This
week we are making some of those cute condiment bottles for the
ketchup, mustard and mayo just like I used to have when my older kids
were little. They were sure a lot easier to take with when we ate
outside in the yard or had a picnic somewhere.
Since
the shape of these bottles is so simple they are easy to replicate
with paper and wood. If you have ever made any paper beads the
technique I am showing you should be somewhat familiar.
The
first step is to create the nozzle for our bottles. For this (after
trying several ideas) I decided that using a bamboo skewer from the
kitchen was going to be the best option. I didn't want that long
sharp point so I used my pencil sharpener to make a more gradual
blunt point. This then becomes the center of our bead.
For
the bulk of our bottle I used 1 strip of regular printer paper cut 11
½” by 2 1/8”. Wrap this around the skewer really tightly using
some Mod Podge to secure it. Follow this with 4 strips of the same
paper cut 2” by 11 ½”. Keep the cylinder as tight and straight
as you can. Keeping the bottom flat is the hardest part of the
process.
When
you have finished wrapping the paper around the skewer give it a good
coat of Mod Podge and let it sit long enough to completely dry.
Overnight is probably a really good idea.
When
they are dry use some sand paper or emery boards to smooth everything
up. Spend more time on yours than I was able to on mine. I really
needed to finish up quickly so I could get this video up on time.
Take you time and get yours a lot more even.
Follow
up with a good coat of craft paint and a clear finish.
If
you are feeling especially creative you can add a cute design to the
side of your bottles. Or just leave them plain like mine.
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