Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Bottle Love

I love working with bottles.  I've altered and embellished them many times.  This treatment is at the top of my fave list.




Both of these vintage bottles were clear.  I was in such a hurry to see how my idea would work, I was done with the first one before I remembered to take before pics.  I only have this one.




I wanted to give them a look similar to mercury glass, but with my own spin.




I'm still experimenting with this technique.  So, I can't give you an exact formula.  It basically involves liquid leaf, water, rust, and dirt.  The mad scientist in me emerged, and I got this.




I'm in bottle love.



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53 comments:

  1. Ang.April 24, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    where does one get 'rust'!!! just gorgeous!!! again, i am in awe!!!

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  2. KellyApril 24, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    I can see why you're in bottle love. They look great! I bet this was a fun project too.

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  3. miss flibbertigibbetApril 24, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    She strikes again!! You're amazing! They look great!
    Blessings, Lorraine

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  4. Decor & HarmonyApril 24, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Rosemary, I'm picturing you in a lab coat with bubbling concoctions overflowing.....the bottles look great. I want to see more :)

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  5. OliveApril 24, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    yay and now I can read the writing on the bottles...

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  6. Ann from On Sutton PlaceApril 24, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    I'd say a brilliant scientist instead! These are wonderful. I don't have any mercury glass because I have never seen any I can afford. Will you be listing these in your Etsy?

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  7. Little City FarmApril 24, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    You're the only person I know who can make something with rust and dirt and have it look that fabulous. Amazing really!!

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  8. ScribblerApril 24, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Incredible finish!

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  9. Heaven's WalkApril 24, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    They look like metal bottles, Rosemary! So cool! So THAT's what I'm missing in my genetic make up.....mad scientist! lol! I guess that's what makes you so stinkin' special, girl! lol! xoxo laurie

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  10. Maureen WyattApril 24, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    This is a keeper technique for sure! Love them! ~ Maureen

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  11. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereApril 24, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    Rosemary, I am in bottle love with these too! Looking forward to seeing how you made them.
    xo, Sherry

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  12. Cyndi ✪ Blue StarApril 24, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Those look awesome! You're going to have to share the recipe when you get it perfected.

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  13. BlissApril 24, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Those are pretty cool Einstein (was he a mad scientist?). Let us know when you perfect the recipe, I'd like to let my inner crazy come out.

    ~Bliss~

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  14. CreateologyApril 24, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    Your bottles are beautiful and you are brilliant. Who would have thought to use such diverse ingredients and end up with such a lucious result. Blissful creating...

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  15. KateApril 24, 2012 at 10:33 PM

    Amazing Rosemary you are so talented wow this one knocked my socks off again Have a great week my friend

    xoxo
    Kate

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  16. Ivy and ElephantsApril 24, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    Hi Rosemary,
    These are amazing! You have to definitely work out the formula and share it with us. I have some bottles that need some love. (and yeah, where do you get rust?!?)
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  17. Barbara JeanApril 24, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    LOVE them!!! cannot wait for the 'secret' formula!!!


    hugs and blessings
    barbara jean

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  18. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)April 25, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Bottles are my weakness too:)
    They look great here. Fantastic work as always.
    Hope to see you on my blog:)

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  19. Karina RussellApril 25, 2012 at 1:18 AM

    These are beautiful and the silver inside makes the designs on the bottles show up even more.

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  20. Amy ChalmersApril 25, 2012 at 5:14 AM

    wow, girl you are an inventor for sure!! I think this is genius and soon it will be showing up in the REstoration Hardware catalogue! You gotta patent your ideas!

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  21. www.MaisonStGermain.comApril 25, 2012 at 6:36 AM

    I am experimening with the same thing! Yours came out beautiful. So much fun isn't it?
    ~Debra xxx
    Capers of the vintage vixens

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  22. Jane@Cottage at the CrossroadsApril 25, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    OMG! I am going to buy some old bottles, just hoping that you'll give us the formula when you get it all worked out. These look fabulous!

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  23. DebbiedoosApril 25, 2012 at 7:26 AM

    LOL...you are a mad scientist Rosemary. I LOVE the technique..very cool effect.

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  24. GailApril 25, 2012 at 7:31 AM

    You are just amazing Rosemary! I LOVE those bottles!!! Thanks for sharing and I can't wait to see how you achieved that look. Enjoy your day, Gail

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  25. TinaApril 25, 2012 at 8:31 AM

    Those bottles turned out great!! I can't wait for the formula. Quick qestion...Did let out an evil laugh once you were finished?

