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.

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17 comments:

  1. Helen25 May 2015 at 14:04

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

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  2. Hazel Agnew25 May 2015 at 14:59

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

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  3. craftimamma25 May 2015 at 15:22

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

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  4. jojo7925 May 2015 at 15:36

    Fab Sam

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  5. craftytrog25 May 2015 at 17:05

    This is super cool! xxx

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  6. Corrie Herriman25 May 2015 at 17:43

    Wow, love it Sam !
    Corrie x

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  7. Gez Butterworth25 May 2015 at 17:47

    Fabulous ♥

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  8. chrissie25 May 2015 at 20:23

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

    Love Chrissie xx

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  9. Claire25 May 2015 at 21:26

    Lovely aged effect you've got going on here X

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  10. Deborah26 May 2015 at 06:39

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

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  11. Kirsten26 May 2015 at 07:40

    That looks fantastic Sam, fab transformation.

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  12. Lucy Edmondson26 May 2015 at 15:43

    This looks great, sam!

    Lucy x

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  13. Sandy26 May 2015 at 16:41

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

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  14. Lauren Hatwell27 May 2015 at 13:00

    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

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  15. Sue30 May 2015 at 18:12

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

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  16. Deborah Wainwright31 May 2015 at 08:29

    Wow amazing effects looks fantastic xx

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  17. Unknown7 June 2015 at 19:24

    I really like this bottle, really interesting shape xx

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