Floor vases have been a great home decoration for centuries. In the days of ancient civilizations, large vases already existed. They were used not only for flowers, but also for storing bulk materials. Now there is no problem in choosing beautiful floor vases. But it is better if this piece of furniture is made by the caring hands of the owners of the house. In addition, it will help save the family budget.
History of floor vases
In ancient Greece, vases were used to store various liquids and bulk substances. A mandatory item in the Middle Ages was a tall floor vase in the homes of aristocrats. She symbolized we alth and prosperity. Since then, little has changed. Now this item can be seen in hotels, and in country houses, and in beauty salons. They always look stylish and create a sophisticated atmosphere in the room.
Ideally, a tall floor vase should be between 40 cm and 1.5 meters. But there are also very highcopies - up to the ceiling.
What can you make a floor vase out of?
There are a lot of materials for creativity. Anything that looks like a tall vase can be used to end up as a work of art. These are various plastic bottles and bottles, large glass vessels, cardboard packaging in the form of tubes, pipes made of plastic and metal.
Auxiliary materials will serve as ropes, paper, s alt dough, stones and even pasta. A tall floor vase can be obtained using the papier-mâché method. You can make a very pretty braid out of newspaper tubes.
Plastic floor vases
Original floor vases are obtained from plastic bottles. Plastic tall structures are light in weight. Therefore, for stability they are weighted. To create, you will need several two-liter plastic bottles.
First you need to cut off the top and bottom parts of the bottles and insert them into each other. The bottom of the future vase does not need to be cut. Then you need to stick toilet paper or paper kitchen towels on the structure in several layers. In this case, use PVA glue. The last layer should be with an ornament created using paper soaked in glue. All this is fixed with spray paint. A vase in bronze, gold and copper colors will look very impressive. In order for a tall floor vase to stand on the floor and not fall, you can pour decorative stones inside.
Glass vases
To create such a vase, you can buy a ready-made transparent vase or take a large glass bottle. You can decorate it with a thick rope. To fix it to the glass surface, it is convenient to use a glue gun.
To apply a decorative pattern, you can use a transparent sealant. To begin with, the glass surface must be thoroughly cleaned with acetone. Now you can apply the pattern. It can be anything, for example, repeating the texture of the bark of a tree. The workpiece must be left to dry for 24 hours. Then you can start painting the vase. You can use two or three colors. Depending on the pattern and ideas of the author. It is better to take acrylic paint in a spray can for uniform spraying. Floor vases, tall, decorated with wood look great with autumn bouquets.
In order to create a pattern on a cylindrical glass vase, you can use rubber bands. They need to be pulled onto a vase in a chaotic manner, and then sprayed with paint. Get a stylish striped pattern.
Floor, high, glass vases can simply be decorated with various items (coins, buttons, ribbons, cereals). In needlework stores, you can buy stained glass paints and create your own work of art from a simple glass bottle.
Vase of glass jars
Original floor vases for flowers, high and not very tall, can be obtained by taking two three-liter jars (preferably with a wideneck). They need to be glued together with bottoms. Glue for this purpose is suitable for any glass. To make the vase more stable, the bottom jar needs to be filled with resin. Close the neck at the bottom jar with a disk or any round object (for stability). After the glued cans dry, they need to be puttied and painted. Or you can use the papier-mâché method and then apply a decorative pattern. To create a marine-style vase, ropes, shells and small pebbles are used. The decoupage technique from napkins gives room for imagination in decorating a floor vase.
Vase from a cardboard packaging cylinder
A cylinder made of thick cardboard, on which linoleum is wound. You can ask for it at hardware stores. Then you can give any shape to the product using papier-mâché or plaster mixture. For stability, glue a circle of plywood to the bottom. Decorate - in any known way: cloth, rope, eggshells, nutshells. Beautifully these vases look three in one composition. To do this, they can be glued to one wooden base. The height of the vases should be different.
