How Sophia Glassware is Made

Traditionally, a vase was just used to hold flowers. It had an easily recognizable shape consisting of a base, body and neck. These days, vases can be of any shape. They are decorative pieces on their own, with designs ranging from plain to colorful and intricate. Vases can be made from a variety of materials, but glass is one of the most popular.

The process of making Sophia Glass vases

Glass vase is an attractive, functional form that you can learn to make. A common method for creating a vase is by lampworking: the process of manipulating solid glass in the flame of a table-top torch. For each step, the key is to always rotate the glass as you work it to keep everything on axis and to maintain an even heat base. Although a somewhat difficult task, once you achieve this bud vase, you gain the necessary tools to go on and create other blown objects.

Instructions of Using Sophia Glass vase

• 1

Select a glass vase that you would like to decorate. The size, color and shape of the vase isn’t important.

• 2

Clean and dry the vase. Protect your work space with old newspapers.

• 3

Decorate your vase with items found around the house. Use Modpodge to glue lighter items such as feathers, ribbons, sequins, and dried pasta shells to the vase. Use E-6000 craft adhesive to attach colored beads, buttons, old costume jewelry and gemstones to the vase.

Decoupage Vase

• 1

Cut out pictures from old magazines, postcards or brochures that you like. Small squares of tissue paper can also be used.

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Determine the layout of the paper items that you want to use on the vase. Once you have determined the layout, use Modpodge to glue the cut-outs to the vase starting at the bottom and work your way towards the top. Smooth out any bumps in the paper by pressing lightly with a damp sponge and smoothing out any wrinkles with your finger.

• 3

Apply a second layer of decoupage medium to the decorated vase. Allow the second layer of decoupage medium to dry and apply another layer.

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Allow the third layer of decoupage medium to dry.

• 5

Remove any surface blemishes on the vase by lightly sanding with 400-grit sandpaper.

Mosaic Tile Vase

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Determine the tile arrangement that you would like to have on the vase. Create designs or a random pattern with the tiles.

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Apply mosaic adhesive to the area of the vase you are working on and to the tile with a small brush. Press the tile into the mosaic adhesive on the vase. Allow at least ¼ inch of space between the tiles.

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Add another tile and repeat this technique until you have applied the rest of the tiles. Allow the adhesive to dry according to the manufacture’s instructions.

• 4

Apply grout over the tiles using a putty knife making sure to press it into the crevices between the tiles.

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Remove any excess grout on the vase with the edge of your putty knife. Allow the grout to dry and use a damp sponge to get rid of grout residue.