How to Make Painted Glitter Bottles
Clean the glass bottles., Spray paint the entire bottle., Paint another two layers., Place the spray-painted bottles on a surface lined with newspaper. , Decide whether you want a wavy line, a straight line or some other interesting pattern for the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Clean the glass bottles.
Rinse them out to remove any drink leftovers and sugary or sticky residue.
Remove the labels by soaking in warm water and rubbing off. -
Step 2: Spray paint the entire bottle.
Use white spray paint and completely cover the bottle.
Be sure to paint somewhere with adequate ventilation and cover the spray area well to avoid painting other objects. , When it looks smooth and well covered, that's enough layers.
Allow to dry between each layer. ,, Draw this finish line lightly onto the bottle using a pencil.
It should take up about a quarter of the bottle's space, from the base. , Cover the exact area where you want the glitter to be and be sure to follow the line you've chosen for ending the glitter (wavy, straight, zigzag, etc.). , The excess glitter will fall on the paper and can be collected for sprinkling again, and when done, keep the excess and funnel it back into the glitter container. , Once dried, the bottle is ready for display.
It makes a great vase or floral arrangement container. -
Step 3: Paint another two layers.
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Step 4: Place the spray-painted bottles on a surface lined with newspaper.
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Step 5: Decide whether you want a wavy line
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Step 6: a straight line or some other interesting pattern for the top of the glitter area.
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Step 7: Spread or paint craft glue at the base of the bottle.
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Step 8: Sprinkle the glitter thickly over the glue area.
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Step 9: Allow to dry.
Detailed Guide
Rinse them out to remove any drink leftovers and sugary or sticky residue.
Remove the labels by soaking in warm water and rubbing off.
Use white spray paint and completely cover the bottle.
Be sure to paint somewhere with adequate ventilation and cover the spray area well to avoid painting other objects. , When it looks smooth and well covered, that's enough layers.
Allow to dry between each layer. ,, Draw this finish line lightly onto the bottle using a pencil.
It should take up about a quarter of the bottle's space, from the base. , Cover the exact area where you want the glitter to be and be sure to follow the line you've chosen for ending the glitter (wavy, straight, zigzag, etc.). , The excess glitter will fall on the paper and can be collected for sprinkling again, and when done, keep the excess and funnel it back into the glitter container. , Once dried, the bottle is ready for display.
It makes a great vase or floral arrangement container.
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