Creating a unique interior sometimes does not require as much effort as it sometimes seems; all it takes is a little imagination, imagination and a little free time.
Each of us remembers bottles with notes from travelers and sailors, sometimes floating on the waters of the oceans for centuries. Or small ships in glass bottles or empty containers with flowers, acting as a replacement for a vase.
How can you create an artistic masterpiece from an ordinary glass bottle? There are many photographs of bottle decor posted on the Internet.
And in our article we will talk about this in detail with detailed master classes on bottle decoration.
Decorating with colored salt
This DIY bottle decor does not require any special skills. Bottles of different shapes are suitable; the more interesting the curves, the more original the design will be.
In any work, the main material must be washed. Then we start processing the salt. We divide it into several parts, process it with different colors, you can use gouache, acrylic, crayons, whatever suits your liking and is found in the closet.
Dry the salt thoroughly and place it in the oven at low temperature. Pour the salt into the container, trying not to mix the layers, and gently tilt the bottle to create waves.
Seal with a lid and decorate with strands, ribbons or leave the original appearance.
Alcohol and candy
The classic set of alcohol and sweets is usually given to women, but there are also men with a sweet tooth. To turn sweets into a men's set with alcohol, you need to properly arrange the gift.
Motorcycle made from a bottle of whiskey and candy
If desired, whiskey can be replaced with any other alcohol, the main thing is to maintain the general idea.
For manufacturing you will need the following set of products and materials:
- a bottle of alcohol;
- candies of different shapes and sizes (the exact quantity depends on the shape and capacity of the container);
- black and gold corrugated paper;
- wire 1-2 mm thick (larger diameters are difficult to bend);
- glue gun;
- scissors;
- ruler;
- pencil;
- round blanks for wheels. They can be made from lids of suitable diameters or cut out ribbons and glue rings from cardboard or plastic bottles;
- base (a rectangular piece of chipboard, MDF or plywood with a thickness of at least 3-16 mm);
- triangular wedge stand (made of timber, foam plastic or thick cardboard);
- additional decor (braid, foil, etc.).
The master class on making a gift bottle is quite simple. Initially, the stand is decorated. To do this, it is wrapped in corrugated paper (like a box with a gift). If desired, the base can be additionally decorated with braid, sweets or painted.
Depending on the candy available, wheels can be made in different ways:
- make disks of the required diameter from foam plastic. Wrap them in corrugated paper, and hide the edges of the paper under glued round candies packed in metal foil;
- Decorate the round blanks and cover them with trapezoidal candies, as shown in the photo below. It is advisable to wrap such a blank on top with adhesive tape, so the candies will hold more firmly. If the final version is not very neat, the Wheels can be wrapped in corrugated paper and the joints hidden under additional candies;
- Cone-shaped candies are glued together with a “flower”. The edges are covered with double-sided tape, and it is hidden under a tape of black corrugated paper. The candy wrappers can additionally be wrapped in silver foil, so they will resemble light alloy wheels (distantly, but they will). If desired, the center can be supplemented with a round candy (coin).
Then the wheels are firmly glued to the base so that a bottle can be placed between them, acting as a frame. If it lies unstable, a wedge stand is installed under it, and all components are fixed with a glue gun.
The steering wheel is made of wire. To do this, it is bent in the desired way, having previously wrapped the base with a tape of corrugated paper or foil.
A “seat” and a “gas tank” made of candies are laid out on top of the bottle. All elements are fastened with a heat gun.
Small details are added: headlights, handles, exhaust pipe, mirrors, etc. They can be made from matching candies or rolled from foil and wire.
The process of making a motorcycle cannot be called too complicated; the main thing is to ensure that the structure is strong and stable.
This gift bottle is suitable for any event: February 23, anniversary, professional holiday, etc.
A cannon of sweets and cognac for February 23
The idea of the gift remains the same, but the execution is simpler.
To make it you will need almost the same set of items:
- decorated stand;
- a bottle of your favorite alcohol;
- round candies (they will act as cannonballs, so another shape is not very suitable);
- heat gun;
- blanks for wheels. In this case, two boxes of monpensier will work well (monpensier with cognac is, of course, an amateur combination, but the shape and size of the boxes are ideal);
- corrugated paper, twisted cord and any other decor.
The step-by-step manufacturing instructions are similar:
- candy kernels are glued onto the decorated base in a heap;
- wheel blanks are covered with corrugated paper, the joints of which are hidden under the decor of braid or twisted cord;
- The “wheels” are glued to the bottle with a heat gun (it is better to choose a flat or rectangular container). In this case, you need to ensure that the wheels are at the same level;
- the resulting “gun” is attached to the base;
- Additional decor can be added upon request.
