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DIY Copper Vanity Bowls

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I don’t know about you, but I’m already falling behind on a few of my resolutions. Exercising consistently is going to take a bit more effort, but I think I’ve come up with a DIY that may help me with my goal to get more organized. These bowls are perfect little storage units in the vanity, bathroom, or desk. Best yet, they are extremely easy to make! - Marisa

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To make these copper vanity bowls, you will need:

Plain white ceramic bowls (World Market has a ton of options)
Painter’s tape
Ziploc Plastic Bags
Metallic Spray Paint

Bowls-Steps

Let's Get Started:
1. Clean your bowls thoroughly before getting started.
2. Using small pieces of tape (mine were about 1 inch), adhere along the inside of the bowl, about ¼ of an inch from the rim. Try to keep each piece even with the one before it.
3. Set the bowl in your zip lock bag, and secure the edges of the bag to the tape that is sticking up from inside the bowl.
4. Spray away! Aiming only on the inside of your bowl, do a few thin, even coats.
5. Let dry according to the instructions on your spray paint can.
6. Carefully peel off the tape little by little to reveal your pretty copper bowls!

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DIY photos by Marisa Mangum / Styled photos by Leah Bergman

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  1. Jackie {York Avenue} says

    What a cool DIY! I just ordered one of these from Canvas, except with gold on the inside. I absolutely love it, but it's awesome to see that it's so easy to just make your own.

    • Leah Bergman says

      You might have to make a few more to match! 🙂

  2. Chelsea Tubbs says

    These are gorgeous Marisa! I've been eying the metallic gold version for a while but the copper is just so pretty. I'm definitely giving this DIY a shot!

  3. Miss Sophisticate says

    What a fantastic idea! I love that they're transformed from looking like plates for food to actual jewelry holders. Looks like an item you'd find at Anthro or something! xo

    • Leah Bergman says

      I agree! Marisa did a fantastic job...and they are so simple to make! Score!

    • Leah Bergman says

      Isn't copper the greatest? It's so rich and lovely. Happy painting!

  5. Alexis says

    Oh my gosh…gorgeous Leah!

  7. Erika W. says

    These are fab! Thanks for the how-to!

  8. Nash Khan says

    Beautiful photography and a delicious DIY! 🙂

  9. Tammy says

    These are so pretty! Might have to try to make some for Valentine gifts for my girlfriends!

  10. Priyanjana Roy says

    Awesome idea!

  11. LizXIII says

    I love that, and totally wanted a DIY like this a week ago but haven't found a good copper spray color - and also don't know if there is any out there which is good with food? I wanted to do a bowl for fruits in copper... Anyway just wanted to say thank you for liking on Instagram 🙂 with this I found your blog, I love it! All the best, Liz

    • Leah Bergman says

      Hi Liz, personally I think that Rustoleum makes great spray paint. That being said it is not food safe. If you find a food safe paint please let me know! I would be very interested as well. xo

  13. theupcyclingfashionista says

    WOW super cool! Love the idea and the blog, keep up the inspiring posts!

    • Leah Bergman says

      Thank you so much! I hope you will come back and read often. xo -Leah

  14. Elizabeth Binder says

    I love these copper bowls. I will have to make some. They will look great with my copper bedroom! Thank you for the idea.