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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
August 12, 2006
03:06 PM Post #2615131
| After discussing a project idea with a QEP representative,
he assured me that yes, I could cut a glass bottle on my 7"
wet tile saw. Though a diamond bit blade is available for this
particular model, I tried the existing tile blade which came with
the saw, and if this one cuts like butter, I can just imagine how
smoothly a diamond blade would cut.
For reference, I have the QEP 7" wet tile saw from Lowe's - $88.00.
Comes with two blades. Sets up in minutes and you are on your way.
Wear hearing, eye and breathing protection and wear an old smock -
you're going to get wet. Not too bad, though.
A beer bottle cut in half quite well. This is going to open the
door for so many craft ideas. Even my father thought they would
make nifty juice glasses if sanded well. Surprisingly, just the rough
cut came out very smooth on my first try. A steady and slow hand
and it can be done!
Tressa Prisbrey would be proud!
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claypa
West Pottsgrove, PA
(Zone 6b)
August 12, 2006
04:07 PM Post #2615258
| Ooooh, Stella Artois, very nice! Good stuff. How do you sand the edges, emory cloth? |
MaryE
Baker City, OR
(Zone 5b)
August 12, 2006
04:26 PM Post #2615299
| I have a grinder used for stained glass that would smooth those sharp edges, but a little buffer wheel on something like a Dremel would also work if they have one that handles glass or ceramic tile. Or maybe an old fashioned tool sharpener grinder. I'm anxious to see what you will make from these cut bottles.
This message was edited Aug 12, 2006 1:27 PM |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
August 12, 2006
05:37 PM Post #2615498
| Hello Clay and Mary,
Clay, yes, you can use the hardware cloth, but I'm having trouble finding
anything except the belts in our area. I've heard a high grit sandpaper will
do a bang up job, too.
My poor glass grinder is still in the box. I've not had time to
play with it, but I'll sure give it a try once I have a few play moments.
:-) Karen
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Rocco
Tulsa, OK
(Zone 7a)
September 07, 2006
12:07 PM Post #2700382
| Wuvie
Several years ago I was involved in the design and developement of an instrument to detect small quantities of crude oil in water. The instrument was optically based and used a 1.5" X 2.5" glass tube as a sensing chamber. In order for the tube to seal against gaskets the ends had to be smooth. The company that supplied these pieces cut them from long glass tubes and flame polished the ends. This was accomplished by using a high temperature flame on the ends. It can't be done with a butane torch but MAP gas may work. It is available in the same sized cylinders as butane for torches. This gas burns at a much higher temperature and I have used it for silver soldering. It may be worth a a try.
I may try to cut the tops off some of my wine bottles and make really big scotch and water glasses! |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
September 07, 2006
06:22 PM Post #2701453
| Rocco,
Not only are you a neighbor, but a helpful one!
Many thanks!
|
judycooksey
Pocahontas, TN
(Zone 7b)
October 11, 2006
01:57 PM Post #2807523
| Interesting concepts!!! The BIG wine bottles could be used a mini-water garden |
scooterbug
Tellico Plains , TN
(Zone 7a)
October 14, 2006
02:55 PM Post #2816997
| Use a carborendum stone to take the edge off of the glass.
You can either order a carb stone for Stained Glass ...
http://www.alpineglass.com/shop/product.php/id/2007
or try any old sharpening stone you may have around . Usually one or two passes does the trick.
I do this on each new sheet of Stained Glass before storing it.
This message was edited Oct 14, 2006 2:08 PM |
Aelfwin
Collinwood, TN
October 31, 2007
09:06 AM Post #4142716
| Great thread. I'm about to try cutting the bottoms off of Mason jars to make lamps. This will help a lot. Thanks to all...Aelf...:D |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
October 31, 2007
09:17 AM Post #4142759
| Hello Aelfwin,
Oh, those are very nice! If you have a chance to post a picture of
the finished project, we'd sure like to ooh and ahh over it.
