Recycling glass bottles sounds like a good idea, right? Even better if they are wine bottles as you "have" to drink the contents first! Johnnie Collier of Saved by Love Creations has a couple of neat tutorials which works for glass bottles, not just wine ones.. First she shows how she uses a commercial bottle cutter to score the bottle so she can easily break off rings. The rings then have to be full fused in a kiln so they look fire polished and smooth. Here is some information on firing schedules. You can also use a microwave kiln (follow instructions).
She also cuts up the rings into smaller pieces and embellishes them in this recycled wine bottle bracelet tutorial. The pieces also have to be full fused in a kiln.
Needless to say, do be careful working with cut glass. Wear protective eye wear, work gloves and proper shoes.
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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She also cuts up the rings into smaller pieces and embellishes them in this recycled wine bottle bracelet tutorial. The pieces also have to be full fused in a kiln.
Needless to say, do be careful working with cut glass. Wear protective eye wear, work gloves and proper shoes.
Before You Go:
- How to Make Wine Cork Charms
- A Look at Microwave Kilns for Jewelry Making
- Wickedly Wild Recycled Wine Bottle Jewelry
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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Hmmm - Neat!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea for people with glassworking skills and equipment! I wonder what would happen if sea glass is used, given that its surface is not so clear?
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't really cut up sea glass - that would be waste in my opinion. These tutorials are best for recycling common bottles.
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