Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Beaded Bottle

I'm going to be in  overdrive this week getting ready for an antique market, but I wanted to quickly show you what I did with the bottle and beads.




Before.







Aside from the bottle and beads, I used a rose from shower curtain hooks, that I had no intention of using as shower curtain hooks.  I picked up a package of them at a garage sale.  I just removed the hook from one.



I held everything in place with rock hard water putty.  It's great for holding things in place.  I've used it to attach appliques, and make them.  It has lots of uses.  I'll show you a few projects using putty in future posts.  It comes in powdered form.  I just mixed it with water, and slathered it over the beads to hold them in place.




After it was dry (It dries really quick), I sanded it back a little.  I wanted texture, so I didn't sand it smooth.





So, my friend Kelly over at The Essence of Home was right with her guess.  I beaded the bottle. Just like I beaded the sap bucket.  The rose topper is the finishing touch.

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29 comments:

  1. AnneJuly 10, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Rosemary,
    LOVE this technique!Looks beautiful.
    (((Hugs)))
    Anne

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  2. Julie @ followyourheartwoodworkingJuly 10, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    You are so creative to come up with these masterpieces!

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  3. Amy ChalmersJuly 10, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    OMG Rosemary, you are so clever getting those roses off a shower hanger. Genius! love how it came out!

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  4. Tina@WhatWeKeepJuly 10, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Do you ever run out of ideas, Rosemary??? This is great.

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  5. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJuly 11, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    That looks amazing, Rosemary!

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  6. UnknownJuly 11, 2012 at 7:35 AM

    you can make ANYTHING magical!
    Karen

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  7. UnknownJuly 11, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Who thinks of this stuff??!!! Oh, that's right...YOU!! lol

    Awesome project.

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  8. savvycityfarmerJuly 11, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    see ya there!!

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  9. Decor & HarmonyJuly 11, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    You are a creative genius! Love it :) I would have never guessed this idea.

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  10. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresJuly 11, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Amazing! Such a creative use for little bits and pieces. Love it Rosemary!!

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  11. KellyJuly 11, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Aha! I knew it would at least be something similar. Ha! I love the added rose at the top. When I first looked at it, I wondered how you made that. Now I know! It actually reminds me of a rose on a cake with icing. It looks good enough to eat! ha!

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  12. Fishtail CottageJuly 11, 2012 at 12:57 PM

    wow - i mean really....WOW!!! I love what you do...your creations are so beautiful and unique! thank you for sharing, you are always so inspiring to me! oxox, tracie

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  13. Daphne Nicole & Lynda CadeJuly 11, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    OMG, your so talented, it looks beautiful!!!
    Hugs~~~ Daphne

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  14. One More Time EventsJuly 11, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Your creations are simply amazing! Love, Love,love it! Beautiful!

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  15. KathyJuly 11, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Beautifully done! This is so romantic and intriguing! No one would guess what the pieces looked like before - wonderfully done,
    Kathy

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  16. Curtains in My TreeJuly 11, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    I want to attend the antique market where you will be

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  17. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeJuly 11, 2012 at 4:22 PM

    And you have surprised us (or at least me) once again by introducing a new technique and new materials. This is beautiful!

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  18. Ethereal PLUS what I LoveJuly 11, 2012 at 6:17 PM

    This is so creative and pretty :)
    Francine

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  19. Ivy and ElephantsJuly 11, 2012 at 9:23 PM

    Looks gorgeous! But we only expect the best from you, of course. The rose topper just makes it!
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  20. Angie@Echoes of LaughterJuly 12, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    That is amazing! You are so creative! Angie xo

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  21. Noble VintageJuly 12, 2012 at 12:27 AM

    Gorgeous! Super creative :)

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  22. shabbyechic.blogspot.itJuly 12, 2012 at 2:19 AM

    OMG you are so creativ!!!

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  23. Shari @ turnstylevogue.comJuly 12, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Your unique talents never cease to amaze me. This turned out great!

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  24. EileenJuly 12, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Wow Rosemary, you are so creative. thanks for sharing your ideas with us. It is always a treat to read your blog.
    Eileen @ Cottage Beach House

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  25. UnknownJuly 12, 2012 at 12:18 PM

    Okay, after all these compliments... Do you really need another? (lol)
    Girl you have an awesome way of coming up with great ideas!
    And of course I too like this latest project of yours.

    Have a great Market show!

    Sandy
    P.s. I searched and searched at michaels for the Blender/transfer marker... They looked at me as if they had no clue what I was talking about!
    Now I will never find it.
    Bummer.

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  26. The Speckled Hen CottageJuly 12, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    The bottle transformation is so cool!!! But you re-purposing the rose shower curtain hooks~~~genius.

    Mickie

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  27. Athena at Minervas GardenJuly 12, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    This is really pretty--I could see it being used as a stylish paperweight in a French-inspired office!

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  28. BrandiJuly 12, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Unbelievable! I can't get over the before and now the after. You are so creative. Good luck at your show!

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  29. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereJuly 16, 2012 at 10:48 AM

    Rosemary, The bottle is beautiful and very creative! Thanks for linking to the Open House Party.

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