Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Shiny Stuff Bottle.

Only 3 entries this time so far, must be slacking.
This challenge took me a while as the clay is air dry and it took a while!
First I moulded 2 pieces of clay. First one draped around the base of the bottle and a heart shaped stopper. I pushed a swirly stamp into them to create some pattern and left them for several days to dry.


Next, I Frantaged with Aged Silver, parts of the bottle. I particularly liked the effect around the top. Probably should have said heat embossed.

Next, painted the stopper and base with PA fresco Little Black Dress and then added loads of Treasure Gold in a mixture of colours, Pewter, Spanish Gold, Brass and Aquamarine. Because of the black Acrylic base, the patterns showed up really well. 
I added an old necklace that I won on a charity stall in a local hospital and added TG to that too. It has a leather heart and I frantaged that as it looked too modern.

I attached the necklace around the neck of the bottle and added a TH key which I "rusted" with Spanish Topaz TG.
So, here is my bottle, with added treasures inside. My inspiration came from the fab PA blog and from Somerset Studio! 


And here it is at home on the kitchen dresser!


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15 comments:

  1. Helen27 January 2015 at 20:30

    Wow, Hazel, this is amazing!! I love the clay pieces, you'd never know if you hadn't told us! I especially like the heart. Wish I had half your imagination!

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  2. Sarah B27 January 2015 at 20:31

    beautiful Hazel - a fantastic idea xx

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  3. craftimamma27 January 2015 at 20:45

    What an amazing alteration to your bottle Hazel! It somehow looks as though it belongs on an old Spanish galleon ........don't ask me why, lol! It's brilliant!

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  4. Claire27 January 2015 at 21:43

    Another amazing project Hazel! The clay looks so great, not like clay at all! It looks right at home on your dresser xx

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  5. Julie Lee27 January 2015 at 23:59

    This looks absolutely amazing, Hazel. It is the kind of object that intrigues. I would love to sketch those textures and shapes as part of a still life. I love it! xx

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  6. Etsuko28 January 2015 at 11:08

    That is fabulous creation and great idea for embossing of the bottle neck and the body.
    Very amazing the gold heart cap and the pedestal. I agree with Helen too!! xxx

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  7. WendyK28 January 2015 at 17:39

    Your bottle is fabulous, love all the different elements.

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  8. massofhair28 January 2015 at 22:53

    Sensational altered bottle Hazel, looks very very old and tactile with all your added embellishments. Wonderful shiny stuff:-) xxx

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  9. Kirsten30 January 2015 at 06:50

    Wow!!!! That is GORGEOUS!

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  10. experiments in paper30 January 2015 at 23:08

    How fun!! Love the finished product, including the lock and key - perfect!
    xx Lynn

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  11. Alison31 January 2015 at 08:08

    Wow!!! Absolutely stunning clay work Hazel, this is so beautiful! xox

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  12. kaybee31 January 2015 at 09:27

    Fabulous piece, love that draped piece of clay around the bottom of the bottle.

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  13. www.deeadamsart.blogspot.co.uk1 February 2015 at 13:19

    This is amazing! Dee!

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  14. PaperArtsy1 February 2015 at 22:20

    How awesome does the clay look!! Fabulous idea, great execution! So totally elegant!

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  15. Craftyfield2 February 2015 at 19:15

    Oh Wow! Magnificent! It's original, creative and the shine on the clay is to die for. I think I need more Treasure Gold...

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