Altered Art Bottle Collection — Still Waters , Bottle 5 The Gilded Dragonfly

Meet The : Gilded Dragonfly
Welcome to Whispers of the Wild, where ordinary bottles become extraordinary works of art.
The Gilded Dragonfly glows with the warmth of a golden afternoon and the mystery of still water — and it does so on one of the most beautiful vintage bottles ever to come through this studio.
This bottle begins life as a genuine vintage 1960s Four Roses whiskey decanter — its original square glass stopper still intact, now painted in deep teal to match the masterpiece it crowns. A spectacular dragonfly spreads its magnificent wings across a world of warm antique gold, deep teal and rich botanical detail — its body jeweled and iridescent, its wings catching the light of what feels like the last golden hour before a summer storm. The whole bottle glows like sunlight filtering through still water.
The gilded dragonfly has always known where the light is best. 🐉✨

✨ Details & Features:

Genuine vintage 1960s Four Roses whiskey decanter
Original square glass stopper — painted teal to match
Warm antique gold, deep teal and amber layered finish
Spectacular dragonfly among botanicals decoupage artwork
Warm gold crinkled ribbon wrap at neck
Small antique bronze dragonfly charm pendant
Sapphire blue faceted stone drop on gold chain
Green crystal and black bead accent drops
History transformed into art — irreplaceable bottle
Handcrafted and one of a kind — no two alike

🐉 Perfect for:

Dragonfly lovers and nature enthusiasts
Vintage decanter and antique glass collectors
Warm cottagecore or botanical home decor
Bookshelf vanity or display cabinet statement piece
Unique gift for dragonfly lovers and art collectors
Anyone who loves the warmth of golden hour light

💎 What makes this piece extraordinary:
The Gilded Dragonfly is built on a genuine vintage 1960s Four Roses decanter with its original square stopper — a piece of American distillery history transformed into something completely new. Once this bottle is gone it is gone forever. 🐉



Collection Details:

🎨 Medium: Mixed media altered art — acrylic paint, decoupage, texture paste, wax, found embellishments
💎 Embellishments: Vintage-style cameos, crystal toppers, bead chains, ribbon, metal charms, filigree
🖼️ Imagery: Original digital art ladies, layered and sealed
🏺 Base: Upcycled glass bottles
🌿 Finish: Aged, matte and shimmer textures throughout
📦 Condition: Brand new, handmade to order
⚠️ Please note: Decorative only — not suitable for liquid use.

💝 Perfect For:

Shelf, mantle or windowsill displays
Vanity or dressing table styling
Cottagecore, shabby chic, Victorian or maximalist interiors
Witchy or whimsical home décor lovers
A truly unforgettable gift for someone special

It has been varnished for lasting beauty.

• One of a kind – only one available


Here you'll find one-of-a-kind hand-altered art bottles, each one lovingly crafted and completely unique. Every piece is made by hand in my studio using vintage embellishments, mixed media textures and original imagery — no two are ever the same.
My work is inspired by forgotten beauty, quiet mystery and the romance of another era. If you love cottagecore, shabby chic, Victorian aesthetics or simply beautiful things that tell a story — you're in the right place. 💙
Currently available: The Petal & Sky Sisters Collection — four breathtaking altered art bottles in dusty blue, blush pink and aged silver. Each one is a tiny world waiting to find her forever home.
📦 All pieces are carefully packaged and shipped with love.
💌 Custom orders and commissions welcome — just send me a message!

💜 ABOUT MY SHOP
Hello and welcome — I'm so glad you found me! 🌸
I'm an artist and maker with a deep love for beautiful, layered, storied things. I create hand-altered decorative bottles that are part sculpture, part collage and part daydream — each one built up with paint, texture, vintage jewellery findings, ribbon, charms and carefully chosen imagery until she becomes something truly her own.
My process is slow and intentional. I work in small collections, which means everything in my shop is genuinely limited — often just one of a kind. I believe the things we surround ourselves with should spark something in us: joy, wonder, nostalgia, or simply a quiet kind of beauty.
Every bottle that leaves my studio is wrapped carefully and sent out into the world with the hope that she lands exactly where she belongs.
Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope something here speaks to you. 💙
With love and creativity,

Kim Dulmage
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