Decorative Bottles

It's quick and easy to turn used bottles into beachcomber-style decorations? for the bathroom. Using natural colors and materials, you can add a peaceful finishing touch to the most relaxing room in the house.

 

You'll need

Two bottles of different sizes
Glue gun or craft glue
Natural string
Satin White


Hints & tips

" Remove label and residual adhesive with an adhesive remover like Goof Off Goo Remover.Be sure to wash it all off before starting to paint."


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Step by step guide
Step Number1
Bottles Before Step 1

Soak off any labels, and clean the surface of the bottles to remove any traces of glue.


 
Step Number2

Use a glue gun to make a pattern of raised bumps of glue on the surface of the smaller bottle. You can also achieve a similar effect with normal craft glue, just ensure the it has a fine dispensing tip to give you greater accuracy when applying.

 
Step Number3

Spray both bottles with Satin White spray paint

 
Step Number4

When the paint is dry, apply a thin coat of glue around the large bottle where you want to wrap the string. Coil the string gently around the bottle in a single layer, being careful that your rows touch but do not overlap.

 
Step Number5

Tie a collar of string around the neck of each bottle.

 
Step Number6


Note: Always follow usage instructions on the reverse of Valspar spray paint cans.