Monday, 25 May 2015

Bottles Up!!!



After a rummage around in the glass recycling box I rescued this maple syrup bottle for the challenge over on PaperArtsy this week.


Gave it a coat of chalky paint, wasn't sure how this would stick but it was fine. 


Several coats of paint later and after some stenciling, this is the front.


Added a symbol from a stencil on the back mixing raw umber media paint with white modeling paste and before adding the string which was coloured with gathered twigs distress stain, I gave the bottle a couple of coats of ultra matte medium varnish.

17 comments:

Helen said...

wow, you were quick off the mark! I have a few hoarded bottles but not sure how to decorate them yet!

Hazel Agnew said...

Love the transformation Sam....the string sets it off a treat! x

craftimamma said...

Wow, it's fabulous Sam! Love the aged look you've given it! Gorgeous shaped bottle too.

Hugs
Lesley Xx

jojo79 said...

Fab Sam

craftytrog said...

This is super cool! xxx

Corrie Herriman said...

Wow, love it Sam !
Corrie x

Gez Butterworth said...

Fabulous ♥

chrissie said...

Stunning altered bottle Sam. It was a great shape to use

Love Chrissie xx

Claire said...

Lovely aged effect you've got going on here X

Deborah said...

Looks amazing, Sam. You took a great shaped bottle and made it fab.

Kirsten said...

That looks fantastic Sam, fab transformation.

Lucy Edmondson said...

This looks great, sam!

Lucy x

Sandy said...

I love this bottle ~ you done good kid!
Sandy xx

Lauren Hatwell said...

Both your bottles are great. Like you, I hate covering up a background I'm really pleased with. You definitely got the balance right though. Lx

Sue said...

Oh I really like this Sam, you've chosen the perfect stencil. Now step away from the bins lol xx

Deborah Wainwright said...

Wow amazing effects looks fantastic xx

Unknown said...

I really like this bottle, really interesting shape xx

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