:-) Karen Marie
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jylgaskin
Williamsburg, MI
(Zone 4b)
October 31, 2007
10:25 AM Post #4142995
| When I was in college, my whole dining set was made of bottles. I worked in a bar so I had access to beer and wine bottles for glasses, large wine and booze bottles for bowls and big gallon wine bottles for plates. I had more time than money and did it all with one of thoes old glass cutters on a stick and emry cloth. Thoes disshes have been passed on so much that they are STILL probably being used by some kid. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
04:06 PM Post #4144015
| Allright Wuvie...I bought a wet tile saw, haven't taken it out of the car, and now you have started something else for me to do.Now I will have to open that saw box and see exactly what it is that I bought. just love the way you keep me going.. Please don't stop with your creative ideas.
Sure hope none of these threads get erased...so much I want to do.
jylgaskin would love to see those creative dishes.
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
October 31, 2007
04:51 PM Post #4144137
| LOL Daht,
Better get that thing out of the box, hurry! LOL |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2007
08:57 PM Post #4144930
| dahtzu,
the saw it the start of it all ... the kiln will be next ... :-) |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
October 31, 2007
09:29 PM Post #4145072
| denimangle,Yes a kiln is certainly on my want list now...I'm trying to find one on Craigslist. Wish me luck. Actually, I want whatever it takes to copy kat all the different things I've seen on T to T. What a way to go!
|
Gourd
(Zone 4b)
November 03, 2007
07:52 PM Post #4154891
| This is so funny, I've just printed out the type of wet saw and some other items that were posted on here and will head to Lowes as soon as DH leaves town Monday.. or maybe tomorrow, lol Then I read your post Dahtzu where you bought your saw a few days ago.. I'm really raring to go. I did get a tumbler and I think I'll be in for alot of nice projects. So many grand ideas here. Thank you ..Wuvie
A. |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
November 03, 2007
08:18 PM Post #4154968
| Gourd, waitttt for me.I wanna go too. Good luck. |
CascadeMom
Cascade Mtns, WA
(Zone 6a)
January 29, 2008
08:46 AM Post #4468556
| I posted in a different thread but here are some glasses
I make using the wet saw. Gallong jugs also make wonderful serving bowls.
Vases, and I have even made candle holders, pet dishes, and dozens of other itmes
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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Gourd
(Zone 4b)
January 29, 2008
11:45 AM Post #4469077
| OOh, I got my wet saw...
CascadeMom,
I just noticed that the bottles you used for glasses are not square on bottom, I have at least 6 green bottles I can use. do you use your saw outside? Or have a workshop/area? |
CascadeMom
Cascade Mtns, WA
(Zone 6a)
January 29, 2008
12:17 PM Post #4469231
| The pictures glasses are all from old wine bottles.
I use the saw outside because of the water spray and 'glass dust'.
Not exactly a workshop but a table under the side of the carport where no one walks. :)
The table is set up just for my glass work, away from hubbies workbench.
|
Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
January 29, 2008
02:49 PM Post #4469902
| I have a stained glass saw but can only cut sheet glass...SF has a tile saw similar to yours..could it handle the cutting of gallon jugs..want to make 3 tier cannisters... |
CascadeMom
Cascade Mtns, WA
(Zone 6a)
January 29, 2008
03:15 PM Post #4470009
| Gallon jugs are a trick to do with the wet saw but it can be done.
I have done quite a few successfully.
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Bettypauze
Victoria Harbour, ON
(Zone 5b)
January 29, 2008
05:45 PM Post #4470501
| Will have to borrow his or wait till HD has them on sale again..always better to have the tools yourself right...love tools...lol |
dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
January 29, 2008
07:51 PM Post #4471101
| CascadeMom, Thank you for posting. I had no Idea that I could make all those
pretty things from bottles and my tile saw. I am now anxious to try glasses from blue bottles.
Faye
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
January 29, 2008
09:10 PM Post #4471477
| Oh, Betty, yes, I know just of what you speak, which is why I've been
saving those big wine jugs for a while. I scored four of them yesterday
and was so excited!
