Flower Test Tubes

Test tubes, which are glued onto small wooden cubes with adhesive coins, highlight the beauty of single flowers. Tip: Here, we've arranged several wood test tube vases on a tray, to create a particularly attractive picture.

Level of difficulty Leisurely inspiration
Duration 5

We need:

Old building blocks in natural wood glass test tubes with even bottoms brush, chalk paint tesa® On & Off General Purpose Hook & Loop Coins self-adhesive tesa® Masking Tape Perfect 50m x 19mm

Time: approx. 5 minutes per vase + 1 hour drying time

This Is How We Do It:

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For these DIY test tube vases, we need:

Old building blocks in natural wood, glass test tubes with even bottoms, brush, chalk paint, tesa® On & Off General Purpose Hook & Loop Coins self-adhesive, tesa® Masking Tape Perfect 50m x 19mm.

 

 

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For the graphic patterns, mask off the surfaces on the building blocks that you wish to paint.

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Color the free spaces with chalk paint.

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After drying, remove the masking tape.

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Stick the harder part of the adhesive coin on the wooden block and press firmly.

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Now, stick the soft counterpart to the bottom of a test tube and again, press firmly.

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Fill test tube with water and place it on the adhesive coin. Press firmly, fill the vase with flowers, and admire your test tube centerpiece.

Last updated on Sep 22, 2022