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A Beautiful Handcrafted Rustic Rock Vase Made From Something Very Unexpected

Would you believe me if I told you this beautiful vase was handmade from an empty can of Pringles potato chips?

It was!

Are you surprised?

A few months ago when we started planning The Experience workshop, I knew I wanted to do as many handcrafted projects for my inspiration table as possible. And since my theme started going the direction of a sea/beach style, I thought it would be perfect to somehow make some vases that were covered in rocks.

If you’re looking for a rustic vase option for your wedding or perhaps just a pretty vase to display in your home, I highly recommend this project. (FYI, if you’re doing this for your wedding and you’ve chosen fuller flowers, try the project using some Trader Joe’s coffee cans ). They’re made of the same cardboard-ish style container as the Pringles cans so the instructions transfer perfectly, but they’re wider and would hold a more generous amount of flowers.

Here’s what you’ll need to make this vase yourself.

Pringles container
Leak Seal rubber coating
Rocks
3M Super Spray Adheasive
Grout
Sponges
Paint Brushes
Water
Paper towels
Mod Podge

For the first couple of steps, I suggest you work either outside or in a workshop where you feel comfortable spraying the sealant and glue adhesive.

Step 1: Spray the rubber seal coating inside the can to seal it to prevent water leaks.

Step 2: Turn your can on it’s side and spray a section of glue. Then start placing rocks in a pattern that’s pleasing to you. Repeat this step across the entire can until you’ve completely covered it with rocks. Let dry.

(FYI…if you prefer, you can use tile rocks made for bathroom or kitchen surfaces that are already secured to a netting. You can purchase these from any home improvement store. This would be a huge time saver, but it may be difficult to find the exact kind of rocks you’re looking for. I didn’t do this because the store said I would have to special order small enough rocks and time was an issue.)

Step 3: After your glued rocks have dried, using a knife start spreading on the grout in sections. I layered the grout all the way down the length of the can. Then, before the grout dries, start to rub the grout off as much of the rocks as you can while at the same time pushing the grout in between the rocks. First I rubbed off the grout with a paper towel, then I took some water on a paint brush and brushed around and across the rocks. Then finally I took a moist sponge and rubbed the rocks down again. Repeat this process until you’ve grouted the whole container.

Step 4: Once the grout has dried, (usually after a night), layer the grouted rocks with some Mod Podge to create a shinny surface.

Step 5: When the Mod Podge has dried, fill the container with water and your favorite flowers.

Step 6: Step back and admire your amazing work!

Isn’t it pretty? I made two for The Experience workshop inspiration table, but I’m not showing the actual table images here because those will be shown in a few weeks.

Be sure to check back later to see how the whole table came together!

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  1. Sara
    View March 14, 2013

    WHOAH – I cannot believe that these are made from Pringle cans! How cool!

    Reply
  2. Erika {Borrowed&Bleu}
    View March 14, 2013

    My mind is blown. A Pringles can? Really? Amazing!! 🙂

    Reply
  3. Christie O. {Mountainside Bride}
    View March 14, 2013

    This looks so beautiful and classy in person!

    Reply
    • Stephaniereplied:
      View March 14, 2013

      🙂 Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Rustic Beach Theme Table Inspiration From The Experience 2013 Workshop | Fab You Bliss
    View April 15, 2013

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  5. Hannah
    View April 15, 2013

    Hi! I love this tutorial! What kind of mod podge did you use?

    Thanks,
    Hannah

    Reply
    • Ryhpezreplied:
      View April 15, 2013

      Hi Hannah…thanks for the comment. Glad you like the tutorial. I just used the original Modge Podge http://www.amazon.com/Podge-CS11302-Original-16-Ounce-Finish/dp/B001IKES5O. Hope this helps!

      Reply
      • Hannahreplied:
        View April 16, 2013

        Thanks!

        Reply
  6. Cynthia
    View April 16, 2013

    Oh. My. Gosh. This is seriously stunning and unbelievably unique. I’m wondering if you think this can also be done with seaglass? I seriously love this idea. Thanks for posting.

