How to Create a Vintage Bedspring Vase

Add design and whimsy to a regular bud vase by wrapping it in a large vintage appearing bedspring. The small element of 3-D power mixed with glass and metal will be the perfect accent piece to any room.

Steps

Choose Your Bedspring and Vase

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   Search for an appropriate bud vase to act as your project’s base. You want an ideal focal point for this project so select your bud vase with care.
   
   
   
   • Consider whether you want flourish or just a plain vase for your project. You may want to stick with a vase that has few or little adornments because the majority of the project will be covered by the bedspring.
   • Select a vase that will easily fit inside a bedspring. While bedsprings may come in different sizes, you’ll want to ensure the vase will fit snuggly inside nearly any spring.
   • Another vase option is to use a long, thin glass cylinder. You want the vase to be supported inside the bedspring and a cylinder will work well.
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   Choose a bedspring. Consider going for one that has an antique appearance, which will be a nice contrast between the old antique bedspring and the clear glass.
   
   
   

Form Your Vase

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   Turn the bedspring upside down so the bottom/larger end of the bedspring is on the table and the smaller end of the spring is facing upward.
   
   
   
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   Drop the vase or cylinder in through the top of the waiting bedspring. The bedspring rings should support the vase.
   
   
   
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   Fill vase with water if using fresh flowers. Consider using a cup with a spout for an accurate pour.
   
   
   
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   Add flowers to the vase. For this type of design, making a simple statement with only a few flowers works best.
   
   
   

Tips

• Locate the vase in an area that can’t be disturbed by animals or children.
• To clean vase, slide the vase from the spring and clean with hot soapy water.