Now this is a really cool technique that allows you to get a totally unique and custom look to any project. Never mind about my last comment regarding paypal. Thanks! Keep the conversation going!
Painting swirly flowers are as simple as can be, but with frame-worthy results. I was wondering what colors you used. I love this idea. I have read online that baking it at 350* for a half an hour and allowing it to cool inside the oven before opening the door set the paint and made them usable for water and fresh flowers. I’ve made the ornaments with my kids ages ago, I just never thought to scale them up to this size. Really looking forward to hearing from you. Love the vases, infact I adore your site! with the colors in my bedroom. i forgot about this… i need to do this. I made sure to follow your all your instructions. I am definitely trying this!
These are great! I absolutely loved this technique, will certainly be trying this out. I started with some simple vases found at a craft store – look for the more sculptural ones, then stop over in the paint aisle and choose a few colors of acrylic craft paint. Going to try this today, just wondering.
Great video but I can’t seem to swirl the paints once inside the bucket because it dries too fast. I think you and your kids will have fun combining colors and creating your own uniquely beautiful swirly flowers. I love this idea! As you can see in the video, I like to line my bucket with a trash bag. This site uses cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience. Again, we will be using Humbrol enamel paints for the swirling. Painting swirly flowers are as simple as can be, but with frame-worthy results. Display these beauties throughout the warmer months, in gallery walls, or in nurseries.
Cant wait to put some of these great ideas into action! Painting swirly flowers are as simple as can be, but with frame-worthy results. Any suggestions or am I doing something incorrect? I might have to try this today. Please indox me these questions aunswer.
Too bad I dont have a mantel…, How cool!! I got asked by a few about those blue vases on the mantel so I’ll show you just how easy it was to make them. i did this almost 10 years ago for our wedding .. we had a christmas tree with ornaments with gold and white swirled paint… so pretty! Love the look – well done. Thanks! Thanks for sharing. And, as you can see, the swirls don’t need to be perfect.
Also, don’t worry about smoothing out any brushstrokes – they add great detail to the leaves. No one needs to know! Hello, I’m Kate! I love the colors you chose! The imperfection is what gives these flowers their charm! My 9 year old daughter and I each made one last night following your instructions. It may get a little bit slow around here this week, but I’ll have a lot of exciting things to reveal next week. Could they be sprayed with a sealant on the inside.
I think these swirly flower paintings look especially nice mounted on black paper. You do not want any glossy finish on your primer coat. Completely drain the vase of all the leftover paint, using a paper towel.
Wouldn’t the paint puddle on the bottom side? Twist and turn the vessel to coax the paint towards the top. I think you and your kids will have fun combining colors and creating your own uniquely beautiful swirly flowers. Your email address will not be published. Very pretty vases, but your whole living room looks like something out of a magazine! These paints should be ready to swirl straight out of the container. There are some videos you can find online that will walk you through a porject as well. Here you can see one flower that has been painted twice, and a flower that was only painted once. the vases turned out really pretty. you did with the paint inside. Feeling Nifty. What a great way to spruce up some cheap dollar store glass vases! kate, Just a note: If you put a few drops of rubbing alcohol in it, empty, then let dry before you add the paint it sticks better :). Your email address will not be published.*. renovator | globetrotter design + travel blog But for me Testers paint was a bust. I love how you can switch up the colors of the paint to match any decor or for any holiday. Fantastic tutorial and idea! I think I would love this with gold and white. http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2010/09/the-paint-on-my-walls/, These are SO fantastic! Now is a good time to prepare your water bucket while you let your primer coat dry.
I do a lot of motouonons drafting and would like to automate some of it. Kate, I did ornaments this past Christmas and it was a blast! This will allow the Borax to evenly dissolve in the water. Love the whole look, simple yet stylish.
hey fred,so I’ve decided to do swirl paint.the object that i chose to use is a danelectro guitar pedal.i primed it,dried it for 2days,and the paint just doesn’t stick to it.i used the right amount of borax,bought a tank heater,used that,and nothing.i’m using folkart enamel paint.but it just usnt sticking to it.what am i doing wrong.you made it look so easy.PLEASE HELP!!! These leaves are basically three brush strokes – two curved lines to outline the leaf, and one brush stroke to fill it in. Another good idea is to make some sort of handle for your object. I’ve made a lot of the ornaments but never thought about vases or other clear glass accessories. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. So about a year ago I uploaded a “How to Swirl Paint” video on to ….
We can't stop making them! I definitely want to get better because I see how gorgeous something can be! Grab your colors and create a combination of bit and small on your canvas. Any suggestions on how do do such a large project? The vases were inspired by a kid craft project- my daughter’s Girl Scout troop made some paint swirl ornaments before the Christmas break and the idea stuck with me. May 23, 2015
Go ahead and lift the object up once everything is clear. Little Bit. Thank you. Lavender. :). We can't stop making them! Would you be able to if you baked the glass? I think I have some glass vases in a box in my basement…. You can leave the starting “tail” of the swirl as is, or close the shape by connecting it with a little more paint.
I actually did something quite similar back in early March… I think you and your kids will have fun combining colors and creating your own uniquely beautiful swirly flowers. You can pretty much use any primer that you like but make sure that it has a flat surface. We will be using the Borax method for this swirl paint, so let’s go over everything you will need. First I have to say that I love you website I was reading the one with the vases We can't stop making them!
Painting swirly flowers are as simple as can be, but with frame-worthy results.