I've decided to try and expand on my creativity, with a focus on aftershave decanters. So many of them have interesting shapes, and my mind goes around and around with what I might be able to do with them. Plus, I keep collecting Avon bottles - so, I've got a supply to experiment with!
So, I'm going to take off on a journey, painting and modifying aftershave bottles into whatever concept comes to mind. I might take an existing bottle and decorate it, while others I might build a display around. Still others I may add some unusual piece to it to change it into another thing entirely. I might also take a non-aftershave object and make it a decanter. Some artsy, others practical, others just to see if I can do it. Who knows where my mind may take me?
I invite you on the journey with me. Maybe you'll be amazed, maybe you be intrigued, maybe even you'll be inspired to crate your own creations. Heck, you might even laugh at some of the things I do! That's OK - laughter is good!
Please feel free to post your thoughts and comments, maybe a suggestion of something you'd like to see. I'll see what I can do!
To start off, here are two projects I've already done and posted pics before.
The first is an old glass crystal light bulb a customer brought in to me to find a replacement. I told him we didn't have anything that old and ornate, and he was kind enough to let me have the bulb. I was able to get the brass socket end off and remove the filament and post, then fashioned a holder out of some sheet ABS I had. I found a suitable cap, and wa-la: a decanter to hold my vintage Aqua Velva!
So, I'm going to take off on a journey, painting and modifying aftershave bottles into whatever concept comes to mind. I might take an existing bottle and decorate it, while others I might build a display around. Still others I may add some unusual piece to it to change it into another thing entirely. I might also take a non-aftershave object and make it a decanter. Some artsy, others practical, others just to see if I can do it. Who knows where my mind may take me?
I invite you on the journey with me. Maybe you'll be amazed, maybe you be intrigued, maybe even you'll be inspired to crate your own creations. Heck, you might even laugh at some of the things I do! That's OK - laughter is good!
Please feel free to post your thoughts and comments, maybe a suggestion of something you'd like to see. I'll see what I can do!
To start off, here are two projects I've already done and posted pics before.
The first is an old glass crystal light bulb a customer brought in to me to find a replacement. I told him we didn't have anything that old and ornate, and he was kind enough to let me have the bulb. I was able to get the brass socket end off and remove the filament and post, then fashioned a holder out of some sheet ABS I had. I found a suitable cap, and wa-la: a decanter to hold my vintage Aqua Velva!
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Actually not that good. 
