I love decorating bottles. Many of them have such an interesting shape that it seems sad to throw them away.
dishwasher. Then I sterilise in the microwave.
The first step is to use white glue diluted half and half with water to cover the bottles with about two layers of tissue (paper handkerchiefs) I then let this dry before adding details in air dry clay. The clay will adhere to the tissue covered bottles if brushed with a little glue.
When this is dry I paint with black acrylic paint.
Finally I use metallic paints.
The result is extremely hard wearing. I've used the ones in the picture now every day for more than a year. As the time goes by they beco
me more mellow in cour. More antique looking which is very attractive,
The bottles can be rinsed and dabbed dry.
They should not be put in the dishwasher!
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