Considering the specific theme of the decoration, this design is more suitable for February 23rd or as a gift to the military or law enforcement officers.
Cognac and sweets cake
This composition of cognac and sweets has already become a classic. This present is suitable not only for individual congratulations, but also as a gift for a male team (this decor would be appropriate for February 23, and for any corporate holiday).
If the cake is small, then all you need to make it is a container of alcohol, candy and a glue gun. For a massive multi-tiered craft, it is advisable to additionally stock up on a box of chocolates, which will act as a base, or a special base for the cake (they are sold in confectionery stores). Additional fixation around the perimeter may also be necessary. Not all men like satin ribbons; such decor can be replaced with decorative braid or hemp.
In the simplest version, a bottle of alcohol is placed in the center of the composition, and a circle is covered with sweets in several rows. In this case, choose narrow and long varieties of sweets, which are placed vertically.
To get a more original and beautiful cake decoration with a bottle of alcohol, you will need several types of candies of different shapes. In this case, it is desirable that the shades of the candy wrappers match the color of the bottle label.
A box of chocolates or a base is placed at the base of the “cake”. A composition of sweets and cognac is harmoniously placed on top of the base. After that, the resulting gift set is decorated with braid or twisted cord (the main thing is not to put too much on flowers, beads and ribbons - after all, this is a gift for a man).
Grenade made from sweets and cognac for February 23
A very simple DIY gift with cognac. To make it you will need a minimum set of materials:
- a bottle of alcohol resembling a “lemon” in its shape;
- protective or brown ribbon for decorating bouquets (sold in office supply or flower shops);
- wire;
- heat gun;
- candies (preferably in green packaging).
It is very easy to wrap such a gift beautifully. The glass surface is completely covered with candies. The neck is wrapped in tape, and a “lever” is made from it. The “check” is rolled up from wire and wrapped with the same tape.
In order to decorate a bottle with decoupage or kanzashi for February 23, it will take several hours or even days - such decoration can be completed in 20 minutes. At the same time, the gift will look original and interesting.
Coloring
Painting from the inside: pour the dye into the bottle, twist it at different angles, turn it over, wait for the excess paint to drain and dry.
Painting the outer surface. Acrylic and stained glass paints are suitable, it is advisable to choose waterproof options. Before painting the bottle, clean and degrease it.
Apply the background with a sponge or large brush. We paint on a dried background. You can use, as previously mentioned, self-adhesive templates in the form of stripes, geometric shapes and other patterns.
We coat the finished surface with varnish; to give it a matte finish, you can go over it with fine sandpaper. And to add shine, we apply several layers of varnish, allowing the previous one to dry.
How to decorate a bottle of cognac for a man on Valentine's Day?
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As a rule, men have a rather cold attitude towards such attributes of Valentine's Day as hearts. Therefore, if you paint a bottle of cognac with them or paste them over it, it probably won’t make him very happy.
In view of this, it will be better if you do something more original, for example, a surprise using the terra technique. In this case, to decorate glass containers you will need eggshells, glue, ordinary rope and a couple of artificial stones of different shapes.
So:
- Degrease the bottle with acetone and start applying glue to it
- Apply it in small areas and immediately cover them with pieces of eggshell
- Decorate half the bottle this way
- Next, cut the kraft paper into small pieces and moisten it with water
- When it softens, dip it in PVA glue for 1 minute.
- Remove the paper from the glue and, forming small folds, distribute it over the top of the bottle
- Wait for everything to dry, and then decorate everything with rope and artificial stones
Decoupage
A type of art such as decoupage is gaining momentum in modern creativity; in a similar style, you can create stunning antique items and even New Year’s bottle decors.
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First, degrease the container. Then we cover it with material. The main thing is to soak it well with glue. We dry the surface, paint it with white acrylic paint, the shade can be any.
Cut out the pattern of the napkin and separate the top layer. The work is delicate and painstaking. We place the cutout on the background, glue it, do the work quickly, without letting the glue dry, and smooth it out, otherwise bubbles and unevenness may form.
After the work has dried, we coat everything with varnish. We decorate with additional elements.
How to decorate a bottle of cognac for a man for the New Year?
Christmas tree made of cognac
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The easiest way to decorate a bottle of cognac for the New Year is to make a Christmas tree out of it. However, remember, in order for the gift to visually resemble a forest beauty, the container must have a suitable shape. This means that you will need to find alcohol that is bottled in a flat bottle that expands at the very bottom.