Tube vase
Craftswomen learned how to make floor vases, high with their own hands from a plumbing or plumbing pipe. You can buy it at a hardware or speci alty store. After it can be pasted over with newspaper sheets or thin paper. After drying, a universal primer is applied. An interesting solution for decorating such a vase would be pasting it with natural tree bark. In order to disinfect the collected material andto get rid of bugs, you need to carry out a series of actions. The bark must be boiled and left in this water for about a day. After that, it must be dried well for 2 days. You can glue the bark with any glue that is suitable for wood and plastic. The bottom of the pipe is filled with gypsum mortar or resin. From above, the surface of the bark is covered with yacht varnish. Needs multiple layers.
The result is tall decorative floor vases that will look perfect in any room design. Especially when it comes to fashionable ecological style.
Outdoor vase made of newspaper tubes
Wicker vases are perfect for country style. If it is difficult to get a vine or rattan, then newspaper tubes are perfect for weaving. First you need to familiarize yourself with the technique for creating these rods. So, you will need a stack of newspapers, PVA glue and a pot or pan lid. To make flagella, it is enough to twist a sheet of newspaper from one corner to another. If you are new to weaving, then the bottom is best made from cardboard. But you can also weave it. Next, bend the twigs up and begin to weave the leg of the vase. After you need to make sure that the vase expands. For this, a lid of a larger diameter than the vase leg itself comes into play. We insert it into the middle of weaving and continue to weave another 12-15 rows. To narrow the vase to the neck, you need to use an elastic band. The rim of the vase can expand again. At the end, we braid the remaining rods so that we get a pigtail along the edge of the vase. Trim off any excess tubes. Everything, vasealmost ready. It remains only to cover it with paint or stain, and then apply varnish.
Such inexpensive and unbreakable vases are suitable for those who have small children and animals at home.
Square vase out of the box
To create a square vase, a regular cardboard box of a suitable shape is suitable. If there is none, then you can adjust the shape of the box at hand with a stapler or glue.
Many people can't even believe that such tall floor vases with their own hands are obtained from a simple cardboard. The master class below will help needlewomen create a miracle.
For work you will need:
- decoupage napkins;
- decoupage glue or PVA diluted with water;
- cardboard box;
- paper;
- scissors;
- acrylic primer and paints;
- aerosol and water-based paints;
- varnish;
- PVA glue.
In order for all layers to lie firmly on the box, you need to lubricate it with a primer. After drying, you can start gluing pieces of torn paper with PVA. A few layers are enough. After drying, you need to apply a layer of water-based paint. We dry it again, and only after that it is possible to apply a layer of the main paint, of the same color as the future vase will be. To give the surface a relief, crumple the napkin and glue it to the surface. Now we cover this relief with paint (already of a different shade). Using stencils, you can apply patterns to a vase.
Wooden floor vases with their ownhands
Vase floor, decorative, high do-it-yourself can be made from wooden blocks. It will be square in shape. Height and width depend on the preferences of the master.
Required:
- four planks of elongated, rectangular shape;
- one wooden square (this is the bottom of the vase);
- PVA glue;
- screws;
- mastic for covering seams;
- acrylic paint;
- decorative elements.
Fold and fasten all parts of the future vase with glue and self-tapping screws. Seal seams and cracks with mastic. Leave to dry for a day. After that, you need to remove the remaining mastic with a loop machine and sand the surface. You can decorate a vase in any way. The best thing on such a vase is a drawing or ornament applied using stencils and paints.
How to choose the right floor vase for the room?
To choose the right floor vase, you need to consider the following factors:
- room size;
- design;
- purpose vase;
- number of pieces of furniture.
For a small-sized room, flat-shaped vases and not very large ones are suitable. For large rooms, tall and wide vases of various shapes are suitable. If the interior contains carpets and curtains with ornaments, then it is better to choose vases with a smooth and shiny surface. Vases with large texture, notches and patterns will look good in a calm and discreet environment.premises.
You can place vases by the window, between chairs, in a niche, against a wall or in a corner. To prevent the bright vase from getting lost, it should not be placed close to furniture.
Before you decorate a room with ethnic items, you should study all the ornaments and patterns. Do the hieroglyphs mean something not quite decent.
If you need a floor vase only for flowers, it is better to give preference to a white or transparent vase. Bright colors and finishes will detract from the beauty of the bouquet.
It is considered fashionable to place together vases of the same style, but different in color or texture.
The main condition is that the floor vase should please the eye and please the owners of the house.
