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Craft Project: Painted Bottles

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Date: 12/02/2008 Topics: Craft Projects > Recycled > Containers | Photos > Crafts  
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Painted Bottles
Painted Bottles
With the holidays coming up, many people will be celebrating with wine and champagne. Or, if you're like me, sparkling cider. Save those bottles. These bottles can be used for numerous things, or just look nice as decorations. The tops are "after Christmas clearance replacement bulbs."

Supplies:

  • Bottle
  • Large Christmas Light Bulb
  • Glass paint
  • Clear Kilz Spray Paint
  • Electrical Tape
  • Optional: Felt for bottom of bottle.
  • Optional: Decorative Wire or Ribbon

Instructions:

Clean bottle and let dry. Wash light bulb, also. Wipe with rubbing alcohol. Let dry.

Base coat bottle and light bulb with white or light-colored glass paint. Let dry overnight.

Paint bottle and light bulb with your color of choice for background. Let dry overnight. You may need several coats to totally cover.

Paint your design on according to your preferences. Let dry.

Glue round piece of felt on bottom of the bottle. Spray with clear spray paint. Let dry.

Spray light bulb with clear spray paint. Let dry.

Wrap electrical tape around base of light bulb until you form a snug fit into the top of the bottle.

Wrap twisted wire or ribbon around the neck of the bottle if you so desire. You can also add beads for a more festive accent.

You can fill these with hand soap, bubble bath, oil and vinegar, fruit juice, etc.

By Artlady from Edmond, OK

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By Christine M. (Guest Post)
What a wonderful way to recycle these bottles!

Posted on 12/03/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse

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