How to Make Beautiful Gold Mercury Glass

Mercury glass gives off a vintage inspired, gilded shine that is beautiful to look at. This beautiful look is achieved by using regular glass jars, a paintbrush and mercury glass spray.

Materials:

- Glass jar

- Glass spray paint in your color choice

- Plastic drop cloth

- Respirator

- Safety goggles

Instructions:

To make mercury glass jars, take the following steps:

1. Preparation:

- Choose a well-ventilated area to work in.

- Lay down the plastic drop cloth to protect your work surface.

- Put on your respirator and safety goggles for protection.

2. Cleaning the Glass:

- Thoroughly clean the glass jar with soap and water to remove any dirt or residue.

- Allow the jar to dry completely.

3. Applying the Spray Paint:

- Hold the glass jar upside down and spray the inside of the jar with a thin and even coat of the glass spray paint.

- Allow the spray paint to dry completely according to the manufacturer's instructions.

4. Creating the Mercury Effect:

- Once the spray paint is dry, use a fine-bristled brush to paint splotches of the glass spray paint onto the outside of the jar in different sizes.

- Let the paint dry completely before proceeding to the next step.

5. Adding More Layers:

- Repeat steps 3 and 4, applying additional layers of spray paint and splotches of paint until you achieve the desired level of opacity and mercury effect.

6. Creating Texture:

- With a dry paintbrush, brush over the splotches of paint in different directions to create an uneven and textured finish.

- Use the brush to blend and spread out the splotches.

7. Letting it Dry:

- Allow the paint to dry thoroughly according to the manufacturer's instructions.

8. Finishing Touches:

- Once the paint is completely dry, you can use a soft cloth to remove any excess paint or residue from the jar.

- Apply a clear coat spray to protect the finish if desired.

9. Enjoy your Mercury Glass Jar:

- Your beautiful gold mercury glass jar is now ready to add a touch of vintage elegance to your home décor or special event.