I still love those old cannisters with the wood or cork tops, especially
the multi-tiered sets. So neat!
Off hand, I can't quite remember the name, I think Conundrum, the
bottles are SO heavy. I'm saving those just for drinking glasses. We've
had the wet sandpaper for a while, just waiting for a few more bottles
to have a set.
Don'tcha just love recycling?
KM |
CascadeMom
Cascade Mtns, WA
(Zone 6a)
January 29, 2008
10:16 PM Post #4471769
| I am so glad I found someone else I can share this with!
I love recycling and the ideas and gifts are endless.
I'll have to take some pictures of other projects you might enjoy.
These are some small blue beer bottles (Sam Adams?) my neighbor saved and wanted me to work for him.
They are a nice juice glass size. The large vase is a SKY Vodka bottle.
I don't drink all this stuff :)) I just used the bottles.
After a while you remeber ones that are better thickness etc.
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jylgaskin
Williamsburg, MI
(Zone 4b)
January 31, 2008
12:08 PM Post #4478336
| I wonder if you could heat the rim of the large one and make a spout like a picher? That really gives me an idea. I'll have to dig out my bottle cutter again. |
CascadeMom
Cascade Mtns, WA
(Zone 6a)
January 31, 2008
12:41 PM Post #4478511
| I tried it with a dremel drill and different bits.
cutting didn't work for me, but the grinding bits did so-so.
I also tried heating just the rim with a small blow torch...no way!!
Seems the glass has to be uniformly heated or it just cracks or explodes.
a kiln???
Let me know if you have any success. ;)
This message was edited Jan 31, 2008 1:54 PM |
julzrulz
Clearwater, FL
October 22, 2008
01:37 PM Post #5704209
| I am wondering does the 7" on the wet tile saw matter on cutting a like a average to large size wine bottle. It looks like you just role the bottle right? So basically I want to cut larger wine bottles and want to know if this same saw is okay to use. And also what exactly does it mean to be a 7" saw, like what is the difference between a 7" saw and a 10" or 14" saw?
Your feedback is greatly appreciated
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denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
October 22, 2008
07:36 PM Post #5705519
| I cut all sizes on my 7" saw even Gal wine bottles.
The 7",10" & 12" for wood its to cut bigger boards.(thicker) but on a tial saw we (dh) don't have any idea.
Cheryl |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
October 23, 2008
11:04 AM Post #5707899
| My son bought a tile saw to use when we remodeled his bathroom . said I could have it when the project was over , I left it in Tex . It WILL come home with me this next spring . I'm like Dahtzu , just something else i have to learn to do . gonna never get old , so much stuff , so little time . sally |
julzrulz
Clearwater, FL
October 23, 2008
11:20 AM Post #5707995
| Thank you so much denimangle! My boyfriend is a little nervous in doing this, but I am trying to find out everything so i can convince him to get me one so we can start some cool projects. Also you just sit the bottle on the surface and roll it away from you, is that the correct way to cut it safely?
:) |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
October 23, 2008
01:13 PM Post #5708443
| Yes thats how I do it .
WAUVIE is the one that got us all started with this .
She may have a few pointers.
What are you wanting to make with your bottles .. come on now tell us !!!!
I make chimes
Cheryl
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Mazda1994
Oklahoma City, OK
October 27, 2008
12:45 PM Post #5722132
| Cool chines! |
Fairy1004
(bestest fairy)Tempe, MI
(Zone 5b)
October 31, 2008
09:00 AM Post #5736260
| I was just given a bunch or the Sky vodka bottles form a bar owner, I don't have a saw-any ideas what I can do with them would be ever so helpful as they truly are VERY pretty:) |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2008
09:19 AM Post #5736331
| very cool ..
