Why is that when we see something smaller than it normally should be, that it’s automatically so much cuter? So why not turn the bottles we use on a normal basis, into miniature bottle charms? And on top of that, why not make them unique and themed?
Terrariums
They’re all the rage and gorgeous to look at, terrariums, are one of the hottest DIY trends right now. A terrarium is a glass enclosure filled with plants inside and is usually meant as a decorative item. In this case, your mini bottle charms won’t need to use real plants; instead, using artificial plants will keep your new jewelry piece intact and usable for a long time.
You can easily find artificial moss, grass, leaves, and more at your local crafts store. Once you gather these materials, you can pick out the bottle charms you’d like to use in your craft, as well as any other pendants and charms you might want to include. For instance, if you are looking to create a terrarium mini bottle charm that has a theme with birds included, you could use our Owl Charm Set to accent the jewelry piece.
Once you have your terrarium bottle charm or charms created, you’ll need jewelry chains or even a jewelry kit based on what you’d like to create it with. From a necklace, earrings or bracelets, this new terrarium bottle charm will be as unique as you are and your friends will want to know just where you got it!
Spooky Bottle Charms
While Halloween might be over, the spooky, gothic aesthetic is always relevant. With bottle charms, you can create your own hauntingly gorgeous jewelry pieces. A fan of steampunk? Add a few small key charms to your mini bottle charm to create a collection of keys that can unlock your imagination’s desires.
Want to add a few skull beads to your mini bottle charm? Use a Laboratory Bottle Charm and accompany it with some of Solid Oak's Small Skull Beads, and if you’re looking to add a touch of fantasy to your bottle charm, add a tiny mystical message on a slip of paper rolled up, or just add some glitter. But remember - our bottle charms have real corks, which are naturally porous. If you add liquid to your bottle charm design, be sure to seal the cork to prevents leaks.
As with the terrarium bottle charm, you can use jewelry kits, to create your very own bracelet, necklace, earrings, and more.
Photo courtesy of Ashlee from "My So Called Crafty Life".
Beach Memories
Want to remember that day you spent at the beach, having fun on the warm sand and hearing the ocean waves? Place a bit of sand from the beach into the bottle charm. Depending on the bottle charm size and style you’re using, you could add a couple of pieces of small shells or tiny pebbles from the beach as well! This is one of the simpler and easier ways to create a miniature bottle charm, but it’s still classic and fun to keep your memories close!
Science Geek Love!
We want to thank a creative crafting friend for the inspiration of using Solid Oak miniature Erlenmeyer Flasks, Florence Flasks, and Test Tubes in both jewelry and Christmas tree ornaments! She's a biochemist, and has been making jewelry and ornaments to share with her science colleagues. What a great idea for gifts for a science teacher, medical professional, or lab technician!
Do you have your own ideas to create fun miniature bottle charms? We’d love to hear them! If you have photos of your beautiful creations, especially ones with our products, make sure to tag and follow us @solidoakinc and use #solidoakinc, and we might even share it!
