Friday, November 6, 2009

Altered Bottles

This is my entry for the SaWo challenge this week. This is a nail polish bottle that was cleaned out and covered with turquoise colored Fimo clay . I gave the clay a hammered copper look by using the end of a nail punch. I baked the clay bottle in the oven (about 30 min.) and when completely cooled I painted with a copper metalic paint and added bead embellishments. The top is left open and can hold a tiny spray of dried flowers.


22 comments:

  1. That's clever and really pretty!

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  2. Lori, the color and texture in this bottle is exquisite! You've turned a lowly nail polish bottle into an enchanted vessel. Gorgeous! Hugs, Terri xoxo

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  3. Well, I started to say this is exquisite, then noticed Terri stole my word! It is a lovely little piece of art, Lori. Kudos to you!

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  4. oh what a cool idea Lori!!! these would make the coolest mini vases...wow!!! I love this idea!!!

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  5. This is really gorgeous and so clever!

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  6. OH MY! This is an awesome design!!!

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  7. Oh wow this is incredible.
    Wonderful bottle. Fantastic.

    Thanks Lori for your altered bottle to SaWo.

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  8. Love this idea, and it turned out beautiful :)

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  9. Lori, this bottle is outstanding! Fantastic idea and inspiration piece!

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  10. This looks awesome!

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  11. fun technique
    makes for great ornaments too...recycle good good good

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  12. This is gorgeous. I love your color choices. It reminds me of an Indian artifact that has been dug up...just beautiful!

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  13. This is beautiful and very creative Lori!

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  14. Beautiful - wouldn't it be fun to have a whole shelf of these lined up!

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  15. Fantastic!!! What a artistic artwork.
    Colour me impressed!

    Alex

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  16. What a great idea - love your work.
    hugs
    mampia

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