I would slump them to Make cheese trays To Pretty to cut up :)
Cheryl
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Fairy1004
(bestest fairy)Tempe, MI
(Zone 5b)
October 31, 2008
09:48 AM Post #5736426
| What does that mean?? Slump them?? |
Mazda1994
Oklahoma City, OK
October 31, 2008
10:31 AM Post #5736584
| Here is a pic of a slumped wine bottle. You have to have a kiln to do this. I am making lots & lots of these because I am in 3 craft shows coming up. The hardest part is drinking all that wine!! LOL 
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Fairy1004
(bestest fairy)Tempe, MI
(Zone 5b)
October 31, 2008
11:46 AM Post #5736813
| OK-thanks, no kiln though:( |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2008
03:27 PM Post #5737508
| Mazda,
first where are you getting the cute little knives?
What are you selling yours for ...
I have a flea market booth and sell for $15.00 to $20.00 but have seen them for much more.
Cheryl |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
October 31, 2008
03:33 PM Post #5737522
| CascadeMom,
What are you useing on your raw edges to smooth them?
heres a gal jug I slumped.
I have a lot of them making bowls would be great .
This message was edited Oct 31, 2008 2:39 PM
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Mazda1994
Oklahoma City, OK
November 01, 2008
10:36 AM Post #5740098
| Denimangle, I got my knives online @ http://www.creativegiftpackaging.com/SearchResults.asp?Searc...
I am selling mine for $20. I will be in 3 craft shows in the next few weeks.
|
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
November 01, 2008
11:11 PM Post #5742147
| Mazda,
Thanks so much for the link
Cheryl |
Mazda1994
Oklahoma City, OK
November 03, 2008
09:56 AM Post #5746916
| You are welcome, Cheryl. |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 03, 2008
09:50 PM Post #5749357
| I'm waiting for the moment when I start my new bottle program!
Thank you for this thread! |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 03, 2008
09:54 PM Post #5749374
| http://www.drillglass.com/index.html
How to drill holes in glass an tile! :-) |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
November 03, 2008
10:34 PM Post #5749552
| gordo,
I don't see any directions .. just bits for sale.
am I missing something
Cheryl |
Fairy1004
(bestest fairy)Tempe, MI
(Zone 5b)
November 04, 2008
07:15 AM Post #5750314
| it says you get a free how to guide with the bits... |
Fairy1004
(bestest fairy)Tempe, MI
(Zone 5b)
November 04, 2008
07:18 AM Post #5750317
| http://www.drillglass.com/hehiforbe.html
I like the fact that you can get different size bits to etch the glass with too:) |
gordo
Gulfport, FL
(Zone 9b)
November 04, 2008
01:27 PM Post #5751366
| Don't forget that after you make your glasses or vases, you can etch them with etching cream! :-) |
nilly
Pittsburgh, PA
(Zone 5b)
November 29, 2008
01:19 PM Post #5840826
| THANK YOU!
I've been wondering how to accomplish this.
Good thing I recently subscribed to Dave's! |
mudguppy
Kallangur 28 km nort
Australia
December 26, 2008
01:14 PM Post #5929527
| Hi
Yes a diamond saw is great but, a roll of string, a small saucer of( petrol/kerosine 50%/50% mixture) a bucket of water with ice floating in it. TIS a site lot cheaper and not so messy.
To do; take a piece of string soak it in fuel mixture for a few secs then drain so not dripping, then wrap it round the bottle where you want to cut it ( keep your saucer of fuel a few feet away from your bottle) light the fuel soaked string on the bottle and let burn until flame goes out.(Do not allow bottle to cool) take bottle and dunk it in the bucket of icy water. It should split cleanly on string burn line .
Always make sure the bottles are dry of water/wine/beer/spirits etc and free of alcohol vapour. I have made glasses, bowls, glass funnels.
Next; to make your glass tough and less likely to break. Boil the glasses: Place glasses in cold water makeing sure the glass is covered. Bring to the boil and boil for 10 minutes drain strateaway and alow to kool naturaly. DO NOT IMERSE IN COLD WATER. some experimenting will be required with different types of glass. |
nilly
Pittsburgh, PA
(Zone 5b)
December 26, 2008
02:04 PM Post #5929687
| COOL!
