Neat Decorative Light Project
Not sure what the TABC laws are but maybe try asking a bar if they can save you old bottles after they inventory and discard them. Try asking a bartender over a beer and tip them.
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Dad gave me another bottle, same as the one I used for the "glowing" Firebird.
Anyone interested in one?? Dirty 30??
If I could make some decent cash on these, that'd be fantastic. I think I've found some great bits. Cuts through the glass very quickly and pretty cleanly. Where did your friend sell his blocks at?
I saw the glass etching stuff, and I'd really like to try it but it's pricey. I think if I get a decent amount of interest in these, I'll definitely consider the investment.
I was under the impression they HAVE to discard the bottles, or at the very least ruin the labels. Initially I wanted to keep the labels in presentable shape, but if I'm going to be removing them I'll definitely ask. Thanks for the reminder. Next time I'm at a bar, I'll have to inquire.
Anyone interested in one?? Dirty 30??
A guy I work with did this a couple years back with the decorative glass block tiles you see used in bathrooms for like shower walls and stuff. He made killing on them around Xmas time. He had problems until he got some good glass bits so don't waste your time on the cheap bits if your having problems with drilling the glass.
I was under the impression they HAVE to discard the bottles, or at the very least ruin the labels. Initially I wanted to keep the labels in presentable shape, but if I'm going to be removing them I'll definitely ask. Thanks for the reminder. Next time I'm at a bar, I'll have to inquire.
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So little update-
I received my order of lights earlier this week. Ordered a few other colors for future projects and a set of battery operated LEDs. Figured the LED strands would be great for mobility (table centerpiece, area without outlets, etc).
I was severely disappointed in the light output of the LEDs
, so much that I think one strand is defective. The "better" strand I put in the bottle for comparison purposes. You can see the pics below:
(The above pics used a warm-white strand):
Red:
Bright-White LEDs:
Red and Warm-White produce about the same light output, and honestly it's hard to tell the difference between the two light strands. The LEDs are well... yea.
I received my order of lights earlier this week. Ordered a few other colors for future projects and a set of battery operated LEDs. Figured the LED strands would be great for mobility (table centerpiece, area without outlets, etc).
I was severely disappointed in the light output of the LEDs
, so much that I think one strand is defective. The "better" strand I put in the bottle for comparison purposes. You can see the pics below:(The above pics used a warm-white strand):
Red:
Bright-White LEDs:
Red and Warm-White produce about the same light output, and honestly it's hard to tell the difference between the two light strands. The LEDs are well... yea.
i might look into doing something like this! pretty cool idea...
got bored at work one day and decided to make this...
still have to get a different/better lamp shade for it, all in all i think it came out pretty good!
got bored at work one day and decided to make this...
still have to get a different/better lamp shade for it, all in all i think it came out pretty good!
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Finished another Firebird bottle today for a member on another forum. Decided to do a side-by-side shot comparing the warm white-light bulbs and the red bulbs-
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Paint wasn't fully dry, so instead of putting wire through hole in the back, I just stuffed them through the top to get pics.
Warm-White lights:
Plan on installing Red once the paint is fully dry.
Also, guy I sold the other Firebird bottle to sent this:
Warm-White lights:
Plan on installing Red once the paint is fully dry.
Also, guy I sold the other Firebird bottle to sent this:
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