Upcycling old bottles to create beautiful pieces of art makes a home beautifully charming. Being an art lover, bottle painting is always a fun and gratifying DIY project. In this blog, we will look at different bottle painting styles, such as Free Art, Mandala, amongst others, and some simple techniques to get you started.
1. Free Art Bottle Painting
Free art is about the freedom to be creative without rules. This kind of painting can be used with various colors, patterns, and strokes on glass bottles to create unique designs. You can experiment with:
- Abstract patterns
- Floral motifs
- Geometric shapes
- Inspirational quotes
How to Get Started:
- Soak the bottle in water for a few minutes then clean it thoroughly and remove labels.
- Apply a base coat with gesso or acrylic paint if needed.
- Use fine-tip brushes or sponges to create random strokes or designs.
- Allow the bottle to dry completely and seal it with a spray varnish.
2. Mandala Bottle Painting
Mandala art is the type of painting that is meditative and intricate with symmetrical patterns and dots. This is a style with stunning visual appeal and patience and precision. This is my most favorite one.
How to Get Started:
- You can directly start painting on the bottle or you can apply a base coat with acrylic colour or a gesso.
- Use a chalk pencil to outline a central point on the bottle
- Concentric circles are drawn and divided into sections
- Apply dots using a dotting tool or fine brush in a symmetrical pattern.
- Use bright or pastel colours to give the finish a richer appearance.
- Let it dry, and apply a protective coat to give it more durability.
3. Stained Glass Effect
This technique mimics the look of stained glass and is perfect for adding a touch of elegance to your interior decor.
How to Get Started:
- Use glass liner or 3D outliner paint to outline a design.
- Employ glass or acrylic paint in transparent hues and fill in the design.
- Allow it to dry completely and seal the paint using a varnish spray.
4. Decoupage on Bottles
Decoupage refers to the method of decorating bottles using paper cutouts, tissue paper, or fabric and sealing them with mod podge or glue.
How to Start:
- Choose decorative paper or printed napkins.
- Apply mod podge to the bottle and attach the cutouts.
- Smoothen air bubbles with a brush or a sponge.
- Use a top coat of mod podge to seal the design after it dries.
5. Ombre Bottle Painting
Ombre painting is an amazing gradient effect, blending two or more colors beautifully.
How to Begin:
- Choose two or more complementary colors.
- Mix and blend the colors in a gradient with a sponge or a soft brush.
- Let it dry and top with a clear varnish.
Final Thoughts
DIY painting on bottles is a fun and artistic way to recycle glass bottles and make beautiful pieces of art. If you are a fan of free art, mandalas, or stained glass, each of the techniques gives that personal touch to your home. So, grab some paint and start making your own next art piece!
Have you ever painted bottles before? Share with us in the comments below!
