Sparkling DIY Mercury Glass Vases

Perhaps not too many people are truly informed about the use mercury glass. I was curious enough and I discovered interesting things about this subject when I have seen these amazing sparkling DIY Mercury Glass Vases.

Mercury glass refers to a substitute for silver and it became to be used for its artistic value more than its usefulness. It is a common term for silvered glass which describes glass that was blown double walled then silvered between the layers with a liquid silvering solution and sealed. There many techniques used for this material in order to get marvelous tableware that can be eye catching for everybody. This material was produced originally from around 1840 until at least 1930 in Bohemia, Germany. As it is a substitute for silver the products made of mercury glass can be really expensive.

Now you have the opportunity to make your own DIY Mercury Glass Vases from thrift store so that they can look like made of real mercury glass. It is a nice DIY project which is cheap and all you need are some materials like: silver leaf, adhesive, antiquing glaze, and a sponge brush. The result will be some lovely sparkling DIY Mercury Glass Vases that will become your precious items of your house.{found on remodelthishouse}