How to Upcycle/Decoupage Glass Bottles or Jars -- #2 

Anna, thank you so much! Patron bottles are best for the crafts we are doing :)

Thank you so much!!!

Dolores, thank you for your kind words!

Aleisha, thank you so much!

Good luck with your project, I can't wait to hear back how much you enjoyed doing that!

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Jeannie, thank you so much! The fact that you tried to craft a bottle after watching my video serves as best compliment to me. Please remember, that all imperfections make your art unique. Keep creating!

Thank you!

Good luck with your project!

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Thank you Dolores! ✨

Thank you, Adelia!

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Thank you so much!

Thank you!

You didn't do anything wrong, and I don't want you to get discouraged :) This happened to me as well. Please know, that acrylic paint has low adhesivity to the glass. Drying time was ok, just when you apply the second coat, the layer underneath gets some moist and doesn't hold well on the bottle. To avoid that there are 3 ways: 1 - while applying second coat don't overbrush; 2 - after first coat dries apply a coat of Mod Podge, it will create a protective film, and when Mod Podge dries you can apply another coat of acrylic paint with no problem; 3 - use a chalk paint instead of acrylic, it has high adhesivity to the glass. Hope that will help, and good luck!

Hi Camden, I remember that my camera didn't record a very important important step in that project. You are right: you have to put a lighter paint above the crackle medium. I made a special video for this technique, please watch 2 minutes of it ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GtHUzFZQp9Y.html... starts 2:22 until 4:30. All steps are clear on how and what to do. Good luck!

I try to use not a glossy type of Mod Podge, sometimes I buy satine, sometimes matte. It still gives a nice shine. I plan to do some Christmas crafts in the nearest future and post videos but you can use any idea from any of my videos and apply winter-Christmas napkins. The fairy lantern is a good idea except pick up a different silhouette... it could be reindeer or an angel. Hope that helps. Thank you for watching my videos 🌷🌷🌷

Any varnish that dries clear could be used. I use either Mod Podge or Minwax Polycrylic... and mostly matte or clear satin, not to look so shiny :)

Thanks Linda!

Mod Podge normally gives a clear coat. What may darken is the background when you apply Mod Podge.. Thanks for watching and commenting, my dear!

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I look for nice napkins at TJmaxx, HomeGoods stores. I also buy napkins on Etsy (online), they have a widest variety of nicest decoupage napkins.

CraftyWings Amazing! I always thought TJ Max was just a clothing store. Times have changed. :-)

No dishwasher, for sure! :) The varnish coat is for protection but I would not recommend to sponge wash the bottle.

ok, thank you. it's beautiful through, I will definetly try yo make one

Georgie, you are right... a primer would be recommended. Acrylic paint doesn't have the best adhesiveness on the glass, but my bottles are for decor purposes so they do not peel or chip off. Chalk paint works both as a primer and a paint, and I use it for my decoupage works recently.

Hope your finished bottle turned to be lovely! 🔆

Decoupage is type of crafting when you cover the object with pieces of paper or napkin, and then give several coats of varnish.

CraftyWings ok thanks 😌