Playing with fire...
I will VERY CAREFULLY try that, as truly 'tis cheaper! |
imawebgirl
Lakeway, TX
(Zone 8a)
December 31, 2008
07:53 PM Post #5949354
| Remember the windows in that restaurant, Steak and Ale?
Those were the cut bottoms of wine glasses set in stucco.
Cut your wine bottle bottoms, make a wood frame, lay it on an old piece of plywood, pour
in the stucco, let it dry...viola medieval windows for a garden shed.
Hmm...or even parts of a fence.
Happy New Year!
Imawebgirl
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dahtzu
(Faye) Henderson, NC
(Zone 7b)
December 31, 2008
08:45 PM Post #5949570
| imawebgirl, love that idea.
|
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
December 31, 2008
08:50 PM Post #5949590
| I may have to do that ! What a great idea for recycling all the bottles the restaurants use! |
imawebgirl
Lakeway, TX
(Zone 8a)
January 01, 2009
03:45 PM Post #5952620
| Oops I said cut wine glasses, I meant cut wine bottles.
I tried to find an image online and I can't find one to show you, but
I think you get the idea.
|
JuneyBug
Dongducheon CpCasey
South Korea
(Zone 4b)
January 01, 2009
07:03 PM Post #5953406
| Ohhh! Look at these ideas!
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=bottle wall&btnG=Sea...
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nilly
Pittsburgh, PA
(Zone 5b)
January 02, 2009
03:18 PM Post #5957102
| What fun! |
lusarytole
Fairmont, WV
January 02, 2009
04:48 PM Post #5957507
| Never thought I could use the wet saw. My husband is Putting in a new tile floor in the bathroom right now! Wait till I ask him to cut a few bottles. He knows I'm craft crazy now he is going to know for sure!!! will post a picture when i get something done. |
Highmtn
Cliff Dweller, WA
(Zone 8b)
January 05, 2009
08:13 PM Post #5970828
| Hi,
I've been enjoying lurking and reading on this thread. Neat stuff, and you reminded me of my father who drank one HECK of a lot of Gallo wine back in the 60-70's.
He used the flaming string soaked in lighter fluid method for dropping the bottoms off of his gallon jugs. Then...he would keep them out behind his garden shed and in spring he would use the cut off wine jugs as "glass cloches" over his tender plants. He left the screw top off so the plants didn't get cooked. It worked slick! The ol' guy was one heck of a gardener.
I've enjoyed this lots..
Thanks
This message was edited Jan 5, 2009 4:14 PM |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
January 06, 2009
09:52 PM Post #5975509
| Ooh, yes, and garden cloches to boot!
We had a great time discussing wine bottle cloches last spring,
come reminisce with us if you can.
:-)
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/696389/ |
knpeterson
Waynesville, MO
April 16, 2009
10:36 AM Post #6418385
| Would I be able to "slump" bottles in an old forge? I don't know much about kiln but we have a forge we have been wanting to play with. |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
April 17, 2009
10:02 PM Post #6426273
| if you can get it slowly up to 1400 or so and hold it there till it slumps ..
the things is you have to bring it back down even slower and hold at around 900 for about 30 mins .. or chances are the bottle will crack .. maybe not at first but it will crack ..if cooled to fast ..
I have kids tell me all the time they put bottles in a camp fire and they melt down but always crack .. |
knpeterson
Waynesville, MO
April 18, 2009
08:59 AM Post #6427433
| Thanks for the info, I guess I need to find a thermomater that will go that high. :) |
abbydawn
Mandan, ND
June 10, 2009
10:17 PM Post #6671254
| I'm having a dickens of a time getting my cut bottles smooth enough to use. I got what I think is a carborundum stone and there are still substantial "chinks" in my bottle edges. Perhaps I'm so shakey when using the wetsaw that I'm putting unnecessary chips in the cut? I've also used 400 grit sandpaper to try to finish it up. Am I supposed to use the stone wet? or under water? This seemed so easy at the beginning, but getting the finished edge tidy enough is doing me under! I do admit to being a tad "instant gratification" type! |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
June 10, 2009
10:37 PM Post #6671351
| Hi abbydawn,
I put everything I cut in the kiln and the heat takes care of the edges.
