Work in a well-ventilated area, preferably outside.

Use a face mask to protect yourself while spraying, even if you are outside.

Let the first coat dry completely.

Painted glass vases with small flower bundles stacked on books closeup

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Then, spray a second coat and let that dry.

What Is an Ombre Effect?

Materials and tools to paint glass vases

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Vases set up next to spray paint cans and materials to determine design

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Tall glass vase cleaned with soapy water and placed on brown towel

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Clean glass vases placed outside to prepare for painting

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Glass vase placed upside down and spray painted gold

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Paint markers used to add decorative elements on painted glass vases

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Glass vase painted an ombre brown color with orange flower bundle inside

The Spruce / Meg MacDonald