After the cognac is purchased, all you have to do is wrap it as carefully as possible with fluffy New Year's rain and decorate all this beauty with small Christmas tree decorations and snowflakes. In addition, we bring to your attention a few more ideas for decorating a New Year's bottle of cognac.
Twine decor
Bottles decorated with twine go perfectly with the marine theme and casual style of the interior. We degrease the clean surface, wrap it with twine, do not apply glue to the entire surface in advance to avoid drying out.
We glue shells and other seafood, firmly fixing the parts. The particles must be pressed until they are fixed.
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The space between the parts can be filled with sand. If desired, fill the glass container with shells, create a beautiful design for the neck, another artistic approach.
The twine is perfectly complemented with elements of beads, lace inserts, ribbons, and feathers to add medieval chic.
Beer and vodka cake
This gift is suitable for a large company. Making such a cake is very easy, the main thing is to take into account the final weight of the composition.
The base in this case should be strong enough (a cake base will not work). It is best to use a metal or glass tray. Alcohol is installed on it in tiers.
In a “cake” that needs to be transported, all the cans and bottles should be secured together with a glue gun. If transportation of the gift is not required, it is enough to tie the tiers with gift ribbon.
There is a little trick for those who don’t want to give the birthday boy too much alcohol. You can place an empty plastic bottle with the neck cut off inside the cake. It will fill the central part, reducing the number of gift bottles.
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DIY military bottle. Master class by Elena Chaika
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- Today we will make a removable suit for a bottle in the form of a military uniform. For beginning needlewomen, I have prepared a photo master class “Do-it-yourself military bottle.”
- Photo 1. We will need: black bias tape 12 meters, white 1.5 meters, white ribbon 5 x 30 cm, 2 pieces of ribbon 2.5 cm wide, black ribbon 2.5 cm wide, stars and buttons.
- We will make a senior lieutenant of the Navy.
- Photo 2. We put a bag on the bottle and secure it with thread on top.
- Photo 3. We loosely wrap the bottle with cardboard and glue it together.
- Photo 4. We make “hangers”, not forgetting about the teeth for connecting the parts.
- Photo 5. This is how the hangers turned out.
- Photo 6. Cover the hole at the back with a piece of cardboard.
- Photo 7. Cut out a strip of cardboard for the collar, not forgetting the teeth, and glue it to the bottle at a slightly angle.
- Photo 8. Measure the required distance and cut off the “collar” using a soldering iron.
- Photo 9. Glue it to cardboard.
- Photo 10. Fix the collar with tape.
- Photo 11. We fold a 5 cm wide tape in half (for density) and use a soldering iron to make a corner like this.
- Photo 12. We glue this tape as a bib.
- Photo 13. Making a tie and gluing it.
- Photo 14. We begin to glue the uniform to the back of the bottle along the edge of the white tape.
- Photo 15. Create the desired cutout of the jacket at the front.
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Bottle decor with ribbons
Decoration with satin ribbons is widely used to decorate wedding champagne bottles, from simple weaving with ribbons to intricate compositions.
A special feature of such bottles is that they are combined with glasses and other paraphernalia of the celebration.
It is also necessary to maintain the color scheme of the holiday and contain the main color of the ceremony, if any.
The instructions for decorating bottles with ribbons are similar to all methods of decoration: prepare the container, wash it, dry it, choose decorations, transparent glue and make it.
Corrugated paper method
The choice of options suitable for the stronger sex is not that great.
Clothing for a bottle on February 23rd is already a classic. For men in shape, this option is also suitable for other holidays. A “civilian” uniform can be replaced by a tailcoat or an official suit.
But not everyone likes business style clothing; stylized outfits can serve as a substitute, for example, a cloak, a mask and a bottle hat - they will make “Zorro” from gift alcohol, and by playing with colors and style you can get a cowboy, Dracula, bullfighter or superhero.
It’s easy to decorate alcohol with corrugated paper. All you need for this is PVA glue, scissors, tape measure and paper of the desired shades. Naturally, you still need imagination and a certain level of skill.
Whether you need to remove the label depends on the outfit you choose. When only a cloak and hat or other decorations that only partially cover the glass are used as decoration, the factory stickers can be left. If the container is completely covered with corrugated paper during the decorating process, it is better to remove the labels first. This way the paper will lie smoother.
Simple ways to wrap a gift bottle
Clothing or a military uniform on a bottle is not the only way to decorate with corrugated paper. The original packaging method is widely used. A whimsically wrapped container looks interesting and unique.
