Illuminated Bottle Project

Step by Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Bottle

• Remove all labels from the bottle. You don't need to worry about glue residue as you'll be covering the entire bottle with rice paper. 

2. Prepare the White Rice Paper Base

• Tear the straight edges off the white rice paper and then tear into small, irregular pieces. You should need about 1.5 - 2 sheets per bottle. 
  

3. Apply the Rice Paper Base

• Brush a thin coat of Polyvine Decorators Varnish onto a small section of the bottle.
• Place a piece of torn white rice paper onto the wet varnish.
• Gently brush over the top to adhere and smooth it down.
• Continue working in sections until the entire bottle is covered.
• Your pieces should slightly overlap to help create an even, frosted look.

4. Prepare the Napkin Designs

• Separate the printed napkin layer from the 2 white backing plies.
• Water cut your design by dampening a small brush and gently tracing around the image, then pulling away the excess napkin.

This creates soft, blended edges.

5. Decoupage the Napkins

• Apply a thin coat of Polyvine Decorators Varnish to the area where the design will be placed.
• Lay the napkin onto the wet varnish.
• Use your brush with varnish to brush over top of the napkin from the center outward to smooth and remove air bubbles.
  

6. Dry and Seal

• Allow the bottle to dry completely.
• Add an additional sealing coat of Polyvine Decorators Varnish if desired.

7. Add the Light

• Once fully dry, insert the cork LED light into the bottle.
  

8. Enjoy!

• Turn on the light and admire your illuminated bottle — voilà!