I’ve been seeing a lot of pretty projects made from faux sea glass. Candle holders, vases, etc. I finally gave it a try, and it is so easy. The recipe I found said to use Elmer’s glue, but I didn’t have any, so I used Mod Podge instead. (Supply list at bottom of post)
Tweet ThisFirst mix about three tablespoons of mod Podge, and two drops of food coloring.
Paint jar than sit upside down to dry. Cover leftover Mod Podge until ready to paint the next coat.
Add another coat of your nixture, and let dry throughly.
I added four coats of the mixture to achieve the color that I wanted. I found out that a sponge brush works better then a paint brush. It goes on smoother and leaves less lines for a more even coat.
I liked how it turned out so I decided to do one in green as well.
With the green I used only the sponge brush. Which went on smoother, and only took three coats to achieve the color I was looking for.
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Faux Sea Glass Supply List
Mod Podge
Food coloring
Disposalble Container
Glass Jar
Paint brush or sponge brush
What do you think? Have you tried any faux sea glass technique’s? If so I would love to hear about it. Please share in comments below.
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These are so pretty Linda. Great tip about using the sponge instead of a paint brush, it does look so much smoother.
Thanks Michelle! I love how they turned out, and they are so fun and easy to make. The sponge did make a difference.
Hi, they look great. Seeing’s it’s food colouring, how do you set it if you need to wash it? Do you bake it or is it OK how it is once its dried?
Hi Barbara! No I didn’t bake it. The Mod Podge drys hard, and I would just use a damp cloth and wipe it down.
You can get two different types of hodgepodge one is for glass that. You can drink out of and put in dishwasher it has to cure for 28 days I think
Sorry about mistakes didn’t see till to late
That is good to know. Thanks so much for the info and stopping by!
Very pretty Linda. Do you let the jars dry on their own after painting the mixture on the jars? I’m just wondering if there’s any baking the jars afterwards
Hi Amanda! Yes I just let them dry on their own. No baking involved! I hope this helps, and if you have any more questions please don’t hesitate to ask. Thanks for stopping by!
Linda,
I am wanting to do this project on Earth Day for my son’s Pre-K class as a way to upcycle old jars. Do you think I could use a blow dryer on cool to help speed up the drying process so we can get all the layers on while I’m there?
Hi Allison! That sounds like fun, I’m sure they would enjoy that. I think that using a blow dryer would work just fine!
Do you apply the paint to the outside of the jar?
Thank you
Hi Margaret! Yes, I applied the paint to the outside of the jars.
Hi, I tried your method and using Elmer’s Glue. Your method produced a more stained glass like result which I loved. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Arden! I haven’t tried it using Elmer glue, I’ve always used Mod Podge. But I will have to give it a try sometime.
Why did my jars turn out so bad. I followed the steps
Hi Jody! I’m sorry that your jars didn’t turn out. I don’t know why without seeing them. Maybe you put on too thick of a coat of paint?
Those colors are fantastic. What are you going to do with them?
I took these to the craft mall for my booth.
I absolutely love how the finish product looks. I have a clear glass project that I would look to apply this same method using white. Do you have any suggestions of what I can use since I can’t get white food coloring?
Hi Angela! You may try just a little bit of white acrylic paint. Let me know how that works, I’ve never thought of using white.
Folk Art makes an enamel version of white. I use it when I paint roses on jars or vases, etc. The paint dries very well after a few days but it can also benefit from some time in an oven; however, I never put my art in the dishwasher. I’m too fearful of that.
Hi Sondra! I will have to look for the folk art enamel version. I haven’t ever put any of my jars in the oven. I will have to look into that technique. Thanks for stopping by!
A mi me queda muy transparent i poco color, lo hago con vols blanca pues no tengo ese producto
I’m really naive when it comes to paints. I know you can’t ingest paints. Lol. But do you know if you could put liquid in the jars after painting the inside? Such as soap or even water if used as a vase? Also what if used for consumables such as flour, coffee, cookies? Suggestions? Thank you
Hi Tonia! No I wouldn’t advice painting the inside if you are going to add liquids, or any consumable items. You could paint the outside like I did on these faux sea glass jars though. Hope this helps. If you have anymore question please don’t hesitate to ask.
