How to Make Mercury Glass

1

Get a can of mirror-finish spray paint.

Get a can of mirror-finish spray paint.

2

Clean your glass item with glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth.

Clean your glass item with glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth.

3

Mask off the side of the item that you won't be painting.

Mask off the side of the item that you won't be painting.

4

Fill a spray bottle with water and white vinegar.

Fill a spray bottle with water and white vinegar.

5

Apply a light coat of mirror-finish paint in a well-ventilated area.

Apply a light coat of mirror-finish paint in a well-ventilated area.

6

Let the paint dry for 2 minutes, then spray it with the vinegar-water.

Let the paint dry for 2 minutes, then spray it with the vinegar-water.

7

Blot the glass with a wadded up paper towel.

Blot the glass with a wadded up paper towel.

8

Repeat the process to get the look you want.

Repeat the process to get the look you want.

9

Apply a final coat of paint if you want a smoother finish.

Apply a final coat of paint if you want a smoother finish.

10

Wait for the paint to dry before using the glass item.

Wait for the paint to dry before using the glass item.

11

Wash and dry a glass vase or jar.

Wash and dry a glass vase or jar.

12

Fill a spray bottle with equal parts of water and vinegar.

Fill a spray bottle with equal parts of water and vinegar.

13

Pat silver acrylic craft paint onto the glass with an old toothbrush.

Pat silver acrylic craft paint onto the glass with an old toothbrush.

14

Spray the glass with your vinegar solution before the paint dries.

Spray the glass with your vinegar solution before the paint dries.

15

Dab the solution off with a crumpled up paper towel.

Dab the solution off with a crumpled up paper towel.

16

Repeat the painting, spraying, and dabbing process, if desired.

Repeat the painting, spraying, and dabbing process, if desired.

17

Allow the paint to dry completely.

Allow the paint to dry completely.

How to Make Mercury Glass

Steps

Get a can of mirror-finish spray paint.

Clean your glass item with glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth.

Mask off the side of the item that you won't be painting.

Fill a spray bottle with water and white vinegar.

Apply a light coat of mirror-finish paint in a well-ventilated area.

Let the paint dry for 2 minutes, then spray it with the vinegar-water.

Blot the glass with a wadded up paper towel.

Repeat the process to get the look you want.

Apply a final coat of paint if you want a smoother finish.

Wait for the paint to dry before using the glass item.

Wash and dry a glass vase or jar.

Fill a spray bottle with equal parts of water and vinegar.

Pat silver acrylic craft paint onto the glass with an old toothbrush.

Spray the glass with your vinegar solution before the paint dries.

Dab the solution off with a crumpled up paper towel.

Repeat the painting, spraying, and dabbing process, if desired.

Allow the paint to dry completely.

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How to Make Mercury Glass

Steps

Get a can of mirror-finish spray paint.

Clean your glass item with glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth.

Mask off the side of the item that you won't be painting.

Fill a spray bottle with water and white vinegar.

Apply a light coat of mirror-finish paint in a well-ventilated area.

Let the paint dry for 2 minutes, then spray it with the vinegar-water.

Blot the glass with a wadded up paper towel.

Repeat the process to get the look you want.

Apply a final coat of paint if you want a smoother finish.

Wait for the paint to dry before using the glass item.

Wash and dry a glass vase or jar.

Fill a spray bottle with equal parts of water and vinegar.

Pat silver acrylic craft paint onto the glass with an old toothbrush.

Spray the glass with your vinegar solution before the paint dries.

Dab the solution off with a crumpled up paper towel.

Repeat the painting, spraying, and dabbing process, if desired.

Allow the paint to dry completely.

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