Welcome to Folk Art In Bottles

Folk Art In Bottles is devoted to the art and craft of building and collecting ships in bottles as well as folk art and whimsey in bottles, light bulbs, flasks, and other glass containers. Here you will find 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.

What's New at FAIB

Latest Bottles

Cat and Fiddle Inn in a Bottle

Ship in an Edison Light Bulb

Latest Articles

Pictorial Guide to Building the Hoogaars in a Bottle by Frans Dekker Pictorial Guide to Building the Watership in a Bottle by Frans Dekker Pictorial Guide to Building Tjalk Plus in a Bottle by Frans Dekker

Contact Us

We are more than happy to try and assist you in learning more about any bottle you may own, such as its age, the maker, or any other pertinent information that we can provide. You will need to provide several pictures and a thorough description of your bottle.

Please be aware that we do not appraise or suggest a sales price, or value for your bottles, or recommend others for that service. We also do not provide any restoration services.

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We Buy Bottles

We do purchase bottles regardless of condition, including bottles that may need repair or restoration. You will need to provide several pictures of your bottle, a thorough description of your bottle, and the amount you are asking for the bottle.

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Greg Alvey, Owner of FolkArtInBottles.com