Wine bottle crafts are really popular. I like to recycle and repurpose as much as I can, especially when it comes to craft projects. Sure, I could have gone to the store and bought some vases to do this craft, but instead I used some empty wine bottles I had been saving.
Wine Bottle Crafts
I love beach décor and accents, and I had several starfish leftover from a previous project, so making this wine bottle craft was a given.
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but wine bottle crafts are pretty popular right now. Not sure if that’s a piggy back on the mason jar craft craze, or maybe it was around before that? Who knows, maybe there’s just a LOT of wine being consumed and people need ideas for using those empty bottles!
I know I have quite a few in my craft room still, and there will probably always be several in the wings waiting for inspiration so I can make more wine bottle crafts.
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As always, full printable supply list and instructions are at the end of this post.
For this project you will need the following supplies:
DecoArt Texture Glass (available at Michaels and other craft stores)
UPDATED: DecoArt Texture Glass is no longer available. While the company does offer a Heavy Gel Medium Gloss in their mixed media line, Liquitex also has a similar product called Gloss Heavy Gel. So I have updated the supply list here.
- Liquitex Gloss Heavy Gel (replacement for Texture Glass which has been discontinued)
- Paintbrush
- Toothpicks, plastic spoon, steel wool or scrubber pad
- Empty wine bottles, labels removed
- Beads in various sizes, natural and coastal colors (these are pretty)
- Twine or Hemp Cord
- Starfish
- Hot glue gun
Paint
- DecoArt Americana Crystal Gloss Enamel Paint, White
- DecoArt Americana Crystal Gloss Enamels Paint, Green
- DecoArt Americana Crystal Gloss Enamel Paint, Turquoise
- DecoArt Americana Crystal Gloss Enamel Paint, Brown
I discovered this really cool product called Texture Glass, but it’s no longer available. Please note that this craft project was in fact made with Texture Glass. I have offered a substitute product in the supply list.
You apply it with a paintbrush or putty knife then use either texture tools or other items (like toothpicks, a comb, sponge, etc) to add the texture. It dries clear with the awesome texture effect still in place!
I used a paintbrush to apply the Texture Glass (see note in supply list). On one bottle I used the round end of a plastic spoon to make scallops, on another toothpicks for lines, and the third I used a scrubber pad to add the texture.
Now you have to be patient and let it dry.
Here’s what they look like when they are almost dry. See how the white has turned clear?
Crystal Gloss Enamels have really pretty colors, but I wanted mine to be a bit more muted and beachy. So I mixed my three colors with white to tone them down a bit.
I painted each bottle and allowed them to dry. Once they were dry I strung various beads onto twine and hot-glued the “bead necklaces” to the bottles then glued the starfish in place. A pretty beach accent for your bathroom, porch or living room!
More wine bottle crafts
- Mosaic Wine Bottle
- Message in a Bottle
- Wine Bottle Chandelier – Mod Podge Rocks
- Wine Bottle Vases – Mod Podge Rocks
More beach crafts
If you like coastal decor and beach crafts, check out all of my beach craft ideas here. Otherwise, I’ve picked out a few of my favorites below for you to peruse :)
Wine Bottle Craft: Textured Beach Vase
Supplies
- Americana Crystal Gloss Enamels – White
- Americana Crystal Gloss Enamels – Green
- Americana Crystal Gloss Enamels – Turquoise
- Americana Crystal Gloss Enamels – Brown
- Liquitex Gloss Heavy Gel replacement for Texture Glass which has been discontinued
- Paintbrush
- Toothpicks plastic spoon, steel wool or scrubber pad
- Empty wine bottles labels removed
- Coastal beads
- Twine
- Starfish
- Hot glue gun
Instructions
- Use a paintbrush to apply the Gloss Heavy Gel. On one bottle I used the round end of a plastic spoon to make scallops, on another toothpicks for lines, and the third I used a scrubber pad to add the texture.
- Now you have to be patient and let it dry.
- Crystal Gloss Enamels have really pretty colors, but I wanted mine to be a bit more muted and beachy. So I mixed my three colors with white to tone them down a bit.
- Paint each bottle and allow them to dry.
- String various beads onto twine and hot-glue the “bead necklaces” to the bottles then glue the starfish in place.
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Rosemary zking says
I am using the paint you suggested but mine did not turn out as translucent as yours. I add white to my color fo I need to thin the paint to get that look?
Cora says
hi can they be left outside on a deck in the weather?
Amanda Formaro says
No I wouldn’t leave them outside. I don’t believe the product is formulated for outdoor use.
Shells says
How did you get the translucent look.? I have tried this a few different ways and it isn’t the least bit translucent unless it is sat right in front of a light source. What am I doing wrong?
Amanda Formaro says
The paint that I used is translucent. They are called Americana Crystal Gloss Enamels, you can find them at most craft stores and online :) The colors I used are in the printable instructions.
Ava says
Amanda I bought the Texture Crackle and applied to clear wine bottles and it dried white, did I miss a step to prime the bottles for the Textured Beach Bottles? Help I bought 5 jars
Amanda Formaro says
No there’s no priming needed but the Texture paint takes a while to dry. it will be white for a while, depending on the environment it’s in. If you craft in a cold basement, it will take longer to dry than in a heated room. They should be clear when completely dry and it can take anywhere from 24-72 hours.
Shells says
You got texture crackle instead of texture glass?
El İşi Tarifleri says
çok güzel
Amy says
cant find the glass texture at Michaels or ACMoore… Other sources???
Amanda Formaro says
Try Hobby Lobby. Or you can buy it online from the manufacturer here http://decoart.com/cgi-bin/Products.cgi?Paintable_Texture_-_Glass
Lorraine says
Hello Amanda
I can’t thank you enough for sharing your beautiful bottles with us. I have a project that I’m working on and I have been wracking my brain to think of how I can put waves on this glass. I didn’t want to just try painting waves on and I did think somewhat about texturizing because I saw something like this before. However, I never gave it anymore than a thought. After seeing how your beautiful bottles turned out, I decided to try it myself and I think I might be able to make some decent waves using all 3 of the methods you used. Thank you so very much. Sincerely Lorraine
Amanda Formaro says
That’s great Lorraine, I am so glad this post was helpful to you! :)
carolyn Swift says
Pretty cool. You could even just hang the necklace as a gift for someone. I especially like the textured one in the middle. Thanks for the ideas you share with us. CRS
Amanda Formaro says
Great idea about hanging a necklace as a gift!
Tamera says
Love these bottles and they would look great in my Beach/Cowboy living room. How much would you charge if someone asked you to make them for a non-crafty person?
Amanda Formaro says
Hi Tamera. I don’t make things to sell, but I do have two of the three bottles pictured here and I would sell those. I have the green one and the blue one. Let me know if you are interested.
carol says
I love the beach decorated stuffs.
Amanda Formaro says
Thanks Carol :)