But I also have a grinder that can smooth the edges but leaven them kind of white looking .
A wet stone would work like the grinder yes make sure you use water
|
bedouin
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(Zone 10b)
June 16, 2009
08:51 PM Post #6698113
| What a super thread! I've learnt so much! Thanks everyone for posting. |
iluvcatz
Westerly, RI
July 06, 2009
06:12 PM Post #6786108
| antique booze bottles make intersting flower vases |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
July 06, 2009
06:42 PM Post #6786201
| Yeh , don't break those antique bottles .Wish I had a load of the green tinted coke bottles . digger |
outbackfarms
Fenton, MI
July 06, 2009
06:47 PM Post #6786214
| Hi Everyone,
Does anyone know what bottle glass is? I saw an add on freecycle that said they have bottle glass, 3 pieces of 1960s bottle glass 11 3/4 x 90. |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
July 07, 2009
10:37 PM Post #6791485
| digger I have 40 cases of the old green tinted coke bottles
outback sorry Cant help you out on bottle glass did you goggle it |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
July 08, 2009
07:16 AM Post #6792325
| Deni , those sell for a good price . When I was a little girl , we moved to Monahan Tx . There was somekind of soda pop factory down the road (Coke)? They had a hill of broken bottles . I want some old cracked or broken ones , I wouldn't break the good ones , can't get them anymore . I just bought a 40# tumbler, Got wine bottles to bust up . digger |
iluvcatz
Westerly, RI
July 08, 2009
07:33 AM Post #6792359
| well, If you REALLY need some, you could spend the day at the recycle center and ask people if you can turn there trash into a tresure! |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
July 08, 2009
07:40 AM Post #6792379
| That's an idea I hadn't even thought of . Silly me . D |
iluvcatz
Westerly, RI
July 08, 2009
07:44 AM Post #6792386
| the only thing with that is you never know what your going to get. Make sure you were gloves and clean the bottles very well, I would use bleach! You could also ask at a bar or put an ad on craigslist.com |
katiebear
mulege
Mexico
July 08, 2009
10:37 AM Post #6792904
| Correction: it's craigslist.org. Org, not com.
kb |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
July 08, 2009
10:40 AM Post #6792917
| When I type in craigslist.com it automatically changes to org when it loads.
:-)
This message was edited Jul 8, 2009 9:41 AM |
iluvcatz
Westerly, RI
July 08, 2009
02:25 PM Post #6793858
| same here. I just type in cra and it pops up |
digger9083
Dahlonega, GA
July 08, 2009
02:39 PM Post #6793941
| I put mine on "favorites" and it's the first thing I look at every day . D |
gardengal
se qld
Australia
July 09, 2009
06:22 PM Post #6799218
| We have a combustion heater and I've slumped bottles in there quite successfully. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
July 09, 2009
09:06 PM Post #6799803
| Gardengal, a combustion heater? Willing to share details? Sounds neat!
|
gardengal
se qld
Australia
July 10, 2009
02:30 AM Post #6800732
| Just a wood fire, not unlike this one:
http://www.vinceoneill.com/images/nectre_mega.jpg
Hubby had mentioned that it could be done, but I wasn't convinced, so tried it with a couple of bottles, worked a breeze. I haven't had the chance to do anything more artistic since then, but I will do. |
iluvcatz
Westerly, RI
July 10, 2009
09:20 AM Post #6801352
| wuvie, did you find a place where you can get a large amount of bottles? |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
July 10, 2009
10:35 AM Post #6801700
| Hello, Iluv, yes, my back yard, ha ha!
I've been collecting and saving bottles for years. :-) |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
July 11, 2009
12:23 PM Post #6806534
| gardengal ,
Questions on useing a woodburning stove to slump bottles,
How do you control your heat? How Hot does the stove get?
