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To: Diana in Wisconsin
Those are very nice........subtle antiquish colors are very attractive.

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This is neat......turn clear glass milk bottles/jars/mason
jars to look like collectible vintage blue jars and bottles.

The magic ratio: tsp Elmer's glue: 3 drops blue food coloring; 1.5 tsp
water. To make turquoise: two drops blue, 1 drop green food coloring.

HOW TO---Using even strokes, brush onto jar from top to bottom being careful not to go over it too much or the glue will start to clump together (this part is a little frustrating until you get the hang of it). The streaks when the mixture is wet will be almost invisible if done correctly. This is where patience comes in. The bottle dries in minutes; can microwave 30 seconds on low to expedite. FOR AUTHENTICITY: add an extra coat to the neck of the jar and at the bottom. Real vintage jars age deeper blue at these two spots.


37 posted on 10/13/2019 7:29:45 PM PDT by Liz ( Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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To: Liz

Very pretty! One of my favorite colors in the world. :)


40 posted on 10/14/2019 6:09:10 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.~Alfred Austin)
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