Ships, Folk Art, and Whimsey in Bottles

This web site is devoted to the art and craft of building and collecting ships, folk art, and whimsey in bottles, light bulbs, flasks, and other glass containers. This site contains the most extensive gallery of this folk artisan craft in the world along with a workshop area that offers tips and techniques and building plans for both the beginner and the experienced artist. Here, you will find a large library of related pictures, articles, media, and more, along with a comprehensive bibliography of books and world associations devoted to this craft. Artists from around the world contribute information and examples of their wonderful work. I hope you enjoy the images, descriptions, and other information related to the bottled creations represented in these pages. Please let me hear from you and I invite you to join in the collection and accumulation of knowledge and information about this craft by sharing your pictures, descriptions, stories, and information so that we can all learn more about the men and women who have amazed us with their skill and ingenuity.

If you have a bottle you are interested in selling, please contact me by using the "Contact Us" button in the banner. Any condition is considered.

Greg Alvey, Owner