpaper.

We use twine

Jute twine is a fiber from the stems of a plant. It can be used both independently and as part of a yarn. Usually it is used in plumbing or for gift wrapping, and also makes various miniature interior items.

How to make a vase decor with your own hands using twine - many needlewomen ask these questions.

To create you need:

• Jute twine.
• Balloon.
• Wire.
• Scissors.
• PVA glue.

So, you can start. First, you need to inflate a balloon of a size that matches the depth of the vase. Next, wrap some fiber around it. Unlike making toys with a thread and a ball, in which you first need to get the thread wet and then wrap it, here you need to do the opposite. First, fix the twine, and then apply glue, since this is a natural fiber, it will absorb it very quickly. Now we do this:

Agree, it's nice to receive flowers as a gift, and it's no less pleasant to buy them yourself, in order to add freshness and bright colors... In this case, you will never do without a vase. Take the time and do it yourself. Such cute décor elements will add coziness and warmth to your home. The main condition for creating the above crafts is time, patience and work.

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