How do you cool your glass? how do you annel your bottles?
Cheryl
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gardengal
se qld
Australia
July 11, 2009
03:20 PM Post #6807143
| Hi Cheryl. It was basically just an experiment to see if it could be done. In answer to all of your questions, N/A. lol The bottle went in when the fire was being lit at night time, and in the morning was slumped and cooled. |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
July 11, 2009
10:18 PM Post #6808640
| OIC , did you just put it in the fire or on something??
inquiring minds have to know :) |
gardengal
se qld
Australia
July 11, 2009
10:20 PM Post #6808651
| No Cheryl, I just popped it onto the floor of the fireplace, simply to gain proof of concept. Now that I know it can be done, when I have the time I will definitely be having a more serious play. |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
July 12, 2009
09:15 AM Post #6809544
| and to think all the pains I go through to slump bottles ... :) |
outbackfarms
Fenton, MI
July 18, 2009
08:42 PM Post #6836142
| Hi,
I went and picked up the bottle glass. I love it. 
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
July 19, 2009
05:29 PM Post #6838679
| Outback, is that a bottle wall, and if so, may I ask where the picture
came from? (Inquiring minds need to know, I'm intrigued!) :-) Karen Marie |
outbackfarms
Fenton, MI
July 19, 2009
09:20 PM Post #6839588
| Hi Karen Marie,
I saw the glass on freecycle. So I went to pick it up, and I just couldn't believe the treasures that I had found. This glass is beautiful! The glass is in 3 sheets 11 3/4" x 90". The one I posted before is amber color. The person I received it from told me it was decorative windows in his mom's house about late 50's or early 60's. She still has windows in the garage that has this glass. I also found 2 sheets of clear for free, photo below.
The glass is smooth on one side and has textured round circles on the other. Some people call it bottle glass and another person called it roundell glass.
Donna
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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pinkpoodlegirl
Rock Hill, SC
(Zone 7b)
July 20, 2009
01:26 PM Post #6842209
| my mom had that glass in a room divider when I was a kid. It was a huge cheet that must have been at least 6 feet tall by about 3 feet wide. It was the gold color. |
denimangle
Oakwood (Butler,TX), TX
(Zone 8b)
July 20, 2009
05:44 PM Post #6843239
| Nice Find Donna Got to love Crais List |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
July 20, 2009
08:02 PM Post #6843826
| Ah, I see, Outback. It does, it looks like numerous bottles stacked next
to one another. How neat is that?
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Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
July 21, 2009
09:15 AM Post #6845729
| I can remember back in the 60's seeing lights in bars with amber colored inserts that looked like bottles, but they were plastic not glass. |
susiegordan
Spring Hill, FL
July 30, 2009
09:24 AM Post #6884234
| That's a neat idea. I can do that too. Thanks for the inspiration and idea. |
abbydawn
Mandan, ND
September 28, 2009
07:23 PM Post #7114267
| I'm investigating the purchase of a kiln to take the edges off cut wine bottles to turn them to water and on the rocks glasses. Any recommendations. I'm quite sure that this will be the only enterprise I undertake with the unit, so perhaps someone who's "been there" can send me in the right direction. Thanks! I've been obsessed with this notion for over months and months. |
WUVIE
Hulbert, OK
(Zone 7a)
September 28, 2009
07:28 PM Post #7114279
| Hi Abby,
That was one of my greatest desires, to make glasses, but unfortunately
that idea did not come to fruition. I can only suggest a visit to warmglass.com
where they have hoards of people who either do, or want to do this same thing.
Or, maybe we'll get lucky and someone here will be able to assist.
Hope you are successful in finding the answer.
:-) |
Sheila_FW
Fort Worth, TX
(Zone 8a)
September 28, 2009
09:46 PM Post #7114852
| The post up further in this thread shows glasses... you might pick her brain as to how it was done.
http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/p.php?pid=4468556 |
