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Striped Spring Vases (painted on a record player)

Posted on Jan 24, 2015

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Striped Spring Vases (painted on a record player)
Use an old record player to paint stripes on thrift store glass vases. Watch the simple video tutorial here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q7Wj17prCA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q7Wj17prCA</a>

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An old record player Americana Gloss Enamels Cardboard Tape Glass vases Rubbing alcohol Paintbrushes

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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

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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

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