In this case, additional decor is practically not used, so as not to turn the laconic men's packaging into a disorderly pile of jewelry.
Another simple way to decorate a bottle with paper is to use a gift bag. This design looks strict and stylish. This type of decoration is perfect for an anniversary and February 23rd. If difficulties sometimes arise with the production of “clothes” (the paper does not fit as well as we would like or the cut lines are not straight enough), then such problems do not arise with packaging in the form of a bag.
Types of whiskey
There are several types of whiskey, which differ in the principle of production. Among them:
• malt whiskey (Single Malt) produced by one distillery; • malt whiskey from a mixture of products from different distilleries (Pure Malt). Single Cast Malt, or single-barrel whiskey, also applies here.
Sometimes they also consider a classification that takes into account the raw materials for making a strong drink - for example, they talk about barley, corn, wheat whiskey. If the bottle is marked Blend, this means that the whiskey is mixed - for example, the product contains both malt and barley whiskey.
Pure grain whiskey contains the Grain label on the packaging. It is found quite rarely, and in terms of cost it is the most expensive of all varieties. It also has 3 types:
1. Single Grain – whiskey from the same enterprise; 2. Grain Single Barrel - a product from the same barrel; 3. Pure Grain – a mixture of products from different enterprises.
All these characteristics are important for true connoisseurs of good alcohol, so when purchasing whiskey in London stores, it is a good idea to pay attention to the corresponding marks on the packaging. They also indicate the authenticity of the product
The most popular and most sought after brands of whiskey from different manufacturers are listed below.
Design options
The most common options for gift and interior bottles:
- New Year's;
- wedding - bride and groom;
- set “tulips”;
- to “March 8”, “February 23”;
- for anniversaries (with memorable dates), etc.
The basis for decoupage is empty or full bottles, small bottles, carboys, as well as vases, decanters, and glass jars. Plastic containers are used less often, since they are inconvenient to glue and they themselves are not durable enough.
An interesting wedding gift would be two bottles of champagne, decorated in the shape of the bride and groom, and there is a lot of room for creativity when choosing a “bride’s outfit” of tights. A composition of a lady in a hat and a gentleman in a suit is a souvenir from the same series.
Vintage bottles with photos glued to them will fit perfectly into a Provence interior. Glass containers decorated with roses rolled from tights will suit the romantic design of the room. If you attach an unzipped zipper to the bottle, and coins in its opening, then with proper coloring it will suit the style of hi-tech, industrial, loft, etc.
New Year's souvenir
On the eve of the New Year holidays, one of the main concerns of people is the selection of original gifts for employees, friends and loved ones.
An undoubted highlight of the festive table can be an originally designed bottle of traditional champagne, “dressed” in a Santa Claus costume.
To make the costume of the messenger of good wishes you will need:
- red and white fabric;
- cotton wool for beard;
- buttons and beads;
- paper, pen, needle, thread and scissors.
Safety precautions
The design of pop requires compliance with the following rules:
- carefully examine the glass of the vessel - there should not be the slightest flaw on it. Otherwise, the container is not suitable for decoration;
- do not expose the drink to sudden temperature changes;
- Do not shake the vessel during operation under any circumstances.
Remember! Even strict adherence to safety rules does not guarantee against accidents. Therefore, do not decorate sparkling wine with children.
What else can you give?
There are many unique alcoholic drinks that embody the traditions of the producing countries, and the recipes for their preparation are kept strictly secret and passed down from generation to generation.
Among them:
- Riga Balsam will be a good gift for a woman of Balzac age. It can be consumed in its pure form or added to tea or coffee.
- An excellent herbal-infused Czech Becherovka or German Jägermeister would be a useful gift for both women and men.
- Sherry is suitable for mature men who know a lot about this drink, or, on the contrary, for those who like to try something new.
- Madera and Porto will undoubtedly delight all those who prefer lower strength drinks and want to enjoy a glass of strong wine.
- Cahors as a gift is always appropriate for a person of deep faith. The best option would be Kagor from Massandra, for example, Yuzhnoberezhny.
Rum for connoisseurs of traditions
This version of alcohol will appeal to those bosses who love the unambiguous, pronounced taste characteristic of rum and bourbon.
When choosing rum, remember that the best drinks in this class are produced in Cuba, Guadeloupe, Jamaica and Puerto Rico. Among all the possible options (white, gold and dark), it is better to give preference to dark rum, since its aging exceeds 5 years.
Good options would be:
- Fans of soft fruity notes will love it;
- Hispaniola rum aged 5 years. This is the famous Dominican rum, which has a mild taste due to a complex filtration system during production.