Friday, November 25, 2011

Mercury Glass Votives and a Thankful Heart


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Don't you just love the look of mercury glass? There's something so appealing about it's aged quality. Well, this week I painted a few pieces to look like mercury glass and I'm so pleased with the results.  
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I've seen several tutorials on painting mercury glass but most recently was a post by Kristin at My Uncommon Slice of Surburbia. Her post came at just the right time to motivate me. That and Thanksgiving being at my house.
I've known Thanksgiving was going to be at my house for months. So when was I working on my centerpieces? Wednesday!
So after a trip to Hobby Lobby to purchase a pricey can of Kylon's Looking Glass Paint ($12.99 for a tiny 6oz can! - less my 40% off coupon) I gathered up any random pieces of glass I could find.
Using the extra table I had set up for Thanksgiving, my handy-dandy worn out cutting board as a back drop and Kristin's directions on the computer in the background, I got to work.
*This paint has a very strong smell. Make sure you have plenty of ventilation if you're using it inside like I was! Why was I painting inside when it was an absolutely gorgeous day? No clue! 
This project was easy-peasy and fun! I painted about 10 votives plus a couple other pieces and was very pleased with the results! Makes you want to start searching the house for anything else you can paint! I'm definitely going to use this product again.
Thank you, Kristin, for the motivation as well as the directions!
Since I was too busy making last minute mercury glass, last minute place mats and last minute runners for my tables, (not to mention cleaning and cooking) this is my Thanksgiving post...a day late.
I hope each of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day full of family, friends and God's many blessings. For each of these things, including You my Screen Door friends, I am truly Thankful!
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16 comments:

  1. NanaDianaNovember 25, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Sonya-Those turned out great! That spray IS so expensive, isn't it? But look how they turned out! Well worth it! xo Diana

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  2. Tracy's Trinkets and TreasuresNovember 25, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I am waiting for my order to come in from Amazon for 2 cans. Not sure what I am doing with it, but wanted some. Your redos look great.

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  3. LNovember 25, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    I love the look of mercury glass, too. Your little votives turned out very nice.

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  4. Amy ChalmersNovember 25, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I like these very much! Really love mercury glass mixed with rustic as well as refined. It all works!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Beautiful - I hope that you had a wonderful day of family!

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  6. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsNovember 25, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Very pretty, Sonya! I'm sure the can of paint is worth it to get your own mercury glass look as opposed to buying real pieces. I'll bet they look great for Christmas too!

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  7. Gypsy HeartNovember 25, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Great job! You sound like me...waiting until the last minute & having a "must do" idea. I think sometimes I do better when the pressure's on. I'm sure everything was wonderful!

    xo
    Pat

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  8. Sissie's Shabby CottageNovember 25, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Hi Sonya,
    I love mercury glass and have quite a collection however, if I could create what you have with this wonderful paint, then I'm on it!!

    Love it.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  9. StacyNovember 25, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Of COURSE you created an elegant center piece the day before Thanksgiving when you're having dinner for a zillion people at your house. :) When I grow up, I want to be you. xoxo

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  10. UnknownNovember 25, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Your votives look great, the best I have seen. I might have to try this.
    Traci

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  11. AnonymousNovember 25, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    They look great..

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  12. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRNovember 25, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Sonya, these look amazing! My hat goes off to you for doing these at the "last minute"! You are my kind of lady! Don't you do your best work under pressure?

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  13. Rosemary@villabarnesNovember 25, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    They look fantastic Sonya.

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  14. Honey at 2805November 26, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Your mercury glass is fabulous! Sometimes those last minute project really turn out fabulously!

    Thank you for sharing this lovely post at Potpourri Friday!

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  15. Anita at Cedar Hill November 26, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I have GOT to try this. I love mercury glass. I just got back from my mom's place in OK. It was a wonderful visit, but I'm glad to be home. (She's never heard of wifi!!)

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  16. Ribbonwood CottageNovember 26, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    HI Sonya, wow these turned out wonderful! Love it, I'm going to try it. thanks for the tip!
    Blessings,
    Debbie

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