Nowadays Unicorn SPiT stain and glaze projects seem to be popping up everywhere. You only have to look at Pinterest and craft sites and you see so many great ideas on how to use this product. My favourite use for Unicorn SPiT is to use it on the inside of the glass.
I find myself running around the house looking for glass items to SPiT on. And NO trip to town would be complete without popping into the thrift stores to see what treasures I can find. Most people put the Unicorn SPiT on the outside of the glass, but the creator Michelle Nicole used this technique on a glass table. Which gave me the inspiration for these lamps.
It was originally designed as a coloured wood stain for residents in a care home to do woodwork. You can add many colours to one piece of furniture like this chair and blend them all into each other. Alternatively, you can use one solid colour to add a touch of colour to your party table. And from there I was Hooked.
How to add Unicorn SPiT to glass
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Find suitable glassware
I say find suitable glassware but to be honest, most glassware will work. The only exception I have found is frosted glass, which blocks the true effect of the colours. I had these old hurricane lamps sitting under my sink for years, little did they know they would become my next Unicorn SPiT victims.
Start by washing the glass, you need a clean surface to work with. I started by doing the top section first. Make sure you give your Unicorn SPiT a good shake before you start.
How to apply Unicorn Spit
To get the SPiT into the glass I use a cheap plastic syringe which I loaded with the colour I wanted. I personally do not like to blend too many colours in one project because it is too easy to over blend and the effect is lost. I always start by adding the colours around the top and then randomly squirting the Spit all over the sides. And then you just have to be patient and let gravity take over and the Spit runs down the glass. I was trying to avoid the straight-line pattern, so I balanced my glass on a piece of PVC pipe. You can use whatever you have (spray can lid works). I randomly kept turning the glass.
If your Unicorn SPiT does not start to flow down the glass the SPiT is too thick. If you do get this issue, you can add a small amount of water to the spit. I personally don’t dilute my main bottle of unicorn SPiT, I transfer some into a small bottle and then dilute it. I add approximately 10ml of water at a time. For more information on Unicorn SPiT.
Once my surface was covered, I used water in a spray bottle and added 3 sprays using a fine mist spray. They were then stood up straight on some paper towel so the excess Unicorn Spit would run out. I really didn’t want waste the unicorn Spit that ran out, so I scooped it up and reused it on other glasses. The effects were not as good but still very pretty.
When the spit starts to dry you will notice that the cracks will start to appear. A sign that the Unicorn Spit is dry the colour will look powdery and dull. If your spit looks dry but you have no cracks you can spray some more water on the spit. The great thing about unicorn SPiT is that it reactivates with water. Once the Unicorn spit is dry on the inside it is time to add the metallic gold spray paint to the inside.
Adding the Metallic Gold Spray Paint
There is no wrong or right way to spray the gold paint inside. The idea is to completely coat the inside, so no colour is visible. That way you will know for sure that the veins are all covered, and you will get this great effect.
When I spray mine, I prefer to wear a glove and to just hold the glass while I spray. Once you have finish spraying make sure you wipe away any excess overspray on the outside.
Painting the base
To do the base I wanted to put Unicorn Spit on the outside this time. I added one coat of Mod Podge and left it to dry. It turns clear when dry. I used Unicorn spit’s midnight blackness to paint the bases. It is a very concentrated colour so a small tip if you are using it with other colours. Use it very sparingly, It has a tendency to dominate the other colours.
To jazz the handles up a bit, I used the gold spray paint and painted them the same colour as the inside of the vases. I left them to dry then they were sealed with 2 coats of Clear Polyurethane.
Adding Gold leaf
The bases looked so drab compared to the lamps, So I used cheap gold leaf and Adhesive Size to doll them up. I added the size adhesive to the areas I wanted to cover and let the size dry as per manufacturer’s instructions. Once tacky to the touch I just pushed the gold leaf on and brushed away the excess gold leaf.
Gold leaf can be very messy to work with, but it does give a great effect.
This was my finished product; the photos really do not do the colours justice.
I added some battery fairy Lights inside the vase and the detail was so awesome. To see another great unicorn spit project check out this goldfish bowl planter.
Note: These are for decorative purpose only. You can add an LED light if desired.
One of my favourite things about unicorn SPiT is that every project is unique.
While I had my Unicorn Spit out, I even had a try at making a Unicorn SPiT planter which turned out pretty good. I just sealed it with Outdoor Varnish. Be on the lookout for unicorn spits new sparkling range.
And while I was in the Spitting mood, I found some glasses which had been recalled and I gave them A Unicorn SPiT makeover.
Unicorn SPiT Planter
It was obviously a Spitting day because I put Unicorn SPiT on everything, I could get my hands on, no glass was safe in my house that day. I made some cute little glass pot which I lined with Clingfilm and added my succulents. Never use water with Unicorn Spit unless it has been sealed and even then, it can be risky. Because Unicorn spit gets reactivated with water there is a risk that some water will get under the sealed layer and the Unicorn Spit will wash away. I must have added a really good layer of sealer because 6 months later my pots still look great. Find more of my unicorn SPiT project here.
