Finding exotic or unique accessory pieces for your rooms can be rather pricey.
However, there is a cost effective way to add a dazzling touch to common objects like discarded wine bottles or garage sale bowls, using simple materials like tissue paper.
Here are the basic supplies that you need: oTissue Paper (solid or decorative) oEmpty wine or fragrance bottles and bowls oWhite craft glue (or decoupage paste) oWater oDisposable plastic cup oSponge Brush oPlastic knife or wooden stirrer oDisposable gloves oPolyurethane or Crystal Clear Gloss Spray While looking through flea markets or garage sales, you may run across some uniquely shaped glass objects that have hidden potential, regardless of their condition.
Unless they are vintage pieces, these objects will probably cost around fifty cents to one dollar.
Use the following easy steps to begin your conversion: 1.
Thoroughly clean your bottles or bowls.
2.
Since this project is rather messy, put on your disposable gloves.
Mix one part water with one part white glue paste in a disposable cup and stir.
You can use decoupage paste if you prefer.
3.
Randomly tear strips or pieces of tissue paper and dip it into your paste.
Don't over saturate your tissue paper, because due to its texture, it will easily tear and clump.
An alternative application is to first brush on a coat of paste on your bottle or bowl, then lay strips or overlay large pieces of tissue paper on it.
Next, brush on another coat of your paste over those strips.
This application is similar to the technique used for Paper Mache.
4.
Flip your object over, once it's completely dry and apply your tissue paper underneath to give it a finished look.
5.
After your objects are dry, apply a light coat of polyurethane, or spray on a coat of clear gloss and allow to dry thoroughly.
This project is very inexpensive, especially when you use free objects.
The tissue paper and glue can be purchased at your local craft store or places that sell everything for one dollar.
This project will not cost more than five dollars, unless you want to paste beads or other embellishments on your objects.
You can arrange your finished accessories in a vignette on top of a table, dresser, buffet or in the corner of a counter top in your kitchen.
Use your imagination and have fun with this project!
However, there is a cost effective way to add a dazzling touch to common objects like discarded wine bottles or garage sale bowls, using simple materials like tissue paper.
Here are the basic supplies that you need: oTissue Paper (solid or decorative) oEmpty wine or fragrance bottles and bowls oWhite craft glue (or decoupage paste) oWater oDisposable plastic cup oSponge Brush oPlastic knife or wooden stirrer oDisposable gloves oPolyurethane or Crystal Clear Gloss Spray While looking through flea markets or garage sales, you may run across some uniquely shaped glass objects that have hidden potential, regardless of their condition.
Unless they are vintage pieces, these objects will probably cost around fifty cents to one dollar.
Use the following easy steps to begin your conversion: 1.
Thoroughly clean your bottles or bowls.
2.
Since this project is rather messy, put on your disposable gloves.
Mix one part water with one part white glue paste in a disposable cup and stir.
You can use decoupage paste if you prefer.
3.
Randomly tear strips or pieces of tissue paper and dip it into your paste.
Don't over saturate your tissue paper, because due to its texture, it will easily tear and clump.
An alternative application is to first brush on a coat of paste on your bottle or bowl, then lay strips or overlay large pieces of tissue paper on it.
Next, brush on another coat of your paste over those strips.
This application is similar to the technique used for Paper Mache.
4.
Flip your object over, once it's completely dry and apply your tissue paper underneath to give it a finished look.
5.
After your objects are dry, apply a light coat of polyurethane, or spray on a coat of clear gloss and allow to dry thoroughly.
This project is very inexpensive, especially when you use free objects.
The tissue paper and glue can be purchased at your local craft store or places that sell everything for one dollar.
This project will not cost more than five dollars, unless you want to paste beads or other embellishments on your objects.
You can arrange your finished accessories in a vignette on top of a table, dresser, buffet or in the corner of a counter top in your kitchen.
Use your imagination and have fun with this project!