Designer Vase
Add that final touch to your living room with a gorgeous designer vase. Valspar spray paints make it really quick and easy to create a stylish looking vase in no time at all, and for a fraction of the cost that you'd pay in high-end department stores. All you need is an old vase, some Valspar paints and a little inspiration!
An old vase
Self-adhesive plastic repositionable
Scissors (or craft knife)
Newspaper
"Instead of the contrasting Red and Black colors we've used, try using complimentary colors; go to our Color Explorer to find out more about the colors that go well together whether they be contrasting or complimentary. Cool Jades and warm Browns are really fashionable this season so why not give them a go"
Take your old vase and clean the surface using a cloth and hot soapy water, make sure the vase is completely dry before you start.
If you are spraying indoors ensure you open a window for adequate ventilation and place plenty of newspaper underneath and around the vase to protect the surrounding area.
Start by applying the Flat Black, this will eventually be the color of your design, two or three thin coats is always better than one thick coat. Always try to spray across the vase in steady, even strokes and allow about 5 minutes between coats.
Now you can create your flower design using the self-adhesive plastic, you might find it easier to draw out your design on the backing first. We've created quite a simple flower but the possibilities are endless.
Ensuring that the black paint is thoroughly dry (allow at least 40 minutes) cut out the individual petals, leaves and stalk and carefully apply them to the vase ensuring they are properly stuck down around the edges.
You are now ready to apply the Gloss Bright Red spray paint, again several thin coats is best leaving 5 minutes between each and spray across the vase in steady, even strokes.
Once the final coat is dry (approx 40 minutes) you can carefully remove the self-adhesive plastic to reveal your design underneath.
For extra protection use Valspar Clear Acrylic
Note: Always follow usage instructions on the reverse of Valspar Spray Paint cans.