DIY: Bottle Chandelier

Do It Yourself Bottle Chandelier

This was one of my project for my history of arts class. My professor come up with the idea of using recycled materials for our final project. I remembered the bottle chandelier that I saw in one of radass post. I decided to do something like that. :D It caught my attention because its so beautiful and kind of gives me an enchanting feeling?

Anyway, if you're bored on a friday night and you've got enough bottles, why not try this? This looks good on a romantic dinner, or even a family affair its up to you :D Let me just share you what I did step by step. I hope that this will be helpful. If you have question don't hesitate to leave a comment ;)

Here are the things that I used:

• 3 bottles (at least, if you want more than this well then theres no problem :) )
• Wire (how long? it depends on how many bottles you'll use)
• Cover of the electric fan wheel (This one is optional if you have a better Idea then you could just do that)
• Candles (I recommend the small ones like this. How many? depending on the number of bottles)
• Paint
• Paint brush
• Scissors
• needle and thread
• beads
• plies

Lets get started! :D

1. Make sure that your bottles are clean.

2. Start measuring the the wire around the opening of the bottle. Like this. Then cut it using the plies. This will support the handle. (I completely forgot to take a photo of this step, but this is what I'm trying to say :D ) 

3. Then measure how tall the handle will be then cut it. 

4. Then secure it together.

5. Then super secure it to the bottles :D Using the plies. make sure that its not loose so that the bottle will not fall. 

6. Lets move on to the top part. I just estimated how long the top handle will be then cut it. I added some beads :D

7. the insert the ends to the hole of the electric fan cover.

8. Then secure it.

9. I added a garland around the bottles

10. Now you could paint any color to it :)

This will be the wire that will connect the handle of the bottle to the top cover

11. I used a needle to create this because its easier :D

12. I started in the middle because its easier to balance the beads.

13. Then you can now connect them :D

14. Then put a bit of water inside so that the melted candles will not stick to your bottle. It'll be easier for you to clean it.

TADA! here's the end product! :D

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November...

November 2012

As a project in our photojournalism class, we were assigned to capture photos in a cemetery. Here are some picture that I would love to share.

Brgy. Lecheria, Calamba.

Brgy. Lecheria, Calamba.

Peter Anthony Memorial Garden & Santrurium

Peter Anthony Memorial Garden & Santrurium

Peter Anthony Memorial Garden & Santrurium

Peter Anthony Memorial Garden & Santrurium

I think this little girl is cute and creepy at the same time. I would love to have one of this.

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Sophie Martin Lipstick Review

I first saw these lipsticks in my mother's makeup bag. And when I tried it I didn't like the shade (Ice Pink), because I think it doesn't suit me well. But after 2 years , I saw this in their brochure and found out that it has   9 more shades. I decided to buy one because its cheap (79 php) and very pigmented. I bought Russian Red because I love red lipsticks, I think red really makes someones look more awake and healthy. But the For school red isn't really advisable because its scandalous :) so I decided to get velvet nude. And my mom gave me Ice Pink. I wish to complete their shade I will update you if I do have them all :)

In case you're wondering here is the Ingredients description in the seal. I can't barely read the text, I hope I got all the words correct.

Castor (Rocinus Communis), Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Lanolyn Anhydrous, Ceresin, Polyethyiene wax,  Carnauba (Capernicla Cerifera) wax, Candelila (Europhorola Cerifera) wax, Lanolin Oil, Octyldodecanol, Caprylic/Capric Tiglycarid, Beeswax, Avocado (Persea Gratissima) Oil, Fragrance BHT, Propylparaben.

 Then as of now, here are the shades that I have.

                                (Velvet Nude,         Russian Red,        Ice Pink)

Top: Russian Red, Mid:Velvet Nude, Bottom: Ice Pink

Russian Red

This one is a deep red color even though it kinda looks bright in the pic. This reminds me of 1920's red lipstick. Perfect for retro look. It has a blue hue which makes my teeth lighter :D

Ice Pink

This is their best seller. Its kinda neon pink, bright pink. I'm really not a fan of pink lipstick so I have nothing much to say. :D If you're a fan of pink lipstick well you must try this!

Velvet Nude

This one is my current favorite. Its perfect with my Ever Bilena blusher in earth (which Im wearing in the pic). I've always been afraid to try nude lipsticks because I think "pale-lips-look" is not for me, but this one is different. Its not that pale and its not that loud perfect for everyday use.


Here are my observations regarding this lipsticks:

GOOD:

• Very Pigmented
• Cheap, its only 79 pesos
• It lasts long on the lips. It can even survive a meal :)
• It has 10 other wonderful shades
• Doesn't have a weird smell.

BAD:

• Can be a bit drying, but a lip balm(im using babylips by maybeline) can solve the problem or even a lip gloss if you like.
• Only available at Sophie Martin's distributor.
• The design of the tube fades away quickly.

My Rating: 4/5 :D I will surely repurchase and will complete the whole set :D

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