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Fleur De Plastic Bottle

Pretty and simple. Yet another way to reuse water bottles.

If there is interest I will post the instructions.

Thanks for looking!

Reuse, Reduce, Recycle!!

10 comments

May 15, 2012. 11:24 AMcandilee47 says:

What kind of paint did you use and did you use varnish afterwards?? What is clearcoat? Thanx

May 15, 2012. 7:11 PMzipped_shut (author) says:

I used acrylic craft paint for the project posted. I've also used glass paint, spray paint and pottery paint. They all have interesting effects.
Clear coat is a varnish. I used 3m's clear coat for this project. It comes in a spray can and is usually found in the art section of craft stores. Sometimes its found with the spray paint as well.

Best of luck!!

Feb 24, 2012. 2:27 PMelkelley1970 says:

I want to know how you painted it.

Nov 30, 2011. 10:16 AMClaire298 says:

what kind of paint did you use on the flowers? love this idea!!!

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Jul 18, 2011. 4:34 AM

sunshiine says:

Love this! Please share more of your talent.

Jun 8, 2011. 7:03 PMtheredwolf says:

Nice idea, looks pretty. I love the spring addition. :) I assume you cut the general shape out first then used your lighter for the warped look. I don't think instructions are really called for, your pictures say enough. :) I will definitely have to give this a try next time we buy soda. Thanks for uploading this.

Jun 8, 2011. 9:09 PMzipped_shut (author) says:

Its pretty basic. the top of the bottle off. cut from the large open area towards the middle. Shape the edges a little and use lighter to melt them more into shape. Paint the underside and when its dry clearcoat it. :D