Bright Painted Vases

Transform plain ceramic vases into vibrant statement pieces with bold brushstrokes, retro florals, and playful patterns using EttaVee's cheerful paint palette. 

Instructions:

Preparation 

Clean Your Vases: 

1. Wipe all ceramic vases with rubbing alcohol 
2. Let dry completely before painting 
3. This ensures paint adheres properly 

Project 1: Pink Vase with Colorful Drips 

1. Paint entire vase with light pink base coat 
2. Let dry completely 
3. Using medium brush, paint yellow band around top rim 
4. While yellow is wet, add lime green stripes dripping down from rim 
5. Add turquoise blue vertical drips between green stripes 
6. Paint coral/orange drips in remaining spaces 
7. Add hot pink accent drips throughout 
8. Vary drip lengths for organic look 
9. Refer to the photo for color placement and drip pattern 
10. Let dry completely 

Project 2: Teal Vase with Retro Flower 

1. Paint entire vase with teal blue base coat 
2. Apply 2 coats for solid coverage, drying between coats 
3. Using detail brush, draw flower center circle in yellow 
4. Paint radiating petals around center using curved strokes 
5. Alternate petal colors: hot pink, lime green, coral, turquoise 
6. Add small dots in flower center with contrasting color 
7. Outline petals with white or contrasting color if desired 
8. Refer to the photo for retro flower style 
9. Let dry completely 

Project 3: Striped Rainbow Vase 

1. Paint base coat in lavender or light purple 
2. Let dry completely 
3. Using flat brush, paint horizontal wavy stripes around vase 
4. Start with yellow stripe near bottom 
5. Add turquoise stripe above yellow 
6. Paint coral/pink stripe next 
7. Continue with lime green stripe 
8. Add final blue stripe near top 
9. Stripes should be loose and organic, not perfectly straight 
10. Refer to the photo for stripe placement and wave pattern 
11. Let dry completely 

Design Tips 

Brushstroke Techniques: 

• Use loose, confident strokes for modern look 
• Don't worry about perfection—imperfect is stylish 
• Load brush fully with paint for bold color 
• Layer colors while wet for blended effects 

Color Combinations: 

• Mix warm (pink, coral, yellow) and cool (teal, lime, purple) tones 
• Use 4-6 colors per vase for vibrant look 
• Let base coat color peek through for depth 

Pattern Ideas: 

• Drips: Start at rim, pull brush down in quick motion 
• Waves: Move brush side to side while painting stripe 
• Florals: Use teardrop strokes for petals radiating from center 
• Abstract: Layer random brushstrokes in multiple colors 

Finishing 

Seal Your Work: 

1. Let all painted vases dry 24 hours 
2. Optional: Apply clear acrylic sealer for durability 
3. Follow sealer instructions for best results