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Sarah is the author of craftinvaders.co.uk where she blogs about her original craft tutorials, recipes, foraging, and developing wellbeing through being creative, spending time outdoors and connecting with nature
By Sarah Whiting
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Upcycled Wine Glass
FED UP WITH RANDOM GLASSES IN THE CUPBOARD? IN THIS EASY TUTORIAL I SHOW YOU HOW TO UPCYCLE A WINE GLASS INTO A PRETTY PLANTER THAT YOU’LL WANT ON DISPLAY
Materials
Old wine glasses Plastic adhesive bumper sticks (the type for protective behind doors etc) Chalk spray paint
1. First of all, make sure the glasses have been washed and dried well. 2. Start by sticking the adhesive bumper pads around the glass. They should adhere well without having to use any extra glue. 3. Prepare the area for spray painting by protecting surfaces (it’s always better to spray outdoors where there’s plenty of ventilation). See my top tip! 4. For a professional look, it’s better to apply lots of thin layers. Make sure you allow each layer to dry before applying the next. Keep going until you have covered the entire area of the glass and are happy with how it looks (making sure you have covered any logos or lettering). 5. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly, and then decide what plant to place in there! (Don’t forget to add some stones or gravel for drainage.) You can use this technique for different types of glasses too, use your imagation and get upcycling!
TOP TIP!
Use a rotating cake stand protected with a plastic bag when spray painting, then turn as you spray rather than trying to move around the object
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