Mercury glass also known as silvered glass is glass that has a silvery appearance. Though it’s called mercury glass, it actually contains no mercury. Mercury glass has a very similar look to antique mirrors that are mottled. And you can get the excellent sparkling shine mercury glass effect with mirror paint. Mercury glass paint has many colors such as silver, gold, blue and pink.
The vintage class look of mercury glass can instantly create atmosphere in any space. So people today are more and more obsessed with using mercury glass in their home decorating. But the beautiful mercury glass items always come with high price tags. The good news is beautiful mercury glass can be made with your own hand and the process is easy, frugal, creative and fulfilling. In today’s post, we’re sharing some of the most beautiful ideas and tutorials showing you how to make cheap decorations look like mercury glass. With a variety of goodwill glass pieces, a little spray paint, and the scratched mercury technique, you can get your own unique and vintage looking mercury glass in no time at all!
Browse these photos of mercury glass projects to find more ideas and how to make them with your own hands. They are all very beautiful and creative, and you won’t believe how easy it is to make!
We’ve been working on this list for a long time, but I’m sure there are many more awesome DIY ideas that we’ve missed. So if you know one or have done a cool DIY project for your home, feel free to share it in the comments! Thank you!
Spray Paint Faux Mercury Glass
Get this simple look with krylon looking glass mirror like spray paint. The trick is to spray water on the vases before the paint. It gives it the mist effect.
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DIY Mercury Glass Pumpkin
‘Mirror effect’ spray paint can transform any glass into this gorgeous looking mercury glass! Try this with thrift store glass pumpkins. Tutorial via
thefrugalhomemakerMercury Glass Mason Jars Tutorial
Make frugal and beautiful mason jars for displaying fall flowers by using recycled mason jars and metallic spray paint. The tip is to spray the jars with equal parts water and white wine vinegar before the paint. Tutorial via
masonjarcraftsloveMercury Glass Look Spray Paint Pine Cones
Use Krylon Looking Glass spray paint on pine cones to give that mercury glass look. This link really doesn’t tell you how to do this, but it’s pretty self explanatory. Via
potterybarnDIY Antiqued Mercury Mirror Glass Vases
What fun! Perfect for weddings, these DIY mirror glass vases are so easy! Tutorial via
weddingpartyappSpay Paint an Old Window to Get a Mirror Look
Turn any piece of glass into a mirror with krylon glass spray paint. Tutorial via
attagirlsaysDIY Mercury Glass Lamp
A little mercury glass spray paint makes a thrift store lamp get a gorgeous and expensive look. Paint the lamp white, gold or blue first to give it a pretty tint to get the exact color you want, Via
decorchick Mercury Glass Pendants
Use Krylon Looking Glass Spray Paint and thrift store glass pendants to make your own mercury glass pendants for instant atmosphere in any space. Via
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tatertotsandjello DIY Mirrored Mercury Glass Mason Jars in Any Color
Use Krylon looking glass spray paint to dress up your mason jars. This is an easy way to add a metallic shine to your home. Tutorial via
attagirlsaysDIY Mercury Glass Candle Holder
Learn how to use dollar store glass and Krylon looking glass mirror-like paint to make your own inexpensive mercury glass. This is also a cool way to use old bottle or vases that no longer look good or fit your decor. Tutorial via
birgitkerrDIY Pink Mercury Glass Tealight Holder
Paint the inside of your glass votive holder as desired with pink paint followed by Krylon’s Looking Glass spray paint. Get the Mercury Glass look by pre-spraying the glass with water and just a touch of dish liquid or vinegar, spray with Krylon Looking Glass paint, let dry, repeat process until you achieve the ‘depth’ you are happy with. Via
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DIY Winter Crystal Mercury Glass Ornament
This beautiful mercury glass ornament is easy to make. And it is the perfect family project! Get the tutorial via
eastcoastcreativeblogDIY Faux Mercury Glass Tutorial
These would look great with votive candles and flowers. Mercury glass tutorial: Spray a very light base coat of any color Krylon spray paint, dry overnight spray a coat of Krylon looking glass paint immediately spray your piece with a 1/2 water/ 1/2 vinegar solution, let sit for a minute pop the little bubbles with a paper towel to make it shiny spray a very lightcoat of clear high gloss.
sourceDIY Mercury Glass Style Ornament from a Plastic Toy
Love these mercury glass vintage style ornaments. You could do these with spray paint and plastic animals. Tutorial via
createcraftloveDIY Mercury Glass Plates
DIY Mercury glass Vases
Give plain glass a trendy mercury glass makeover with mirror-effect spray paint. Tutorial via
astylishinteriorDIY Pottery Barn Style Mercury Glass
Wow, they look so elegant! You can make them yourself using thrift store clear glass lamps. Tutorial via
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hereDIY Faux Mercury Glass
Create your own expensive looking mercury glass in just a few easy steps, saving a lot of money! Detailed tutorial via
makezineEasy Mercury Glass Votives
How to create expensive looking mercury glass votives with spray paint and rubbing alcohol? Tutorial via
crafthabitDIY Mercury Glass Letters
These acrylic faux mercury glass ornaments cost for less than 50 cents a letter and they turn out so beautiful. Tutorial via
ruffledblogDIY Pottery Barn Inspired Mercury Glass Vase
How to take a cheap glass vase and make it into an Pottery Barn style mercury glass vase with Elmer’s school glue and Krylon Looking Glass spray paint. Tutorial via
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Cute Mercury Glass Mason Jars Tutorial
For your holiday decor, try making these mercury glass mason jars! All you need are empty mason jars , looking glass paint, DecoArt Americana zinc acrylic paint, and a bit of water. Learn how to get this cute look via
anightowlblog Mercury Glass Jewellery Tray Tutorial