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  26. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️April 25, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    Hi Rosemary,

    The bottles look amazing. Who would think adding dirt to the mix you could get that. :)

    Dee

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  27. BiljanaApril 25, 2012 at 9:28 AM

    Amazing dear Rosemary, they looks great:-) Hugs, Biljana

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  28. SarahApril 25, 2012 at 9:33 AM

    These look great! Visiting from Whatever Goes Wednesday!

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  29. Courtney ~ French Country CottageApril 25, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    So gorgeous Rosemary!! I love them!! You are so talented!

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  30. SayuriApril 25, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    I love these bottles too!
    They are amazing!!!

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  31. Curtains in My TreeApril 25, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    I can't keep up with you and all your creating

    every time i come over for a visit you have a new project up for show and tell, like I said you are a very busy gal

    the bottle is wonderful of course

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  32. Deborah@Green Willow PondApril 25, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Genius! Mad scientist indeed...I can just see you over a beaker of this brew. A little of this, a pinch of that, stir, stir, stir, and poof! Mercury glass is born. You throw back your head and laugh mirthlessly, "IT LIVES!." Muhahahahaha!

    Love these ;)

    Deborah

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  33. AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Now we get to see the mad scientist coming out in you! I'd say that these bottles are a pretty close to looking like Mercury glass.

    You go girl!

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  34. MelissaApril 25, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    How cool!!! I love how it makes the words and images on the bottles pop!

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  35. Faded CharmApril 25, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Love how these bottles turned out! I wish I could come to Joy's sale and meet both of you:-)

    Have fun!

    xoxo
    Kathleen

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  36. AnneApril 25, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    Rosemary,
    I love this technique.Looks amazing just like mercury glass.
    Anne

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  37. Shirley@Housepitality DesignsApril 25, 2012 at 6:33 PM

    Unbelievable technique...you ARE the "SANE SCIENTIST"....so, once you feel you have perfected the technique will you share??...or is there a patent in the future..:) :)

    Beautiful, beautiful Rosemary!!!

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  38. Michele M./ Finch RestApril 25, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    You truly are a remarkable artist.

    Everything you do just turns out so amazing.

    LOVE these bottles of yours!

    WELL DONE!

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  39. The Gilded JunqueYardApril 25, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    VERY COOL Rosemary!! Can't wait for the "class"
    xxo-j

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  40. Amy KinserApril 25, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    I know you hear it all of the time, but goodness, girl, you are GOOD!

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  41. ℳartina @ Northern NestingApril 25, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Girl you are TALENTED! Love them!!

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  42. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageApril 25, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Wow! Your genious strikes again! These look fabulous! I love how the details show up.

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  43. JeanineApril 25, 2012 at 11:12 PM

    They look awesome! I saw a set of Bubble Mercury Glass Bottles on Pottery Barns website. I like your's so much better.

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  44. VictoriaApril 26, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    That mind of yours knows no rest Rosemary...how in the heck do you even begin to think of these things!!! I really do think you're part scientist! These bottles are gorgeous!

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  45. time worn interiorsApril 26, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    love, love, love!
    tot

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  46. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeApril 26, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Dirt?? Can't wait to get the full "dirt" on this technique!

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  47. Debra@CommonGroundApril 27, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Wow Rosemary, these are wonderful!!

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  48. Lina - Fancy Frugal LifeApril 28, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Oh my goodness..love these! So pretty... As Always :-)

    Lina

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  49. Christina at I Gotta Create!April 28, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    Fabulous!! Love the "texture" you're achieving.
    <3 Christina

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  50. MelApril 30, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    You are so amazing! I love everything you do.

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  51. Mixed KreationsMay 3, 2012 at 6:09 AM

    WOW! How cool, your bottles look amazing. Love how the letters stand out. Your a genius. Thanks for sharing your wonderful bottle project.
    Linda @ MixedKreations.com/blog

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  52. Shari @ turnstylevogue.comMay 3, 2012 at 4:04 PM

    Woo hoo! Somebody who appreciates bottle makeovers like I do :) I am getting ready to "mercurize" a tall wavy bottle from my collection using a different technique. We will have to compare notes soon. Have a great weekend!

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  53. AshleighMay 8, 2012 at 1:10 AM

    I came over from the Thrifty Decor Chick party! I linked up a bottle tutorial too! Wanted to check yours out, and I am so glad I did. Those are just simply gorgeous. I am your newest follower. ;)
    Ashleigh @ Live Gorgeously

    Here are my vases:
    http://livegorgeously.blogspot.com/2012/04/painted-thrift-store-dollar-store-vases.html

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