Decorating bottles with leather do it yourself

Decor bottles of leather - the original way to give the old, unnecessary things a second life. The finished product can be presented as a present, which will be very useful when there is a rush for handmade gifts. It is wrapped in special paper or placed in a box with a bow. Dressing does not exclude the possibility of using the bottle for its intended purpose. For women, sweet liquor is poured into a gift container, and stronger drinks are suitable for men.

Decorated objects decorate your house: the souvenir is universal, suitable for any room. The bottles will become a non-trivial addition to the interior and bring comfort to the bedroom, kitchen, living room, hallway. They make candlesticks, vases and legs for lamps. Do not think that this decor is suitable only for retro, Provence or vintage. Special coating, “steel” colors and stylish elements are suitable even for high-tech. Consider step-by-step instructions for working with glass or ceramic containers and learn how to select materials.

Materials

Skin decoration is just one way to transform a bottle. Along with this method, the techniques of decoupage (transferring pictures to the surface), coloring, spraying, using napkins, twine fabric and polymer clay for decoration are popular. Variants of decoration empty packaging mass. If its walls retain transparency, then put inside the composition of chopped vegetables with vinegar essence, layers of croup, colored sand. For leather decoration fit pieces of material from old coats, jackets or furniture upholstery. They do not have to be natural. Artificial leather also looks good. Her problem is only in the fact that things that have become worthless usually have a “non-salable” look and it is quite difficult to find a piece more decently, without cracks and ruptures. Natural coverage will retain its original appearance and will last much longer. For the role of the main “hero” of the composition, choose:

In addition to a piece of skin, you will need:

• Decorative elements: pictures, brooches, beads, cabochons, coins, glass beads, buttons close to the basic material of the shade. Also in the course are pebbles and shells;
• Scissors, tweezers and nippers;
• Universal glue.

Among the variety of additional elements, choose only those parts that are suitable for the realization of the idea of ​​composition. It needs to be thought out right away. The fact is that the skin decor is just a beautiful covering, which should have some kind of accent from another material. Then the bottle or flask will look complete.

Before choosing a material, determine the final result of the work. Depending on how you want to get the product, to what style of interior it is intended, choose the skin of a certain thickness, strength, color and texture.

Step by step instructions for decorating the bottle

First you need to prepare the bottle itself. Its label is soaked and cleaned with glue residue. Then the surface is dried and degreased with alcohol. From the skin cut out the appropriate size of the container piece. On the back of it carefully smeared with glue. The skin has the ability to quickly absorb it, so immediately apply it to the glass, while at the same time pulling and fastening the ends. The neck is glued separately with a thinner piece. If you want to get a relief surface with an abundance of chaotically scattered folds, then with your fingers, squeeze the material into an “accordion” until it is stuck. Usually use several layers of skin. The bottom one is used as a base, and additional “crumpled” pieces are glued on top. Finally, decorative elements are attached to the center of the composition. If you use brooches, the nippers cut off the extra needles and binding mechanisms from the "wrong" side.

If you are new to this business, then as a first experimental sample, it is better to take a 0.5 liter bottle. Smaller containers will require hard work and decorating skills.

Skin decoration ideas

If there were beautiful locks in the old cloak, they will also be used to create the original product. Do not rush to reject and discard such parts of the material. Cut out this piece and stick it to the bottle so that the unlocked lock fits into the center of the composition. It can "open" the view of glued coins, cabochons surrounded by glass beads, pearl deposits. Especially popular is the "pirate" design style, where the skin is combined with decorative "treasures". Such bottles, abundantly wrapped with chains with coins and other attributes of the life of sea robbers, organically look with aged chests of "dead". Strong rum - the fire water of fearless pirates is usually poured into the container. In addition, a similar technique is used to decorate a set of glasses for themed celebrations. It is possible to make volumetric flowers from the skin or an original relief coating imitating the shibori ribbon bends. Beautifully painted leather looks on glass containers. For example, steel color, luxurious gold suitable for retro or vintage style. Bedside table, hinged shelves in the living room or storage space in the kitchen will decorate such interior elements. Along with a set of vials for spices, they will enliven the atmosphere and create additional comfort.

Pot decor

Flower pots are another important decorative element of the room. They are pasted over with coffee beans, cereals, broken glass in the manner of a mosaic pattern, with string and beads. Master classes on their design offer a lot of options: from the "reaped" techniques and to the method of welded seams. They decorate pots in the manner of bottles: the container is also cleaned and degreased before starting work. You should not use suede and velor as the main material, because the capacity will be exposed to the sun and periodically water its contents, which is fraught with fading colors and wetting of the decor. In the design of the pots prevail plant compositions and ornaments. The surfaces with skin pieces of leather of various colors and sizes glued to them look beautiful. Their joints (relief seams) are covered with durable knitting threads, pre-dyed. These pieces make fantastic flowers and neat leaves. Leather blends in with seashells and starfish as a backdrop.

Making a basket of leather

Flashing bottles in the manner of the basket also looks quite original. This work will require special patience, because just cutting strips of skin will take a long time. First you need to make a frame "frame". On the bottle are glued side strips, from which the weaving of the base will begin. Two vertical pieces attached to each other on the side of the product, which will be reverse. Then they glue the transverse strips with a "gap" of about 0.3 mm. When the composition dries, begin to weave itself. Vertical stripes are attached to the lateral horizontal and alternate further overlay on the skin with poddevaniem under it. The finished weaving is decorated on top with “berries” cut out of the material and leaves. Other compositions are possible, but it is the village still lifes that look most organically on the “basket” background.

Conclusion

The work of finishing leather is, perhaps, the most ancient crafts. Mastering all the nuances of a technician at home certainly will not work, but you can not limit yourself to decorating bottles. This material decorates old chests, wraps up diaries and caskets, creates luxurious wall panels. Variants of using unnecessary pieces of leather weight, so do not rush to throw out old jackets or wiping upholstery. From it, you can create an elegant element that, with its appearance, does not even suggest the idea of ​​handmade. Remember that to create a decoration with your own hands you will need not only inspiration, but also a lot of patience, without which the work will not be complete.