Create a Pottery Barn Inspired Vase with These Simple Steps

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Thrift stores usually have a shelf of glass vases for only a few $$. Here is how I transformed a basic vase into something you would see at Pottery Barn!

Materials: – A thrift store vase – Joint compound - Plastic putty knife – Off-white chalk paint - Earthy color chalk paint (brown/ taupe)

Joint Compound

Let the joint compound dry completely. Paint the vase with off-white chalk paint.

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Layer Paint

03 Dry brush dark brown chalk paint over the vase. This will create a rustic, aged look. Full Tutorial Here

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Finished Vase

04 The vase is perfect for fresh flowers, branches, or dried flowers. Since it's glass it is water tight. Here I have my DIY moss branches in it. DIY Moss Branches

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Create a Pottery Barn Inspired Vase with These Simple Steps

Thrift stores usually have a shelf of glass vases for only a few $$. Here is how I transformed a basic vase into something you would see at Pottery Barn!

Materials: – A thrift store vase – Joint compound - Plastic putty knife – Off-white chalk paint - Earthy color chalk paint (brown/ taupe)

Joint Compound

Cover the vase with joint compound. This will give the vase a rough, textured finish.

Let the joint compound dry completely. Paint the vase with off-white chalk paint.

Layer Paint

Finished Vase

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