Goodwill always has a bunch of glass vases for sale. I decided to dress up one of these vases by wrapping it in colorful yarn. It turned out really cute!
Approximate Time: 20 minutes
Supplies:
- clear vase
- yarn
- Modge Podge
- scissors
- sponge brush, paint brush, etc.
- clear coat (optional)
![Supplies for yarn wrapped vase.](https://img.thrfun.com/img/014/934/supplies_for_yarn_wrapped_vase_s.jpg)
Instructions:
- First, clean and thoroughly dry the vase.
- Starting at the neck of the vase, apply a thin layer of Modge Podge and adhere the beginning of the yarn. Using a paint brush apply some addition Modge Podge on to the yarn end to help hold it in place.
![Applying Modge Podge to vase.](https://img.thrfun.com/img/014/935/applying_modge_podge_to_vase_s.jpg)
![Applying extra Modge Podge on beginning yarn end](https://img.thrfun.com/img/014/937/dabbing_extra_modge_podge_on_yarn_end_s.jpg)
- Begin wrapping the yarn around the vase, while holding the glued end of the yarn in place so that it doesn't slip. After you have gone around the vase 5-6 times if is probably safe to let go of the end.
![Wrapping yarn around vase.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
- I recommend applying the Modge Podge no more than an inch or so at a time as it will dry out while you are wrapping. Continue applying Modge Podge and wrapping the yarn until you reach the bottom of the vase.
![Continuing to wrap yarn.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![Half way mark on yarn wrapping.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
- It is important to keep the yarn taut as you wrap it, to ensure that it stays tight to the vase and adheres well.
- Apply a little extra Modge Podge where the yarn ends and cut the yarn. Hold the end in place for a minute so that it adheres well. Allow vase to thoroughly dry.
![Applying Modge Podge with paint brush.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
![Gluing end of yarn.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
- Once the vase is dry, you may want to spray the vase with clear coat. Modge Podge is water-soluble, so clear coat is recommended if you plan to put water and flowers in your vase.
Note: This same technique could be used on many different glass jars, for other uses. Have fun!
![Finished vase.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
By lalala... from Port Orchard, WA