Eggshell-Covered Potion Bottle

This style of bottle is decorated with clean, broken eggshells.  The shells create an amazing scaly texture that can be painted to make the bottle look ancient. 

Step 1: Supplies

You need:
Bottles or Jars with lids or corks that fit the opening
Eggs - crack, remove contents, wash shell, and remove the membrane "skin" from inside the shells
Mod-Podge or white glue
Acrylic craft paints
Paint brushes
Masking tape (optional)
Paper label
Pencil
Scissors
Twine
Beads

Comments

[Lkymama]

These are amazing!

How many eggs does it take? Sorry if this is a silly question. I hate eggs.

[wmdavey]

I did a similar bottle using torn bits of masking tape and shoe polish years ago. It could possibly be done that way.

[starshipminivan]

This bottle took about 5 eggs. I probably could have done it with less but I had a number of shells ready to go and only selected the biggest pieces. If you're willing to use the smaller pieces, you can do it with less eggs.

[zplumley]

Also great for a NMBC fan. you can make sally's masters jars to carry along with you :P

[Jindel]

Great idea for a craft day with my grand daughter, who is a Harry Potter fan

[starshipminivan]

I hope you two enjoy making potion bottles. My daughters are big Harry Potter fans too!

[zombiefire]

same here

[starshipminivan]

I detail my label-making process here.  It has lots of applications, some which may become an Instructable.  This process is based on a lot of experimentation and trial and error--lots and lots of error, actually.  

[porcupinemamma]

Smashin' !!!!! (tee hee hee) Egg-cellent!

[splazem]

Cool. Does the bottle have texture (can you feel the eggshell pieces?) Great Project!

[starshipminivan]

Yes, the eggshell does give it a texture. The paint smooths the edges and fills in the gaps but it's an interesting texture. When I tap it with my fingernail, it rings like something ceramic.

[buteomont]

Me likey.