| Finding exotic or unique accessory pieces for your | | | | paper, because due to its texture, it will easily tear and |
| rooms can be rather pricey. However, there is a cost | | | | clump. An alternative application is to first brush on a |
| effective way to add a dazzling touch to common | | | | coat of paste on your bottle or bowl, then lay strips or |
| objects like discarded wine bottles or garage sale | | | | overlay large pieces of tissue paper on it. Next, brush |
| bowls, using simple materials like tissue paper. Here are | | | | on another coat of your paste over those strips. This |
| the basic supplies that you need:o Tissue Paper (solid | | | | application is similar to the technique used for Paper |
| or decorative)o Empty wine or fragrance bottles and | | | | Mache. |
| bowlso White craft glue (or decoupage paste)o | | | | 4. Flip your object over, once it's completely dry and |
| Watero Disposable plastic cupo Sponge Brusho Plastic | | | | apply your tissue paper underneath to give it a finished |
| knife or wooden stirrero Disposable gloveso | | | | look. |
| Polyurethane or Crystal Clear Gloss Spray | | | | 5. After your objects are dry, apply a light coat of |
| While looking through flea markets or garage sales, | | | | polyurethane, or spray on a coat of clear gloss and |
| you may run across some uniquely shaped glass | | | | allow to dry thoroughly. |
| objects that have hidden potential, regardless of their | | | | This project is very inexpensive, especially when you |
| condition. Unless they are vintage pieces, these objects | | | | use free objects. The tissue paper and glue can be |
| will probably cost around fifty cents to one dollar. Use | | | | purchased at your local craft store or places that sell |
| the following easy steps to begin your conversion: | | | | everything for one dollar. This project will not cost |
| 1. Thoroughly clean your bottles or bowls. | | | | more than five dollars, unless you want to paste beads |
| 2. Since this project is rather messy, put on your | | | | or other embellishments on your objects. You can |
| disposable gloves. Mix one part water with one part | | | | arrange your finished accessories in a vignette on top |
| white glue paste in a disposable cup and stir. You can | | | | of a table, dresser, buffet or in the corner of a counter |
| use decoupage paste if you prefer. | | | | top in your kitchen. Use your imagination and have fun |
| 3. Randomly tear strips or pieces of tissue paper and | | | | with this project! |
| dip it into your paste. Don't over saturate your tissue | | | | |