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28 Comments
Lynette Meyers
October 3, 2018 at 4:30 amAwesome,you can proud of your effort. They look stunning.
Anita Holland
October 3, 2018 at 10:03 amThank you so much Lynette. I was so happy with the way they turned out.
Robin Rennells
February 25, 2020 at 2:42 pmThank you, I love your inspiration!
Anita Holland
February 25, 2020 at 3:51 pmThank you so much, Robin. That is very kind of you to say.
Jody
November 29, 2018 at 1:47 amHow long does it take the spit to run? Mine seems to just sit there. ☹️
Anita Holland
December 7, 2018 at 2:30 amSorry for the delay in replying, I have been away on holiday. It should start to run straight away. Some of the colours I have are thicker than others so some run faster than others. You can just add some water to your Unicorn spit to help it run better. I would love to see how they turned out.
Dawn Holmes
July 14, 2019 at 10:45 amThese pieces are simply stunning. I love art glass and now I can’t wait to get started. Thank you so much for your inspiration.
Anita Holland
July 14, 2019 at 12:24 pmThank you so much and you are very welcome. I bought it for wood but love using it more on glass. I have done a few projects using this method if you search my website for unicorn spit.
Bonnie Clark
July 15, 2019 at 4:14 pmJust totally stunning, you have a great artistic talent!!
Anita Holland
July 16, 2019 at 1:12 amThank you so much for the lovely comment. I feel embarrassed because it is so easy to do, a child could do it.
Chas Greener
July 18, 2019 at 12:53 amBeautiful work! I love upcycling and have always wanted to work with unicorn spit. Thank you so much for sharing with To Grandma’s House We Go – I’ll be featuring you next week!
Anita Holland
July 18, 2019 at 3:19 amThank you so much, I love it unicorn spit on glass, I have done a few projects and they all turned out stunning. And you need no skill at all which is the best. Thanks for the feature. I will be sure to add a link back.
Sarah
March 10, 2020 at 9:11 pmHi there, I’m trying to do some small glasses with do it and silver spray. However I don’t get any cracks forming no matter how much I spray and the spit is very uneven in coating the inside. Some areas are coloured nicely other have a thin almost see through coating.
Anita Holland
March 11, 2020 at 11:02 amIt sounds like your unicorn spit it to thick. Put some in a smaller container and add small amounts of water until it flows freely down the glass. Let me know how you go.
Sarah
March 11, 2020 at 7:40 pmThank you. I will give it another go! Did you mix the spit with lodge podge at all? X
Anita Holland
March 11, 2020 at 9:05 pmNo, never used mod podge. Been searching for a video to help you, this is a good one. Videos are sometimes easier to follow. https://www.facebook.com/ISPiTYouNot/videos/295080194318659/
Maria Brittis
September 17, 2020 at 9:01 pmThey turned out beautiful, love the color.
Anita Holland
September 18, 2020 at 6:49 amThank you Maria, I love unicorn spit on glass.
Tanya
January 21, 2021 at 2:59 pmThanks for your tutorial! Your sharing spirit is appreciated!
Do you think this would work on clear acrylic? I have a canister I’d like to spit!
Rue
April 24, 2022 at 12:53 pmI am fascinated by your Unicorn spit! I have only used it on wood, but on the glass it is truly stunning! I wish I could do it on the inside vase that I always put fresh flowers in! That would be so beautiful 😻
Anita Holland
April 26, 2022 at 5:30 pmThanks so much Rue, I agree unicorn spit on glass is stunning.
Lamar Burgess
June 5, 2022 at 3:51 pmIt thrills me to see someone doing this with taste and class. Most stuff I see is either a swamp or a rainbow.
Anita Holland
June 7, 2022 at 11:02 amThank you so much, that is an awesome compliment.
Marjie
August 29, 2022 at 10:51 pmDoes the Unicorn Spit require any additive or preparation to ensure long term adherence to the glass surface?
Thanks
Anita Holland
September 1, 2022 at 4:17 pmNo you don’t need to seal it, the gold spray paint seals the surface.
Karna Naker
March 26, 2024 at 8:15 amIf you spray it with the gold(which I love), how can light shine through it? Wouldn’t it be opaque? Also, I am going to try this project with 46 7th and 8th graders to make a Mother’s Day gift. Any suggestion on how much spit I might need?
Anita Holland
March 26, 2024 at 7:17 pmThanks so much for visiting my website. The spray of gold is just a light coat. You will still see some light coming through. But this technique is more for decorative glass. Because the unicorn spit is slightly watered down you only use a small amount and let it run down. I would guess one to two bottles will be needed as they are not very big like they used to be.
Regards
Anita
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