DIY Barro Clay Vase with Clear Gel Tacky Glue

Want to elevate your space with earthy, natural style? You’ll love this upcycled home décor DIY! Check out how @chayolicious uses air dry clay and Aleene’s Clear Gel Tacky Glue to transform a plain glass vase into a stunning Mexican-inspired jarrón de barro, or clay vase, with intricate floral designs. With a little bit of patience and bottle of Tacky Glue, you can turn thrifted finds into one-of-a-kind treasure! Supplies Needed: Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue Vase Terracotta-colored acrylic paint Baking soda Matte sealer Paintbrush Air dry clay Toothpick or clay sculpting tools Step 1: Paint the vase For this project, chayolicious upcycled a plain glass vase to make it look and feel like real clayware! Mix terracotta-colored paint and baking soda at a 1:1 ratio, then apply to the vase with a paintbrush. Let the paint dry to the touch before applying additional coats of paint as needed. Once the paint has completely dried, finish with a matte sealer to protect your "clay" vase. Step 2: Shape the air dry clay Use air dry clay to mold the floral embellishments for your clay vase. Roll, pinch, and press the clay to create plenty of flower petals, vines, and leaves to adorn your jarrón de barro! Step 3: Apply Tacky Glue and embellish Apply a small amount of Clear Gel Tacky Glue to the back of the air dry clay, then press into place on your DIY clay vase. Repeat this process to cover your jarrón de barro with unique floral patterns! Step 4: Carve details into the air dry clay Once all the embellishments have been glued onto your clay vase, you can use a toothpick or clay sculpting tools to carve veins in the leaves and flower petals as desired. This extra detail gives your jarrón de barro a dimensional, authentic look! Step 5: Let dry and enjoy! Once the glue and air dry clay have dried completely, your DIY clay vase is ready to display! This Mexican-inspired jarrón de barro is an eye-catching statement piece that adds hand-crafted charm to any space. Will you try making your own jarrón de barro with Aleene's? Show us your take on this DIY clay vase and tag us on social media @aleenesDIY! Check out these links and get ready to celebrate 75 years of creativity with Aleene's! Get inspired with Aleene's Story Explore Home Décor DIYs Shop All-Purpose Adhesives Aleene's FAQ