How to Make a Jeannie Bottle

Jennie's first bottle was green because the show was originally in black and wahite.

"I Dream Of Jeannie" was a popular television situation comedy that ran for five years, from1965 to1970. The show was about a straight-faced astronaut who lived with a wish-granting genie named Jeannie. The characters in this show have become iconic and are referenced frequently in modern sitcoms. Jeannie's bottle, in particular, is a piece of television history that is sold as a household knickknack and costume accessory. Official reproductions of Jeannie's bottle are available from $249 - $799. However, making your own Jeannie style bottle is much less expensive and can be a fun event at your next "I Dream Of Jeannie:" marathon event.

Things You'll Need

• Glass vase or bottle
• Glitter
• Puffy paint
• Acrylic sealant, spray
• Paint brush
• White glue
• Glass paint
• Brush

Instructions

1. Choose a tall, glass bottle with a decorative stopper that has the desired base color. Purchase a stopper with rubber gasket separately if not included with bottle.

2. Draw the outline of the bottle on a piece of paper and map out your design. Maintain an angular, symmetrical style. Watch "I Dream Of Jeannie" for inspiration regarding color choice and design.

3. Cover work surface with a plastic tarp or layer of newspaper.

4. Paint wrap-around, geometric patterns on the base of the bottle.

5. Wait for paint to dry. Use a hair dryer to speed up the drying time. Consult paint instructions; bake to cure if directed to do so.

6. Apply glue to bottle where glitter is desired. Use a paint brush for more precise application.

7. Sprinkle glitter onto glue while it is still wet.

8. Paint borders around shapes and between sections of glitter using puffy paint.

9. Apply two to three coats of clear acrylic spray to seal.

10. Allow to cure overnight before transporting.

Tips & Warnings

• If using plastic bottles, opt for acrylic paint instead.

• Glass paint markers make it easy to achieve straight edges and more even patterns.

• Wipe bottle with alcohol to remove residue before painting. This improves adhesion.

• Glass paint may require baking. Read instructions before use. Substitute with acrylic paint if maximal adhesion is not required.

• Loose glitter may stick to drying puffy paint. If you do not want to risk mixing the two, wait for glitter to dry, apply 1 coat of acrylic sealer and then apply puffy paint.

References

• Jeannie Bottles: Bottles
• Michaels: Glass Painting Basics

Resources

• Hulu: I Dream Of Jeannie Full Episodes