Neat Decorative Light Project
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Neat Decorative Light Project Little project/hobby I've been working on lately. Figured I'd share.
These were just 'test' runs to see which lights look best. That's why you see them being fed from the top. Final product has wire coming out bottom so cap can be screwed back on.
Multi-
Red-
Blue-
Red/Blue-
Blue-
Also have a strand of Green and Clear lights.
Waiting on more glass cutting bits to arrive in the mail so I can tackle more bottles.
Looking for opinions. You think people would buy these? I would probably stick to beer bottles primarily as buying liquor would get expensive quick.
These were just 'test' runs to see which lights look best. That's why you see them being fed from the top. Final product has wire coming out bottom so cap can be screwed back on.
Multi-
Red-
Blue-
Red/Blue-
Blue-
Also have a strand of Green and Clear lights.
Waiting on more glass cutting bits to arrive in the mail so I can tackle more bottles.
Looking for opinions. You think people would buy these? I would probably stick to beer bottles primarily as buying liquor would get expensive quick.
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From: San Antonio, Tx
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Got bored and decided to try sanding the outside. By hand took forever. Went at it with a dremel sanding wheel then wet sanded by hand. It looks ok and very smooth to the touch.
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So with my finished bottles sold, and while trying not to be too much of an alcoholic but obtaining more bottles I've decided to try other options...
Here's one I've been working on:
Here's one I've been working on:
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Thanks. I'm pretty proud of it. I plan to make another but a little different.
Haha, thanks...
Only seen one guy locally selling some at a flea market. But his weren't done very nicely at all.
Only seen one guy locally selling some at a flea market. But his weren't done very nicely at all.
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Unless you want me to make something out of it for you, I don't really want to drill a hole in a hard to find bottle! haha. Would be cool though because of the size, so if you want something in particular, let me know.
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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.
Looks good!
Instead of sanding, consider using some glass etching compound which is like an acid paste that will haze the glass. I got some from Hobby Lobby. You can use tape to mask off a design, wipe it on, let it sit then wipe it off.
Instead of sanding, consider using some glass etching compound which is like an acid paste that will haze the glass. I got some from Hobby Lobby. You can use tape to mask off a design, wipe it on, let it sit then wipe it off.