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Jeannie Bottle.
In 1965, NBC introduced the TV sitcom I Dream of Jeannie staring Barbra Eden. Barbra played a scantily clothed 2000 year old genie; that would come out of her bottle and grant her owner (Larry Hagman) anything he wished for. You can well imagine the effect that this might have had on a young adolescent like me. To say I have always dreamed of owning such a bottle would be an understatement. So I figured, having not found one as of yet; maybe, just maybe; if I build one; she will come.

The inspiration for this piece came from Kevin Neely's web site. As soon as I saw Kevin's Jeannie Bottle, I knew I would have to give one a try. Using the picture from Kevin's site, and a bit of my own imagination; I was able to cut up 159 pieces of wormy oak and walnut; rearrange, glue back together and turn to a form that is quite pleasing (in my humble opinion). Not exactly like the original network bottle used, but I think it's just as nice. My Jeannie Bottle stands 12 inches high and 8 inches in diameter. The finish is Waterlox Original Tung Oil.

This was a really fun project to complete. I actually finished this one up about a month ago; but was reluctant to post it anywhere on the net. This project was built with the intention to enter it in our guild's president's challenge. Tonight was that challenge in which I am flattered to have finish second in the intermediate class; among some very nice wood turnings.

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Brian,
You my friend have done an amazing thing. This is beautiful!! I haven't a clue how you go about making all those accurate cuts. knowing where just to cut and glue to make these intricate designs and then to make the grain match….. Oh, and then to hollow this whole thing!! Like I said amazing (at least to me)!!!

Thanks so much for sharing!
 

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Amazing!

once in a while I see a project that stands out. This is one of them.
 

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Hi Brian.

For a 2000 year old chick, Barbara was sure well preserved eh?

(evil lear)
 

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Fantastic bottle! I too have dreamed of Jeannie. And one day may have to try this design. I only hope to do as good as you.

Keep up the wonderful work.

Scrappy
 

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OK Brian, so where is she LOL,
This is an amasing project Hats off man this is a beautie indeed.
great balance, form & finish
I'd give it a 10
:)))))
 

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Very nicely done.
Roger
 

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Sweetness, I love the way you glued up your segmented pieces of wood. Beautiful.
 

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Nice Work !!! Back in School we went on a field trip to OKC somewhere and met Barbara Eden & Too Tall Jones(Football), I had thier autograph for 15+ Years till I misplaced it. :(
 

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Really enjoyed it. Good job. And please tell me inside the bottle is hollow?
 

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Great project, Brian.

You brought back a lot of memories. What adolescent male of those days didn't "dream of Jeannie"? I know I sure did. :)
 

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Really enjoyed it. This is all done from a single piece of wood?
It was a comment to your cup. Wrong has written a message .. Sorry.
 

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Very nice
 

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WOW, very very nice.
 

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Fantastic work. I think we got that program a little later in the UK, but I remember it like it was only yesterday.
 

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Yes Prompt… this bottle is hollowed out to about 1/4" wall thickness. Ya have to have room for the genie to live.

Thanks one and all for your positive comments.
 

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Beautiful work….OH GREAT! Now ya got me thinking about Barbara Eden!
 

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Beautifully done Brian. I am really amazed at the quality and beauty of your fantastic turnings.
 
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