An Easy and Awesome Way To Paint Ceramics And Upcycle Thrift Store Decor
Did you know you can paint ceramics? I found this ceramic bunny at the thrift store for $1 and I knew just how I wanted to upcycle him so he’d look like he was from Pottery Barn!
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Paint Ceramics Materials:
Paint Ceramics instructions:
I washed my ceramic piece and removed the tags from it along with any sticky residue. I followed the directions on the can and spray-painted my bunny. I used Krylon Looking Glass spray paint. I would recommend a paint with a built-in primer.
I followed the instructions for the time between additional coats. Once I got the look I wanted, I let it dry completely.
My bunny was finished. Pretty easy right? What I love about this particular ceramic bunny is that it is a cotton ball dispenser.
What an easy way to make over thrift store decor, and create designer decor on a budget.
I am very happy with the way it turned out.
I made a buddy for him that you might be interested in checking out as well. You can find that tutorial at How To Paint On Ceramics, Easy and Beautiful Upcycled Thrift Store Bunny
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An Easy and Awesome Way To Paint Ceramics And Upcycle Thrift Store Decor
Equipment
- Paint Brush
Ingredients
- A ceramic item
- Spray Paint of your choice – I used Krylon Looking Glass Mirror Paint
Instructions
- I washed my ceramic piece and removed the tags from it along with any sticky residue.
- I followed the directions on the can and spray-painted my bunny. I used Krylon Looking Glass spray paint. I would recommend a paint with a built-in primer.
- I followed the instructions for the time between additional coats.
- Once I got the look I wanted, I let it dry completely.
Great idea. I purchased a bunny from the Family Dollar this week and planned to paint it. I have not decided what color, but sliver might me it.
Happy Spring, Kippi #kippiathome
Thank you so much Kippi ? I’m hoping to do a gold one next so I have silver and gold bunnies. Can’t wait to see what yours looks like when you’re done
What a fun lil project! Adorable, cant believe it dispenses cotton balls, too cute!
Thank you so much Mireeille, and I love that about it too 🙂
That came out awesome!
Thank you so much Tamar 🙂
Super cute! I have a thrift store bunny spray painting project coming up tomorrow!
Tania
Thank you and I’m excited to see yours. Great minds think alike 🙂
Great ideas for saving a bunny and looks great. Found you on Happiness is Homemade Link Party.
Thank you so much Candy and thanks for stopping by 🙂
I love this idea! Way to take something kind of ugly look adorbs! #trafficjam
Thank you so much Tracy 🙂 I’m thrilled with how he turned out.
This chrome spray is fabulous, he looks great in his shiny new coat!
Thank you so much Julie, and I’m enjoying him on my mantel for spring.
How creative! Nice job!
Thank you so much John 🙂
What a cute bunny! I love the idea of spraying it with the silver paint! Oh, and I enjoyed the boiled egg video too! Thank you! 🙂
Thank you very much Cheryl. I’m so pleased you liked both the post and the video.
I love thrifting for the adventure of never knowing what you will find. I repaint figurines sometimes but never would have thought doing one like this… I LOVE IT! Now I need to go find a bunny lol. So cute.
Thank you so much and I love that you enjoy repainting figurines too. I would love to see some of your work 🙂
I love your bunny! What a change! I had a bunny with a broken ear when I unpacked this year and I just glued it on and then decoupaged him which hid the crack! Thanks for coming by and sharing at Celebrate Your Story!
Thank you Chloe. I had the same thing happen to one of my bunnies – and ear fell off. I glued mine too and then I made him gold to match this one… coming soon. Decoupage was a great idea and totally a great way to hide repairs. Great idea.
Fantastic transformation. Thanks for sharing it with us at Creatively Crafty Link Party. #CCBG
Thank you so much Janet 🙂
Super cute! I love it ?
Thank you Angela 🙂
So cute and you’re right…it does look like something from Potterybarn. TFS with #OMHgww
Thank you so much Clearissa. I’m super pleased at how easy this was and how he turned out.
Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared.
Thank you so much Marilyn 🙂
That is the coolest thing! My bathroom is decorated with cats, now I must make an exception. I looked for one on eBay and found one! not a dollar though. Still, thank you for sharing. ~ Amber
I’m so glad you like the project Amber, thanks for sharing.