I came across this DIY sea glass project that looks so fantastic, I had to try it out.
And it was so easy to do – mix Mod Podge (or white glue) with a bit of water, food colouring, and a couple of drops of dish soap and apply with brush. There was no way I could screw it up.
Well, I screwed it up. Three times. I just cannot get this to work. See:
Ick. Mine are streaky and bumpy and look nothing at all like sea glass. These pink ones are a bit streaky, but they still look smooth and pretty.
Mine aren’t beachy, they’re blechy.
Sorry about the crappy pictures – my Nikon is in the repair shop and I’m using my old Canon point & shoot. But I’m pretty sure they’d look just as bad with my Nikon.
OK, so I admittedly, I didn’t use a foam brush, which may have helped minimize the streaks. But there’s definitely none of the pretty frosted effect that the inspiration pieces have.
Poop. Oh well, on the positive side, it’s easy to wash the Mod Podge off the vases and start over again. I’m going to get this right eventually!
If you’ve created DIY sea glass successfully, please let me know how you did it!
Even though this project was a fail, I’m linking it up to Metamorphosis Monday – not every makeover can be a success!
Kelly, I think they turned out really pretty. I especially love the blue bowl. It's a great shape and the color is so soft. Stopping by from Between Naps On The Porch.
ReplyDeleteI WANT you to get this right... then share HOW you got it right... because this project looks cool and I'd like to try it myself... and of course I don't want blechy glass! BTW, I like the streaks in the inspiration pink glass.
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If I ever get it right, I'll definitely be posting about it!
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Hey Kelly
ReplyDeleteI love the pink ones. Especially the round bowl with lots of streaks... It looks quite artsy and has some real character to it.
May not have been what you were looking for but they look very pretty!
Lana
Thanks Lana :-) I guess mine aren't that bad, just not what I was aiming for.
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I actually like the texture of them! The colours are gorgeous, too!
ReplyDeleteI think they still look really pretty! I was thinking about trying to do this project, did you put the vase in the oven to bake by any chance?
ReplyDeleteThere's another method for making sea glass that I think uses just a dye or food colouring and you bake it in the oven for the colour to set. This method is just painting on the coloured Mod Podge or glue.
DeleteKelly
Thanks for clarifying Kelly! I think it still looks great though !
DeleteSorry it didn't turned out the way you had hoped. They still look very nice though..., the type of brush seems to really matter.
ReplyDeleteAnother blogger friend of mine had the same problem and was pretty peeved when she found nice looking ones at the dollar store after spending hours trying to create her own! It's so disappointing when projects fail!
ReplyDeleteI think they look waaaay better than you're giving yourself credit for! Your determination will get you to the results you're looking for, I'm pretty sure of that! But, honestly, looks good from here!
ReplyDeleteGuess I will wait till you perfect the technique to try it out. I hate when that happens, but thanks for sharing your results,it`s good to know.
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mikky
www.todaloos.com
I don't see anything wrong with them! But hope your next try is more to your liking.
ReplyDeleteAw the ups and downs of DIY! I'm sure you'll perfect it next time. I think they look good though!
ReplyDeleteKelly,
ReplyDeleteI think they look great! I love the effect that you created. I think I may have to try this project!
blessings,
karianne
I think you have made your own statement - they don't have to be perfect to look good, the pink especially are marvellous !
ReplyDeleteLighten up on yourself. Seaglass isn't perfect either. I wonder if putting the solution in a spray bottle and spraying on multiple light coats would work. I'll try it in my "copious free time." Yeah, right.
ReplyDeleteI'll wait for you to de-bug the project!
Oh, you are so hard on yourself .... however I do know the feeling when a DIY project just quite doesn't turn out to your full expectations. So my friend I am only taking a very wild guess, but it could be something as simple as the type of glue you used (I'm not a fan of Mod Podge to begin with ) but since I am a big fan of 'sponge rollers' to avoid streaks, do try a 'sponge brush' using a light touch.
ReplyDelete"This message come to you from me, who is an expert in trial and error". -Brenda- Ü
Oops: that shud have read 'this message comeS to you ........
DeleteI'm going to take another shot at this project with white glue and a sponge brush. If that doesn't work, I'm throwing in the towel!
DeleteKelly
A big pat on the back for trying!!! LOL!
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Honestly, I thought they looked great. We are all too hard on our own work;)
ReplyDeleteOh that sucks. It sounds so simple. I wonder if the foam brush would have eliminated the issue. They are still pretty though...
ReplyDeleteI tried to do this last Christmas and it was an utter disaster! I wonder what we've done so wrong?? Haha.
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't what you had in mind, but it looks pretty cool like the streaks were supposed to be there! Keep going!! You will succeed!! I wonder if you could email whoever did it?
ReplyDeleteeven though it may not be a beach glass look, the effect is still nice and unique too. I'm thinking of (seriously this time) re-opening my Etsy shop but I have different things in mind. Postcards and gift tags but I'm also wanting to do some fabric pieces ... still in the planning process ... I'll keep you posted
ReplyDeleteI know they didn't turn out the way you had hoped but they aren't *belchy* at all and I do like the colours and the glass work you chose to do yours in.
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