Momma Cat promised Baby Cat that she would paint a bunch of glass jars silver, so that they could be used for flower vases for Baby Cat's wedding reception. Sounds easy enough, doesn't it?
Well, finding the jars was easy. I bought two dozen small Kerr canning jars at Fred Meyer and brought them home. Then I went to JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts and bought some "chrome" spray paint, and some clear coat. Then I had to wait for dry weather, (not so easy in Portland, in the early spring).
I painted the jars in batches, first with about three coats of "chrome", then one coat of clear coat, then three more coats of "chrome". I had to make sure the jars were completely dry and the paint was set before I went on to the next step.
But here's what the jars looked like when they were being painted.
Painting them with so many layers was very important to make sure they looked good and smooth, and very shiny.
Once the jars were all dry, I tied silver and royal blue ribbons around the tops and wrapped them in tissue paper. Then I gave them all to Elizabeth Cat, who is going to make all the bouquets for Baby Cat's wedding. Alas, I was so happy to be done that I forgot to take a photo of the finished product. :{
But, I guess that's how it goes sometimes.
The "vases" turned out so well. They are going to be fabulous!
Happy Wedding Reception Baby Cat and Fiance' Cat!
- Momma Cat
Well, finding the jars was easy. I bought two dozen small Kerr canning jars at Fred Meyer and brought them home. Then I went to JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts and bought some "chrome" spray paint, and some clear coat. Then I had to wait for dry weather, (not so easy in Portland, in the early spring).
I painted the jars in batches, first with about three coats of "chrome", then one coat of clear coat, then three more coats of "chrome". I had to make sure the jars were completely dry and the paint was set before I went on to the next step.
But here's what the jars looked like when they were being painted.
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| Painted "vases" |
Painting them with so many layers was very important to make sure they looked good and smooth, and very shiny.
Once the jars were all dry, I tied silver and royal blue ribbons around the tops and wrapped them in tissue paper. Then I gave them all to Elizabeth Cat, who is going to make all the bouquets for Baby Cat's wedding. Alas, I was so happy to be done that I forgot to take a photo of the finished product. :{
But, I guess that's how it goes sometimes.
The "vases" turned out so well. They are going to be fabulous!
Happy Wedding Reception Baby Cat and Fiance' Cat!
- Momma Cat
Sounds like a lot of work, Momma Cat! I'm sure the final result will be exquisite! xo Jennifer
ReplyDeleteThey did turn out pretty well. But, I'm never doing it again!
Delete- Momma Cat
That's okay, I'm only getting married once! Baby Brother Cat will have to think of an easier vase idea when it's his turn.
Delete-Baby Cat
The vases look great, Momma Cat! Don't worry, we will get pictures of them with flowers and all at the reception. :)
ReplyDelete-Baby Cat
Thanks Baby Cat. I know we'll have the chance later. I'm not worried.
Delete- Momma Cat