DIY Textured and Aged Vase Using Baking Soda and Mud

Do you like antique vase or clay pottery? In this post, I am going to show you how to upcycle your old or thrifted vase on a budget.

One of the trends I currently love is rustic pottery. You probably noticed this trend if you shop at Hobby Lobby or Target. I love how it adds character to your home by mixing old and new.

The aged pottery and terracotta remind me of our trip to Italy 3 years ago.

Hubby and I watched the show Rock The Block on HGTV. Our favorite home was Leanne Ford’s. I love her minimalist Mediterranean style. The home has a relaxed, vacation feel. I love the stonework, olive tree, wicker baskets, and painted concrete floor. Really, I love it all. I’d live in that house in a heartbeat!

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We feel in love with the style and would like to incorporate Mediterranean decor in our home.

Have you heard of the baking soda trend? I was blown away when I saw Cynthia Harper used baking soda and paint to add texture to a vase. It’s such a great and inexpensive DIY that I knew I had to try.

If you want a clay look, this DIY baking soda vase is for you. Let’s get started.

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Supplies

Paint (white or gray)
Paint brush
Baking Soda

Directions

Take your paint and mix in the soda. I use a paper plate to mix the paint in.

If you want more texture, just add more baking soda. I think I used 1/4 cup of paint and 1 tbsp of baking soda.

I did one coat of paint then I let it dry. This vessel is a thrift store find 🙂

Add your favorite flowers or greenery!

Here are some more vases I painted using baking soda and paint.

Rustic or aged pottery is not very cheap. My go-to store for rustic vases areThrift stores! I look for a vase that has a rustic and simple shape. The color doesn’t really matter because I’m going to paint it.

If you like the aged or rustic vase look, read on and I’ll show you how to do this.

Supplies

Black matte spray paint
Dirt
Rag
Gloves

Direction

Take the spray paint and shake it well. I prefer to do this outside or any well-ventilated area.

Spray paint the vase. As you can see, I did just a light coat. I let it dry.

Mix dirt with water and rub it on the vase. Let it dry.

Wipe some of the dirt off with a rag.

The dirt really gives the vase a rustic look. You may add more or less mud, depending on your liking. I love that you don’t have to buy special supplies for this DIY. I just used my leftover paint and the other supplies I have on hand.

Do I need to seal it?

Yes, you can but you don’t have to. If you decide to seal it, I’d recommend using a matte water-based polycrylic. I did not seal mine because I don’t use it often. If you are going to use it to put fresh flowers then you’d have to seal it.

How much water should I use?

I just use enough water to make a thick consistency. You don’t want to put too much water in the dirt or it wouldn’t stick to the vase.

Can I use glass or clear vase?

Yes, you can. Just make sure you use the interior latex paint for good adhesion. You may want to do a light sanding as well.

What type of paint should I use?

I highly recommend interior or chalk paint because it’s durable. Eggshell or satin finish works well. I prefer white, gray, black or terracotta. But this all depends on the look you are going for.