I have had so much trouble with these vase. As you can see from my paint job which needs improvement. I bought them at the thrift store for 75 cents a piece, I think. My original intention was to make these. But the paint looked terrible when I took the rubber bands off. So then I got out my hot glue gun and used this for my inspiration. I bought the flowers at the dollar store. Total cost about $10. The spray paint cost the most.