Striped Spring Vases
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Grab an old record player and some thrift store vases and make some beautiful striped vases for spring!
Watch the Short Video Tutorial Here!
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You'll Need
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An old record player
Americana Gloss Enamels
Cardboard
Tape
Glass vases
Rubbing alcohol
Paintbrushes
Prep the Record Player
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Make a stack of cardboard disks the size of a vinyl record
Cut a hole in the center of one side to fit over the spindle
Clean your vases with rubbing alcohol
Tape a vase to the center of the cardboard
Pick your favorite colors of Americana Gloss Enamels
Turn on the record player and start painting stripes
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For an opaque look, wait about 30 minutes and give it a second coat of paint
Paint and Bake
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For a translucent look, only use one coat of paint
Bake twice for 30 minutes at 325˚ letting the oven cool in between