Painted Glass Bottles: Easy DIY Project Guide

You probably have a stack of empty wine bottles and jars hanging around (trust me, we all do). Instead of letting them crowd your garage or recycling bin, turn them into decor that feels intentional and stylish. In this updated version of my painted glass bottles project, I’ll walk you through how to get a smooth, long-lasting finish using tools you likely already own. With simple supplies and a little creativity, those ordinary bottles become charming pieces you’ll want to show off on shelves or tabletops.

Use a Paint Sprayer for the Best Coverage on Small Treasures.

The best paint option is my DIY chalky paint. Of course, this would allow me to achieve good adhesion on all of my small objects. Why use a homemade chalk paint in a sprayer instead of spray paint? It’s a simple answer, custom colors and sheens. Any latex paint you have on hand will work. Need a special color? Mix any colors you want to use in the sprayer.

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It was quick and easy to paint all these little pieces with my Finish Max.

White Decor on Blue Shelves

You may remember my repurposed drawer bookshelf. I’ve been working hard to stage my projects a little better. I knew I wanted to stage that project with many white objects, primarily small trinkets. I hunted up a bunch of items from all my hiding places and took them outside to make them all match.

Don’t you agree they’re oh-so-cute?

Here’s another great project I completed with my Finish Max. . .

wine bottle and a finish max paint sprayer

These are my supplies to complete my painted glass bottles project. Wine bottles (and a couple of random jars) plus some Heirloom Traditions French Vanilla chalk type paint.

Get inspired with more upcycled glass ideas.

Glass Bottle Painting using a Paint Sprayer

clear wine bottles on rods ready to paint

You can see I used rods of various sorts, some of them former crib parts, to hold the bottles and jars while I painted them with my Finish Max.

Here is the “after” of the bottles. The Finish Max and the Heirloom Traditions paint make a good pair. I love how smooth they turned out. Painting them upside down provided good coverage overall. If I had set them on a tarp, I would have painted the bottoms by hand. Bonus: There is minimal overspray from the paint sprayer.

Visit my article, Easy Image Transfer and Decoupage to see how I did these pretty bottles.

Here is one of the jars from the picture above.

Here is another jar. You may have noticed this one sitting on the repurposed sewing machine vanity; I had it holding some makeup brushes.

painted and embellished jars and bottles

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Good news! I have more bottles to paint! I’ve been collecting them from friends; I am not a wine drinker.

Painted glass bottles stand out because they repurpose materials we already have, cost almost nothing, and can be customized for any room or season. From soft whites to bold hues, and with or without embellishments, these bottles bring personality to shelves, mantels, and tables. Their versatility makes them perfect for beginners and seasoned DIYers alike.

You all know I love and use my Homeright Finish Max for 99% of all furniture projects. I’ve even used it for walls, my front door, and even my birdbath. So, if you have a Finish Max, be sure to know that it’s not just for furniture redos; it’s perfect for painted glass bottles and knick-knacks.