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How do I prepare the bottles if I want to paint on them?

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To paint glass bottles, begin by cleaning the surface thoroughly using soap and water. This step is crucial to remove any oil, dirt, or dust that might hinder the adhesion of paint to the glass.

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Can you cut glass without a glass cutter?

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You can cut the glass using the string method. You can also score a line around the bottle with a piece of sharp glass, then heat a wire over a flame until it’s red hot. Wrap the wire around the bottle where you scored the cut line, then submerge the bottle in cold water. The glass should break along the line of the wire.

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How do you make a drinking glass out of a wine bottle?

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Cut the top off the bottle at the desired height using your preferred method, then sand down the edges. The bottom of the bottle will form the base of your glass!

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What if I want to cut the bottle at an angle?

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If you’re using the string method, wrap the string diagonally around the bottle at the desired angle, so one side is higher than the other. For the scoring method, you can also use a string or wire to create your tracing line instead of using a hose clamp to guide your scoring tool.

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How do I cut square glass bottles?

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Use the same method as shown above. It will be more difficult due to the shape of the bottle, though.

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What's the safest way to dull the new sharp edge?

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Heat the edge until it melts a bit, and it should curve. Let it cool.

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What kind of sand paper?

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I haven't personally made this craft, but I would say you can use any type of sandpaper you have lying around your house. If you need to buy sand paper, I think you could get any kind and it would work just fine.

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How do I keep the bottle from cracking away from my score line?

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if you can, dig a deeper scoreline; do this either by cutting the glass multiple times, or using a tool to cut a wider groove. The result should remain uncracked.

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How to make a hole at the bottom of the bottle?

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You can use a drill press and a drill bit made for drilling into glass. Be sure to wear eye protection.

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How to remove labels that are printed on the glass?

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Soak them in water and then scrape them off with a razor blade. If you want to use a product, WD-40 helps with removal, as do essential oils like eucalyptus oil.

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When using heat to melt the edge a bit, what is my heat source?

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You can use a candle or if you have a glass oven, then that works too. You could even use a blow torch if you have the proper mitts and know how to use it safely and properly.

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