Welcome to DAY 3 of the Anthropologie knock off challenge!! I am SO excited to be a part of this challenge brought to you by an amazing group of talented bloggers. Every day this week we will each be sharing a project inspired by Anthropologie. Today I am sharing my Nail Polish Swirl Glasses for $5!! I am also featuring knock off designs from my fellow bloggers below, check them out….. simply click the picture to visit their post.
My third challenge project are these Swirl Painted Glasses. If I could do this project again I would do it differently. I was in a bit of a hurry and I was not careful with my technique. I think these could look really GREAT if more time is taken and more clear nail polish is used. The original anthropologie version is here
Here is how I made these, pretty darn simple
Step one: Mix clear polish with colored nail polish. You can use a ratio of 2:1.
Step two: Paint the color on using the nail polish brush (do not use a paint brush, I tried and it does not work well).
Step 3: Spray the outside of the glass lightly with a clear finishing spray. * Do not use the spray pictured below. I used it on the first glass and it was terrible. Thick, bubbly, bad. For the remaining three glasses I used a normal clear spray, just a little, and it worked well.
I have washed these in the dishwasher a few times and they hold up just fine, no signs of wear and tear at all.
Use the below spray or something like it.
Krylon 53530 Flat Acrylic Crystal Clear Interior and Exterior Top Coat - 11 oz. Aerosol
Not a huge success… not a huge fail…. they are ok, but I think there is much potential with these. If I had time and more clear nail polish I would do this again and try to make them really great.
Throughout the week You will see all of our projects being pinned to our Group Anthro Pinterest Board along with the original anthropologie designs. Go and check it out…
Make sure to stop by my NEW SohoSonnet Print Shop on Etsy! Also check out MintBridal.com to get your dream wedding dress for under $800!
I wouldn’t have even thought to try nail polish - love that it’s something so easy most people already have on hand!
Brittany Kemp recently posted…Strung Squares Planter : Anthro Knock-off Week Day 3
So true, it was def an easy project… not many materials needed
Sonnet, I think these look great! Using nail polish was totally inspired. And great tip about which top coat to use. I need to make some of these. The color possibilities are endless!
Tasha @ Designer Trapped in a Lawyer’s Body recently posted…Candied Letter Desk Clips ~ Anthropologie Knock Off No. 3
Yes they are tasha! I was thinking a copper or champagne metallic would make a cool pattern using hexagon or polk a dots…. ohhh yes!
These turned out great! I love your idea of using nail polish! So smart 🙂 Great tip on the finishing spray! I’m so glad you mentioned that b/c I really want to make these!
Angela (Life in Velvet) recently posted…Wire Sculpture
You should Angela!! But take your time, I think I rushed these a bit lol… toddler mommy problems
Sonnet these really really look like the originals and so much cheaper. Wow, it’s amazing what a person can make on a budget.
Courtney @ Crafts by Courtney recently posted…DIY Easter Family Portrait Inspiration