Did you know you can DIY your own Milk Glass?
Milk Glass is one of my favorite things to collect, when I spotted these Valspar Milk Glass spray paints, I could not wait to use them!
Super easy DIY Steps –
- Clean and dry your glass
- Take it outside – make sure the temperature is 65º – 90ºF
- Shake the can well and frequently
- Hold can 10″ – 12″ away from your project
- Apply thin coats.
- Re-coat within 1 hour or after 24 hours (be sure to follow this).
As always, be sure to follow the instructions on the spray can.
For my project I recycled several spaghetti sauce jars but you can spray paint anything. Sometimes I find glass containers at Goodwill or yard sales that would benefit from these beautiful colors.
These mason jars, aka spaghetti sauce jars make the perfect vase! I was able to create a vintage glass effect on my recycled jars in no time. I will be using them a lot and they were so affordable!
Thrifty Tip: All of my hydrangeas are doing great this year. I grabbed a few of the white oakleaf hydrangeas and they look cottage-y perfect in my faux milk glass. Be sure to check out my favorite plants<<–click, I love being able to grab my shears and have fresh blooms for any occasion. It doesn’t get any cheaper than flowers from your own garden.
Create a space for decorating your patio or deck, check out this recent idea that I shared. My DIY Repurposed Window <<- click, has been a great spot to decorate. I am treating it like a mantel, plus it makes the stairs to the deck look better.
I hope you’re inspired to recycle and refresh your space!
I love these easy projects! I can’t wait to try out these other Valspar colors: Jade, Marina and I used Antique White for this project.
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Colleen Howell says
August 5, 2019 at 4:29 amGorgeous, I will be getting me some of these paints and making some gifts for friends thank you!!!
Debbie says
August 7, 2019 at 1:06 pmThanks, great idea for gifts!
Dyan says
February 26, 2017 at 12:53 pmCan this paint be used on a glass pendant lampshade ?
Debbie says
March 1, 2017 at 8:28 amI have used it on glass with no problem. Always be sure to check the directions on the can of spray paint that you use.
Thanks!
Cindy says
February 22, 2017 at 1:04 pmDid you paint the inside or outside of the jars?
Debbie says
December 26, 2017 at 8:43 pmHi Cindy, I painted the outside.
Michelle Ross says
August 2, 2016 at 7:40 pmI would be interested in knowing where the milk paint can be purchased also.
Debbie says
August 2, 2016 at 7:53 pmI bought mine at Lowe’s.
Debbie says
August 7, 2016 at 10:33 pmI emailed them and hope to find out soon!
Donna Weigel says
June 5, 2016 at 10:03 amGorgeous!!! Can you tell me where you purchased the paint? I’ve looked online at Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart, Hobby Lobby and Michael’s and nobody has it listed. I have a great collection of jars I would love to do this with. Great idea!
Thanks!
Donna Weigel
Farmgirl Outfitters
Karen says
October 31, 2016 at 2:33 pmI found it at Lowe’s
Sam@Raggedy Bits says
June 5, 2016 at 3:56 amI just love your outdoor space!!! The old window right down to the croquet set you have displayed! Just stunning!! I can’t wait to try the spray paint either…. that’s if it has hit the shores here in Australia!
Debora Cadene says
June 1, 2016 at 9:19 amAs always, your stuff looks fabulous!! What would be the difference with spray painting a glass jar using regular spray paint, vs this type ? I have sprayed a jar using Rustoleum’s spray paint in the past.
gail says
May 27, 2016 at 1:44 pmPinned!
Love painted glass jars Debbie. Yours look fabulous!
gail
laura@duke manor farm says
May 27, 2016 at 7:08 amhow pretty. i never heard of milk glass paint before.