I thought these jars came out incredible- I saved a bunch of large jar candles, that I completely cleaned all the wax out of, I want to make into jars for the bathroom w/ labels u make out of tape it’s cool the words come off on the jar/ not the tape I saw on Pinterest & I have a blue beach theme so I’m going to do the blue on the hard. I’m going to put felt on the bottom. So glass jars & porcelain counters don’t smash. Thanks for great tip, and great idea to use some of those whole basket of candle jars.
Those will be so pretty Tina! I have seen the labels made with tape, and it looks like it would be so easy. I haven’t got to try it yet but want to give it a try sometime. Adding felt to the bottom of the jars is a great idea!
There’s also a spray paint that is seafoam that’s way easier.
Hi Linda! Yes I seen that and I do want to give it a try, but sometimes I guess I like to try it the hard way. LOL
can you swirl different colors of food coloring?
I haven’t tried that, I will have to sometime.
Linda I definitely need to try this. I need more blue jars in my life now that I’m going through blue beach and skies withdrawal! Haha!
I bet you are Mary! I would love to see what you come up with. I’m sure it will be amazing!
Hi Linda, this is my first time trying to paint a seagrass cake stand. I only painted the bottom of the plate and the stand. How long do I let it dry so as not to see the brush or sponge marks?
Hi Cece! It should be dry within an hour, but I don’t know that the brush marks will go completely away. I don’t suggest putting it in water to clean. Just use a damp cloth to wipe down.
You know, there is a mod podge that is dishwasher safe after it cures for 28 days. I use it on painted jewelry pieces. That would be my choice for this craft!
Thanks Terrie! I thought they did but I couldn’t find it when I went looking for it. Guess they were just out, I will have to look again. Thanks! 🙂
I have some old lightbulbs I’m wanting to paint and use for garden decore. Would this tecnique work if I used a sealer over the painted glass?
Hi Judy! I would think that if you used an outdoor sealer it would be fine. You may need to seal it once or twice a year.
I was wondering about Judy using those light bulbs for garden decor. Especially if she is using them as lights I would want to be sure they don’t get too hot? Will that be a problem?
Hi Debbie! I have never tried them as lights. I think Judy would just need to keep an eye on them.
I was wondering if I could use gel/paste food coloring. I do cake decorating and I have the Wilton gel/paste colors. There are just so many more colors than using regular food colors. I’m doing a project with the kids at church and we are needing colored jars
Hi Karen! I’m not sure about gel past food coloring but you could try mixing some with Mod Podge and see. I would think it would. I have used a few drops of paint and even coffee grounds to add color to Mod Podge without any problems. Thanks for stopping by!
Can you do this on wine bottles too?
Hi Jenny! Yes you can do this on any clear glass jar or bottle.
Awesome.enjoy trying new things.
Thanks Sharron! I’m glad you enjoyed the post! 🙂
Hi Linda,I just painted my first jar. When I am all done am I able to mod podge a picture on it with plain mod podge?
Hi Evelyn! I haven’t tried that but I bet that will be really pretty!
I am really excited to try these! They are so pretty! I don’t have food coloring (yeah, I know… I’m not a baker!) But I have tons of liquid soap coloring. Can I use that instead?
Thanks for sharing! Look forward to more posts from you!
Thank you Christie! I don’t see why you couldn’t use soap coloring! You could also use just a dap of acrylic paint. Just enough to give it some color. Thanks for stopping by!
Can i apply warnish after painting as a seal to protect the paint
Hi Shwetha! Sure you could spray on some varnish to help protect, but the Mod Podge used in this project will also help.
Would like to tint the inside of a wine bottle can i just pour it in and rotate it to cover.
Hi Lynette! Yes I am sure that you work. Just sit the bottle upside down on some wax paper until the extra runs out. Thanks for stopping by!
Do you know if it’s safe to painted this on the inside of a votive candle holder?
Hi Norene! I don’t think it would hold up if it was painted on the inside of a candle holder that would be used. Try it on the outer side.