Comments on: How to Create “Faux” Mercury Glass with Krylon’s Looking Glass Spray Paint!

By: Becca

Becca — Sun, 09 Mar 2014 03:51:01 +0000

Hi Jen!

Great post! Now, if you need to wash your lamp by hand, would the Krylon Looking Glass paint peel off, or is it set that way permanently? I want to use this technique for votives, and I’d like to know if washing them in dish soap would ruin the effect.

Thanks!

By: Rochelle

Rochelle — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:31:46 +0000

Hi Jen
Lamp looks great! Did Krylon give instructions, or did you experiment with how to paint the inside of tighter spaces? I tried to do a glass candlestick that is hollow on one end and am having problems hitting all the spots. Also with it running on the other spots the spray hits when trying to reach the the tighter spots above. Do they have canned (non-spray) i could just pour in and roll around and pour out? I couldnt find any non-spray online. Any advice appreciated!

By: Nanette

Nanette — Sun, 19 Jan 2014 19:55:34 +0000

In reply to Beth Marie. Beth, if you tried painting the brass lamp, please post a link to pics...I'd love to see how it turned out. I'm trying both!

By: Penny

Penny — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 19:53:51 +0000

Hi Jen. I always find great ideas on your website! I’m considering using this mercury glass technique on a glass top endtable. What do you think? Any suggestions? I’d like to the bring in a bit of gold, too. Any advice is appreciated.

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By: Gwen

Gwen — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:34:44 +0000

I have to try that out! I love the finish so much…

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 05:22:34 +0000

In reply to MAUREEN ROBERTSON.

Hi Maureen!

You can do it either way. I sprayed the paint first and then the water/vinegar mixture.

xoxo

By: MAUREEN ROBERTSON

MAUREEN ROBERTSON — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 03:47:30 +0000

I just finished a faux mercury glass project on an old frame. I was not aware of this technique. I wish I had seen your post first. I’m a bit confused with your instructions . . . did you spray the looking glass paint first, and then the water/vinegar mixture? My method called for spraying the water first, and then the paint.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 03:08:54 +0000

In reply to Therese.

Hi Therese!! Yes, you spray the inside of the surface, so the outside is still the original glass, so it’s very easy to clean 🙂

xox

By: Therese

Therese — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 00:50:59 +0000

I have glass lamps waiting for a makeover. How about dusting/cleaning this surface? I like easy maintenance! Thanks.