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DIY Bronze Patina Vase

April 18, 2014

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Love this gorgeous bronze patina look! Find out how to DIY the patina at LoveGrowsWild.com

Isn’t it funny how your style evolves over the years? When I first had my own apartment, I didn’t have a dang clue how to decorate a home. I took my tiny, little paycheck from the tanning salon, went down to the local country-style decor boutique, and bought as many candles, vases, and knick-knacks as my bank account would allow. There were a lot of those country-ish stars involved in my purchase. It wasn’t pretty.

Then I thought my style was UBER modern. I still love that style, but in my home full of rowdy, messy little boys, it just doesn’t work. The clean, white, perfectly styled home I envisioned quickly changed into more of a rustic, comfortable mix of wood tones and cozy neutrals with plenty of old, weathered elements thrown in. And it totally works for us. Has your style changed over the years?

All of that brings me to today’s project: a gorgeous bronze patina vase… DIY style, of course! Keep reading to find out how you can re-create this look in your home!

Love this gorgeous bronze patina look! Find out how to DIY the patina at LoveGrowsWild.com

This vase started out its life olive green and very country. Remember that country boutique I told you about? Yeah, I’ve held onto this vase for a long time! I thought a fresh coat of spray paint in a fun color would make it look less country, and for some strange reason, I thought lavender sounded like a good idea. Do I have anything lavender in my house? No. I have no idea where that color choice came from!

Love this gorgeous bronze patina look! Find out how to DIY the patina at LoveGrowsWild.com

So the poor vase with a serious identity crisis has been sitting in my closet for quite some time now. Time for another makeover? I think so! Here’s how I created this gorgeous patina look:

Rather than giving the vase a flat coat of spray paint like last time, I decided to use some paints and mists from Tattered Angels to create a multi-dimensional, layered look.

First I started with the Simply Sheer Matte Mist Watercolor in Soft Black to cover up some of the lavender.

Love this gorgeous bronze patina look! Find out how to DIY the patina at LoveGrowsWild.com

I sprayed the vase quite a bit until  a good portion of the lavender was gone and a few drips started to form. Allowing the paint to drip gave it an interesting look that wasn’t so perfectly uniform, which was exactly what I was going for. (Be sure to lay down newspaper or you’ll have a very paint-covered table!)

Love this gorgeous bronze patina look! Find out how to DIY the patina at LoveGrowsWild.com

Feeling a little impatient,  I used a hair dryer to dry the paint in between coats. Who knew a hair dryer could have so many great uses?

Once dry, I layered on other paint colors until I had the perfect aged patina look. First the Kiwi Glimmer Mist to add color and luster…

Love this gorgeous bronze patina look! Find out how to DIY the patina at LoveGrowsWild.com

… then a flat white paint from the Weathered Birch Paint Kit to blend the colors together and make them really pop.

Love this gorgeous bronze patina look! Find out how to DIY the patina at LoveGrowsWild.com

I let everything dry completely, and TA-DA! Aged Patina. In probably less than 15 minutes. Guys, I cannot tell you how pretty this color is in person! The photos simply do not do it justice!

Love this gorgeous bronze patina look! Find out how to DIY the patina at LoveGrowsWild.com

Now the vase looks anything but country or primitive, and I cannot wait to add it to a table or shelf somewhere. It adds subtle color without screaming, “HEY, I’M BRIGHT TEAL!” The finish reminds me of gorgeous aged bronze patina and has that layered, weathered-over-time look that I just love.

Love this gorgeous bronze patina look! Find out how to DIY the patina at LoveGrowsWild.com

Normally my husband gives me the obligatory, “Looks great, honey!” response when I show him a finished project, but this vase got a, “Hey, that paint job would look great on my motorcycle.” Whoa… I think that means this was a winner!

Love this gorgeous bronze patina look! Find out how to DIY the patina at LoveGrowsWild.com

So what do YOU think? Do you like this look? Would you add this bronze patina somewhere in your home?

Thanks to Canvas Corp and Craftistas for the paints to play with!

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  1. Melissa K says: April 18, 2014 at 11:26 pm

    Wow, that’s a transformation! Beautiful.

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    • Liz Fourez says: April 30, 2014 at 10:38 pm

      Much better now, right? I just love this new color! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  2. Linda Johnston says: April 19, 2014 at 12:25 pm

    Hi,
    What an incredible job! It look almost like Raku which is my favorite ceramic finish. I have never heard of the Simply Sheer Paints. Not sure why. Anyway I am going to research and try to do a vase. I really love it. Or, you could just MAIL. ME. YOURS!!!!! lol

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: April 30, 2014 at 10:40 pm

      I just looked up Raku, and it’s very beautiful! Thanks for stopping by, Linda! Have fun playing with paint colors!

      Reply
  3. Jasey says: May 2, 2014 at 7:16 pm

    Your blog is gorgeous… and so is this vase! Totally BEAUTIFUL!

    Reply
    • Liz Fourez says: May 6, 2014 at 11:21 pm

      Aww… thank you so much, Jasey! You’re too kind!

      Reply
  4. Judy Milostan says: March 13, 2016 at 8:59 am

    Where do I find the paints for the Bronze Patina Vase? Want to do this to 2 cheep lamps for the bedroom. Thanks.

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    • Liz Fourez says: March 14, 2016 at 10:41 am

      Hi Judy! I would check at craft stores or anywhere that sells scrapbooking supplies. This would be cute on lamps!

      Reply

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Liz Fourez started Love Grows Wild in 2012 with a passion for interior design and homemaking and a dream to help others create a home they love.  From simple project tutorials, to holiday and entertaining ideas, to her journey renovating a 1940’s farmhouse, Liz demonstrates how to create a beautiful and inviting home with a handmade touch. She turned her signature cozy, neutral style into a best-selling book in 2016 and continues to inspire readers with her captivating photography and easy decorating ideas. Read more about Liz > > > >

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