    Reply
    • Stephaniereplied:
      View April 16, 2013

      Hi Cynthia…Thank you for the comment. I’m so glad you like the project. I would imagine using sea glass would work. If it can be glued like these pebbles, it should work fine. 🙂

      Reply
  7. Crafter
    View April 26, 2013

    Very cute. Just one question and not to be a total brat … but why wouldn’t you just use an old tall vase from goodwill or buy a plain one from IKEA and then skip the rubber inside coating? That way it will never have the risk of getting soggy and will last longer…

    Reply
    • Stephaniereplied:
      View April 26, 2013

      Hi Crafter. Thanks for the comment. To answer your questions, 1.) By not using a Pringles can it wouldn’t be as fun nor would it be as much of a conversation piece and 2.) The rocks won’t stick as easily to a glass container. A cardboard container is much more of an adhesive surface for this project.

      Reply
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  9. Rachel
    View May 14, 2013

    Oh wow- this is so cool! I just came over from The Budget Savvy Bride and would LOVE to link to your project if you didn’t mind.

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    • Stephaniereplied:
      View May 14, 2013

      Hi Rachel! Thank you for the comment. I’m glad you found the site 🙂 Yes, you are welcome to link to my feature. However, I ask that only one image be used in any post you do and please list my blog’s full name and link back to the post you are referring to. For more information you may check out my FAQ page – http://fabyoubliss.com/faq/ Thanks again!!

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  11. Maria Angelica Cervantes Pacheco
    View September 9, 2013

    I have these potatos plastic container, there are Pringle’s similar. ¿what kind of glue can i use for it? Thanks a lot.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Elizabethreplied:
      View September 9, 2013

      Hi Maria – I don’t think plastic would work as well as the regular old, cardboard Pringles containers. You need something the rocks will stick to. As for glue, you can use pretty much anything. As mention in the tutorial, I used a spray glue. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  12. kerrie
    View September 17, 2013

    Hi! I love this so much, I am definitely making these for our wedding centerpieces! Just curious if you know how many uses you might get out if the leak seal can? Trying to figure out how many I’ll need to buy. Also trying to figure out cost per vase if you have any idea. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Elizabethreplied:
      View September 17, 2013

      Do you mean how many uses you can get out of the can of spray?

      Reply
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  14. JoAnn @ SweetPepperRose
    View October 26, 2013

    Nice upcycle!

    Reply
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  16. Tiki67
    View November 20, 2013

    I love this, and I’m making a larger version out of the cardboard tubes that the window posters/decals at my job are packaged in… I plan to make a total of 6 of them to line both sides of the aisle at my wedding. My question is: what’d you use to spread the grout evenly?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Elizabethreplied:
      View November 21, 2013

      How fun! Since making these I’ve thought of doing larger ones as well, so I can’t wait to see how yours turn out. As for spreading the grout evenly, read step #3…it tells everything I used 🙂

      Reply
      • Tiki67replied:
        View December 12, 2013

        I’ve made two so far, but the spreading of the grout isn’t as easy as I’d thought. lol. I guess it’s because my containers are much larger than a Pringles can… Not sure! I read, reread, and read step 3 a few times. 🙂 I wound up using a paintbrush to grout as evenly as I could. I had the huge river rocks from the Dollar Tree, so it’s a little harder to get the grout down in there, ya know? I think they turned out nicely, though. Thanks again for this awesome project!

        Reply
      • Tiki67replied:
        View December 12, 2013

        OH…and the spray glue didn’t work well for the huge cardboard tubes, so I wound up hot gluing them on, one by one. 🙂

        Reply
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    View January 13, 2014

    Such a clever and cute idea!

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    Love that idea !!!

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    View March 10, 2014

    I have a girl scout troop and we are always looking for ways to teach the girls how to recycle and reuse…beach theme im surprised you didnt use little shells I have seen bags of them and the rocks at the dollar store…I do like the rustic rock look!

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  49. Donna
    View November 28, 2015

    I have tried several different spray glue and I’m having a hard time getting the rocks to stick to the can, what am I doing wrong ?

    Reply
    • Stephanie Elizabethreplied:
      View December 7, 2015

      Hi Donna – The glue is not intended to hold the rocks in place permanently, the grout is supposed to do that. You just need the glue to hold the rocks long enough to get the grout on. Maybe try putting the rocks on in sections, grout that section, then move on to the next. And keep the can horizontal while you’re working rather than upright. Hope this helps!

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