Faux Concrete Vase

PROJECT AND PHOTOGRAPHY ERIN ROCHON

Concrete décor is a popular trend. The perfect imperfections of concrete add texture and an aura of strength to your space. Create this vase and get the concrete look without the heavy lifting.

MATERIALS

Vase

Spray primer

Sand texture medium

Acrylic paint in light and dark grey

Paintbrush

Wax paper

Clear coat or topcoat

STEP 1

Clean the vase to remove any oil or debris. Next, outside or in a well-ventilated area, spray the vase with a primer and let dry.

STEP 2

To create the concrete look, pour dark grey paint onto wax paper. Mix sand texture into the paint. This will add a gritty feel to your paint.

Paint the entire vase and let dry. Apply a second coat if needed.

STEP 3

Dry-brush the lighter grey paint over the entire vase. To dry brush, dip your brush into a small amount of paint, wipe off excess onto the wax paper until most of the paint is gone. Holding the brush lightly, brush horizontally back and forth over the vase adding the light grey. Continue this step until the light grey has been applied over the whole vase.

STEP 4

To protect the paint, apply a clear coat or topcoat. Once dry, apply a second coat.

Add water and your favourite flowers, greenery or branches. OH