- A glass vase or bowl
- Craft glue that dries clear
- A sponge paint brush
- A razor or scissiors to make precise cuts
- Ribbon
- Craft paint

STEP 1:

After you have decided on the theme of your project, you will want to find pictures on the internet that fit your overall design. You can print them out on computer paper and then use a razor blade or precise scissors to cut them out.

STEP 2:

Generously apply your glue to the face of the cut-out as shown.

You can use a paint brush to do this, but it is just as easy to use your finger. If you choose to use your finger. This can get messy, so keep a wet rag nearby to clean up with between cut-outs.

STEP 3:

Once your cut-out is covered in glue, apply it to the inside of your vase. You will want to make sure you press hard enough for the image to be pressed against the glass. Some of the glue will ooze from the edges, but this is perfectly fine. You can use that excess glue to rub around the edges of your cut-out to secure it to the glass.

After all your cut-outs have been applied to the glass, let it sit to dry. In a humid climate, this drying process can take as long as 12 hours especially if you used a large amount of glue on your project. The less glue you use, the less amount of time it takes for it to dry.

You can see that the cut-outs appear very clear. All the glue should be completely clear before moving on to the next step

STEP 4:

Now that your cut-outs and glue are completely dry you can apply the paint. Simply squeeze the paint on the inside of the glass and work it around with your sponge brush until completely covered. You will want to wait for the paint to dry completely and then apply a second coat. The second coat will complete the look.

Don't worry if the glue appears to become wet after painting the inside of the vase. It will dry clear again.

The second coat of drying took about 12-14 hours for my project (but I used a LOT of glue).

STEP 5:

Depending on what kind of glass you choose for this project, you may want to add a ribbon to the top. Fish-bowl shaped glass is better for adding ribbon because it is easier to glue. However, I decided to add a ribbon to this vase despite the difficulty I knew I would have.

After you measure out the amount of ribbon you need, glue the ends together to make the ribbon a complete circle. Then, place it on the vase and add glue to the inside of the ribbon (as seen on the left-hand side of the picture on the left). I had to place half-cuts on the ribbon to get it to fold down without puckering the entire ribbon. I also used a good amount of glue to keep everything down, which is okay since it will dry clear.

STEP 6:

If you decide to put a plant in the glass, be sure you line it with wax paper or the moist soil will seep into the paint and moisten the glue.

You can use this for live plants, silk flowers, or potpourri.

If you want to go a step further, put a glaze on the inside of the glass. This way, you use it as a candy jar without worrying about the paint chipping!