What materials are required to make a decorative vase using PET bottles?
To make a decorative vase you will need a 500 ml Coca-Cola PET bottle, a smaller bottle with a cone-like curvature at the top, hot glue, masking tape, white cement, water, pieces of fabric (preferably an old towel or cotton fabric), gel glue for decoupage, PVA or bye paint in white or any color, decoupage special paper, a toothbrush for texturing, metallic patina, and a glossy varnish.
How do you begin the process of creating a decorative vase from PET bottles?
You begin by removing the labels from a 500 ml Coca-Cola bottle and cutting off the top part from the neck. Then, do the same with a smaller bottle, ensuring it has a cone-like curvature at the top. After that, you cut and align the pieces and join them together using hot glue and reinforce with masking tape.
How do you prepare the white cement and apply it to the PET bottle?
To prepare the white cement, you mix it with water incrementally until it is like a paste, but still malleable. You then dip your fabric pieces into the cement mixture and start covering the PET bottle mold with it. After applying the first layer, you will let it dry for about three hours before applying a second, and then a third layer, each time smoothing it out for texture.
How long should the white cement vase dry, and what is the final step in finishing it?
The white cement vase should dry for about seven days. After that, sand any rough edges, and paint it with PVA or bye paint. You can also add decoupage for decoration and texture the vase using a toothbrush technique. Finally, apply metallic patina to the mouth of the vase for added charm and a shiny varnish to finish.
How do you apply decoupage to the cement vase?
To apply decoupage, you cut out special decoupage paper, soak it in water, apply gel glue to the vase, and then place the wet decoupage paper onto the vase. You can move the paper around if needed, and once positioned correctly, apply another layer of gel glue over the top. Let it dry slightly before continuing to decorate.
Can you make the vase plumper with the white cement?
Yes, you can make the vase plumper by adding more cement in the middle or the sides during the layering process. By making the cement thicker, you can shape the vase as desired while ensuring it is still malleable enough to work with.
Where can you find white cement and what can you do if you don't have the right paint for the vase?
You can find white cement at any construction material store, and you can either buy a small bag or a large 25 kg bag. If you don't have the right paint for the vase, you can learn how to make homemade PVA paint, as Valdirene provides a tutorial which she mentions is linked in the video description.
