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Aspects of Design: Reviving Neglected Vases & Containers
Ever have a vase that shows up one day with a mysterious defect such as a slight crack or scuffing? I have found a creative way to be able to keep the vase, use it, and make it prettier than before! Regina Berryman and I were discussing new design techniques when we discovered a slight crack in a vase. It did not penetrate through to the inside (did not allow water leakage) but seemed to be the result of transportation. It also had a bit of scuffing around the defect. We used a tip that we'd learned to make this vase better than before---and all it took was some pot melting glue and spray paint. First, Regina covered the vase in glue. Spreading the glue on with a thin piece of cardboard, this gave the vase a very unique texture. Note: Trying to create this at home? Hot glue will work also. Simply use a Popsicle stick or something similar to maneuver the glue. After the glue dried, Regina lightly spray painted the vase until it was covered in a silvery [...]