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Gold spray painted wine bottles

June 29, 2015 By Veronica 6 Comments

The DIY project that I’ve chosen for today’s post is one of my absolute faves – upcycled wine bottle candle holders & vases. I’m not sure what that says about my drinking habits… But if you’re anything like me, then you probably have ahem…at least a few wine bottles sitting in your recycle bin anyway. This project is a great way to turn them into little golden accent pieces that can be re-used around the house in lots of different ways.

I made these for my wedding and used them as our table centerpieces, and to create a beautiful glow in the fireplace — they were big hits. These are great if you need a quick way to dress up your dinner table, and can be done in just a few minutes.

This craft is so easy and only costs a few bucks, but the end-result is pretty impressive. You could put flowers or candles in them, or a mix of both – like I did! You could also do about 5 or 6 of them, and make a beautiful candle fireplace arrangement. The possibilities are endless, so go finish up that bottle of wine (everyone has a Monday Merlot, or something along those lines, right…?) and get started on this easy-peasy gold spray painted wine bottle DIY!

Materials:

  • Spray paint (I used metallic gold)
  • Empty wine bottle(s)
  • Cardboard or drop cloth
  • Optional: Candles & Flowers (Hydrangeas pictured)

Gold Spray Painted wine bottle vases | seefoodplay.comHere are a few photos of the finished product (courtesy of: Annie Gozard photography)

Gold Spray Painted wine bottle vases | seefoodplay.com

Gold Spray Painted wine bottle vases | seefoodplay.com

Instructions:

  1. The longest part of this project is removing the labels from the wine bottles. The best method I’ve found has been to submerge the bottles in hot water and just letting them soak for at least an hour. The label should slide right off !
  2. Next, dry your bottles and make sure the surfaces are nice and smooth. If some glue is still stuck on, then use a utility knife to scrape it off.
  3. Place your bottles right-side-up on a covered surface (cardboard or cloth) and spray on your first coat of paint. Make sure you aren’t too close, otherwise you’ll get drips and uneven textures on the bottles.
  4. If needed, add a second coat.
  5. Allow to dry, using your spray paint brand’s recommendations (mine only takes about 30 minutes to dry, but I always leave them overnight to “set” and to avoid scratches and scuffs).
  6. Add your flower or candle, and you’re ready to enjoy the fruits of your labor!

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Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: centerpieces, decorations, DIY, gold, spray paint, upcycled, vases, wedding, wine bottles

Comments

  1. Sarah says

    July 24, 2015 at 00:22

    WD40 works really well for getting labels off as well! It’s always been my go-to when I need to remove something sticky.

    Reply
    • Veronica says

      August 6, 2015 at 00:43

      That is SUCH a good tip!! If you don’t mind I might go in and update the tutorial to suggest that…!!

      Reply
  2. Tracey says

    August 6, 2015 at 00:32

    Great idea, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Veronica says

      August 6, 2015 at 00:43

      Thanks for stopping by! I’m in love with these spray painted bottles — if you end up making them please post a photo; I’d love to see how they turn out 🙂

      Reply
  3. sheila campbell says

    February 20, 2018 at 13:55

    How many bottles do you think you’d spray using one can of this paint?

    Reply
    • Veronica says

      April 5, 2018 at 11:37

      Totally depends on the number of bottles and how many coats you put on, but I only needed one!

      Reply

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