Cute painted glass pineapple vase craft idea

Make a cute glass pineapple vase trio. This fun craft idea with paint and recycled vases makes a nice piece of home decor. Having lived in Coastal North Carolina for 7 years, the pineapple was often seen on plaques outside of hotels and fine dining establishments. The tradition of displaying a pineapple at the entry or in a reception area carried over from the hospitality industry to the refined homes of the south where the pineapple is recognized as a traditional expression of “welcome” the regal fruit symbolizes the assets we appreciate most in a home: warmth, welcome, friendship and hospitality.

Any guest who was invited to a party where a whole pineapple was displayed, knew that no expense was spared in guaranteeing the guests’ enjoyment to the high-class social event. Upon my move to Ohio I wanted to recreate the warmth and southern hospitality in my home too. For my back porch I decided to make a cute glass pineapple vase trio out of recycled glass pineapple vases from the thrift store. I found a fake fern from Ikea to use as a single decoration.

Supplies for Cute painted glass pineapple vase:

pineapple glass vases
DecoArt Chalky Finish paint
Decoart Wax finish- brown
jute cording
fake fern optional

Instructions for Cute painted glass pineapple vase:

Wash and dry each of the pineapple glass vase.
base coat 3/4 of the bottom of the pineapple vase. Allow paint to dry.
Paint the remaining part green. Allow paint to dry.
Repeat the process for all three glass pineapple vases. The green paint needed a second coat. Allow the paint to dry between coats.
Once the paints are dry you will want to apply the brown wax finish. The finish is really what makes the glass pineapple vase look like a pineapple.
Generously apply the creme wax finish on the vases.
Remove excess creme wax finish with a soft cloth or paper towel.
One the wax is dry. Tie a piece of jute cording around the neck as an accent.