Slumped Bottle Glass Dishes

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This photo appeared in a long ago blog post, and a lovely reader asked for a tutorial, so, at long last, here it is!  These little dishes are made from float (clear), cobalt and forest green bottle glass.  We’ll be doing some small dishes from bottle glass,...
Striped Bottle Glass Plate

Striped Bottle Glass Plate

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This is a fun asymmetrical bottle glass plate that uses one large bottle.  The size is suitable for sushi or crackers and cheese.  Start with a bottle, I’m using this triangle shaped vodka bottle, but any shape of bottle will work. I started by cutting the top...

Bottle Glass Votive – Tutorial

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Not all pretty glass things have to be complicated!  This cute little votive is very simple to make and takes only one firing. Begin with a bottle with the top and bottom cut off.  There are lots of ways to cut bottles, you should use the one you are most comfortable...
Recycled Wine Bottle Wall Vase – Tutorial

Recycled Wine Bottle Wall Vase – Tutorial

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 These wall vases are so cute and whimsical, you may not guess how easy they are to make. Materials: Wine bottle with a long neck ruler marker glass cutter of your choice Drill/Dremel tool Wire 1/8” fiber paper Kiln with prepared shelf Starting with a wine bottle (or...
Recycled Wine Bottle Trinket Boxes

Recycled Wine Bottle Trinket Boxes

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These adorable boxes combine cold working and fusing techniques and are incredibly versatile. Each box uses 2 empty bottles of the same size. You can use two of the same color or contrasting colors. Bottles with flat or nearly flat bottoms work the best. Select one...