To begin creating your textured vase, first wash and dry the vase you plan to use, using dish soap to remove any dirt or residue. Then, mix 2 parts cornstarch to 1 part acrylic paint and stir well.

Textured coatings contain far less water than latex paints, and once applied, are five- to 10-times thicker when dry. Haines says typical latex exterior paints are two- to four-millimeters thick ...