I love mercury glass and have started collecting it. I am helping with a wedding in the next year and thought it would look very pretty at the reception for votive holders and vases. The only problem is the hefty price tag. So, I thought I’d try my hand at making my own.
For this DIY you will need:
A glass vase, dish, or candle holder. This one is a cheapo from the dollar store.
vinegar & water & a spray bottle. Mix half water and half vinegar.
Krylon Looking Glass Spray from the craft store.
Step 1: Spray the inside with Looking Glass Spray.
Spray lightly about 5 coats, drying 1 minute between coats. This was a tight squeeze so I had some running, but it was okay because it was the inside.
Step 2: Distress it!
Spray vinegar/water mixture lightly. It will bead. Let sit for about 20-30 secs and lightly use a paper towel and wipe and blot.
3. Repeat! Repeat steps 1 & 2 on the outside until you acheive the desired effect.
Outside
4. Spray light coat of Looking Glass Spray over the outside.
Let dry 1 hour before handling.
And the result…
Beautiful faux mercury glass. I placed it next to some of my real mercury glass pieces and I think it turned out pretty darn good!
I think that will work for the wedding 
I have to say…I’ve seen a lot of faux mercury glass tutorials in the blogosphere, but the results from this one are head and shoulders above those that I’ve seen.
Nice work
Thanks, Tara! That was another reason why I wanted to do it. Some of those tutorials make it more complicated than it has to be. Sometimes simple is better. I think next to real deal it doesn’t look too shabby if I do say so myself
I will be using this for my black and white room It is accenetd in mirrored glass boxes and I would love to take my old vases and glass vessels to make a couple groupings on the black shelving. Thank You for posting. You go Girl!
Hi, Aunt C! This was so easy and quick to do! I love things that aren’t too complicated. Black and White room, eh? I want to see that! That is what we are doing in our kitchen
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Great DIY project!
What an awesome job! I’m totally trying this
Thanks, it was really easy
Kristin
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Just pinned this…have to try it! These look great.
It’s super easy! xo Kristin
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