Are you looking to add a touch of rustic elegance to your home decor without spending a fortune? Transforming a plain paper mache vase into a faux stone masterpiece is an easy and affordable project. With just a few supplies and some creativity, you can create a stunning decor piece that looks like it belongs in a high-end store. Here’s a step-by-step guide to achieving a faux stone look using paint and baking soda.
Materials Needed:
Paper Mache Vase
FolkArt Medium Gray Acrylic Paint
Black Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint
Titan Buff DecoArt Americana Premium Acrylic Paint
Artificial Spruce Bundle of Soft Wispy Norfolk Pine Sprigs
Baking Soda/Flour
Paint brush
Sponge
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Let’s grab your supplies, channel your inner artist, and let’s get crafting!
Step 1: Apply the First Coat
Using a large paintbrush, apply the main base color to the vase. Cover the entire surface and let the first coat dry completely before moving on. Here i chose to use a black for my base color.
Step 2: Enhance the Texture
You will then Paint a 2nd coat of the base color. You can go in sections or paint it all at once. Once all the vase is covered with the wet paint, sprinkle your desired amount of baking soda over the vase. You will let it sit on the vase as the paint drys.
Step 3: Brush off the Extra
Once the baking soda has sat on the vase for a few minutes to dry. You will grab a duster or a paper towel to brush off the extra baking soda.
Step 4: Add Depth with Additional Colors
Here i used a compressed circle sponge, these things come in handy for many things! They are a must to keep around!
Grab one of the sponges and get it wet to “fluff” up. Squeeze out the extra water and dip into your additional colors to add the texture and depth. I chose to use the Black Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint, Medium Gray Acrylic Paint, and Titan Buff DecoArt paint.
You will dap a bit of each color on the sponge and use a dapping motion to add the color across the whole vase. While that paint is still wet, you will add a bit of baking soda to that as well.
Let the baking soda sit on the vase while paint drys and brush off again. Here you may need to repeat the dabbing motion with the choice of paint many times until you get your desired look.
Once all was set, i can black with just the black paint and did the dabbing motion over all of the vase. This helps blend everything together and help cover up areas that might be to light in color.
Don’t be afraid. Just grab paint and dab. You can always come back and add more color if needed to help cover up any areas you are not loving. Sprinkle with baking soda one more time and brush off!
Styling Your Faux Stone Vase
Your DIY faux stone vase is now complete! Style it with dried flowers, pampas grass, or minimalist greenery to complement its natural aesthetic. Place it on a shelf, mantel, or dining table for a timeless decor accent.
This project is perfect for DIY enthusiasts who love adding personal touches to their home decor. With its earthy, sophisticated vibe, your faux stone vase will surely be a conversation starter and not BREAK the bank. Happy crafting!