Hey there!
Today I am sharing How to turn a soda bottle into a mercury glass bottle.
At least that is what this piece looks like to me.
I am having more fun playing with Rit dye and Mod podge than anyone on the planet.
I am hoping you are running out and trying these new techniques too.
Let’s start with a plain empty soda bottle.
If you read my last post on my Mason jars painted with Mod podge and Rit dye
you will see basically the same technique
only difference is I did add a splash of golden yellow.
Fill bottle with mod podge
I would say about an inch
Take just a cap full of Rit dye
I used the color purple
Pour it in the bottle
shake, shake , shake to cover every square inch.
Let dry for about 15 minutes or so, then if you want to add a tad {Half a cap full}
of another color as I did
Golden Yellow. Do, so
then let that dry
and this will
be your end result
I think it definitely has the mercury glass look.
I put it in the window as it was drying.
Today I received a box full of new color from Rit dye and I can’t wait to play with more.
I will be dying the way of the world.
Here are some mercury glass bottles I found on line $44.00 @
Z-gallery
And this is where the bottle lives..on the coffee table.
You notice when the combination dries, it takes on a life of it’s own inside the bottle.
I love that!
Of course paired up with my faux stained Rit dye and Mod podge window..
looks pretty Rit zy! in there:)
Have a great day.
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Now that is cool!
Wow…I got a weird avatar on my previous comment -lol.
I agree, it does look like mercury glass! I have to pick me up some Rit dye and try these projects, they look so neat! Thanks for sharing, Debbie.
Debbie 🙂
I’ve loved all of your Rit dye and mod podge projects but this one is my favorite by far!!! Can you guess why? Love love love the purple bottle! Can’t wait to try this!!!
I completely get it:) You will have fun with this one Gail!
So cool! You’ve been so creative with your dye projects!
Brilliant idea Debbie, sharing on my FB page tomorrow:) Keep the ideas coming!
Debbie..love this one,maybe my favorite…It looks like mercury glass.
Thank you Jessie! Been enjoying it.
I would love to see it done in Blue as well.Keep the ideas coming..love them.
Debbie – I am a little behind and meaning to get over and check out all of your “Rit-zy” projects!! This is so cool!! Pinning and sharing!
xoxo
I want to try this so badly but I cannot find liquid Ritz dye. Any suggestions??
http://www.ritdye.com/
Oh wow, that’s gorgeous Debbie! I’m definitely going to give this a go:)
Debbie this is really cool!!!
Cynthia
Patty you are not alone..I can only find the box Rit dye as well.Will have to figure something out !!!
http://www.ritdye.com/
Thanks Debbie…
This is so much FUN and the possibilities with colors is endless. Can’t wait to give it a try 🙂
xoxo
Debbie,
That is really beautiful and it seems so easy. Beauty and ease, that’s the way to go!
I love the photo on the coffee table in front of the fireplace. It is definitely magazine worthy.
Love to you and those handsome men,
Ginger
Awww…very sweet of you Ginger. Big hugs to Bob too!
I have to be totally honest, Debbie, I have not used Rit dye since I was in high school and we used to dye our kickline socks to match our uniforms, but I am so intrigued! The bottle is so interesting, but I am totally in love with the stain glass window! On my way to check it out and then off to the store for some Rit! 🙂 Thanks!
That is just too cool! I love how it turned out. Looks like I’m going to have to play with some Rit dye & Mod Podge soon!
So fun ! These are things I would never in a million years think to do. That’s why I visit here!
Wow! that sure does look like mercury glass! I love how you set it up on the window sill against the green background:) I also love your gorgeous fireplace, Debbie! The finish on it so beautiful:) Have a lovely weekend! Hugs,Poppy
very pretty bottle debbie! Love the colors you chose.
gail
What a cool idea…Love the color!!
Very nice project.
Can you do this with mason jars? I was wondering is this water proof?
Yes if you check out my rit dye gallery you will see I have done mason jars. If you do the inside you have to use a poly in order to make them waterproof outside or inside. Thanks!
Do you dry them upside down? If not, do they pool in the bottom?
Hmm..I can’t quite remember. If I recall I did a lot of swirling around of the combination to make it even. It dried nicely and didn’t pool at the bottom. I know what you are saying though. I say experiment. It’s only a bottle. I would try it upside down on a plastic garbage bag. Try to get it all even though before you do that.