Buoy, Buoy, Oh Ya, Buoy, Buoy,
Save the bottle cap
Empty quart plastic bottles
Clean and remove labels
Paint like lobster buoys
Drill small hole in bottle cap; thread twine through the hole; knot around a tooth pick cut down to fit inside the bottle cap; knot the upper twine to make a holder
Apply a few coats using acrylic paint. Use a long taper candle in a candle holder as a drying stand. Place the bottle upside down over the taper.
The paint can scrape off easily. Hang the buoy where it will not be banged around. You can also make decorative buoys using cardboard.
Photo: The yellow, white and blue buoy is a milk bottle. It is the first buoy I made. The paint needs sprucing up. The other two are soda bottles. They are a fun and inexpensive way to add a nautical vibe to the decor.
Real lobster buoys are painted with the colors of the commercially registered lobster fisherperson. Each state has their own buoy registry.
Bouys are the road signs on the water. All boaters should know what they mean.
good morning-looks like a fun project
ReplyDeleteLove those hand crafted buoys!
ReplyDeleteKathy,
ReplyDeleteOvercast here with a storm on the way.
No bother because we had sunshine last week!
It is a fun project. If hanging outdoors, then using wood is best. Aside from seashells, a buoy has the biggest nautical vibe.
Marie,
ReplyDeleteFirewood that hasn't been split is also a good source of material, especially for buoys that can be hung outdoors.
I love that. So fun and easy to do.
ReplyDeleteHena,
ReplyDeleteIt is a fun group project as well.
Thank you for sharing this creative idea, which not only adds a decorative element to a space but also pays homage to the practical and colorful lobster buoys found along the coastlines.
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That's a really cute idea!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a fun project. Alas we don't have plastic bottles very often (which I guess is a good thing).
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of these before. They look delightful.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day. : )
~Sheri
Jeanie,
ReplyDeleteIt is a nice project for friend get togethers.
Maryanne,
ReplyDeleteShopping for well shaped plastic bottles is funny. :)
Happy Valentine's Day Sheri!
ReplyDeleteIt was windy cold here yesterday, bundle up city. Today, we have bright sunshine.
Melody,
ReplyDeleteThank you. I will read you blog today as I catch up on my reading.
The sunshine here is energy giving.
Great idea, I do like the nautical vibe :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Jan,
ReplyDeleteThe buoys are one of my favorite craft projects, lots of style with little effort.
These are so much fun! What a genius project.
ReplyDeleteLisa,
DeleteI found the project online when searching for nautical decor.
Have a happy weekend!