Thursday, December 19, 2013

How to make a lighted wine bottle lamp kit with deco lights

Making your own lighted wine bottle light  is lots of fun and easy to do. If you have a favorite wine bottle with a nice picture and you would like to insert lights this wine bottle light kit gives you all necessary  parts plus easy to follow instructions. You will love the new Deco super bright teeny bulbs. 
This lamp making kit includs the following:
(1) 3/8inch diamond drill bit with How To Drill a Hole in a Wine Bottle.
(1) String of 20  Deco  super bright teeny clear bulbs on a brown wire
(1) small pack of "Silly Putty"  Needed to drill hole in bottle.
(1) black Plastic snap-in grommnet. to protect wire from hole in bottle
Included with your purchase is some additional tips & information that I wrote that you may find of interest.
 

How to Drill a Hole in a Wine Bottle
How to Drill a Hole in a Glass Block

How To Drill a Hole in a Bottle
Tips for Inserting Deco Teenty lights in Your Bottle

 www.lightedwinebottlemaking.com

Sunday, December 15, 2013

How to make a Incense Bottle Smoker

Use a 3/8 inch Diamond drill bit for a vent hole in your Incense bottle


 

Incense bottles or incense smokers are a very unique craft item. They sell at craft show between ten and twenty dollars.  They are used for aromatherapy. Many use incense bottles smoker instead of air wicks in their homes. They are very easy to make. All you need is a bottle so some kind, a drill motor and most important, a good quality diamond coated drill bit.  A 3/8 inch diamond bit will work just fine. You need to select a bottle that is about 12 inches high. Tell enough so that your incense stick can be placed in the bottle without touching the bottom. Many incense bottle artist buy bottle at wholesale.  They often will use clear bottles and paint a design on the outside or a swirl on color on the inside. I have seen a wide variety of different shaped bottles used. Small flower vases, vinegar bottle, olive oil bottle, just about any tall, thin shaped bottle that you can find.

You should place your 3/8 inch vent whole about two inches off the bottom of the bottle. I have seen incense bottles with only one vent hole and some with two or three holes.

Drilling the hole.

You need a good quality 3/8 inch diamond drill bit. You always need to keep the tip of your diamond drill bit cool using plane water.  You can use some silly putty or plumbers putty to make a little donut. Place the donut where you want to place you vent holes. Keep the donut full of water. Start your drill slow and on a slight angle to get your bit to bite. Bring your drill diamond bit straight up and use a touch n’ go drilling motion. Do not use a steady downward pressure. Lift your diamond bit out of the hole every few seconds to be sure that water is always in   it.  It will take just a minute or two to drill through depending on how thick the glass bottle is. Rinse out your bottle and let it dry. That’s all there is to it. You will find it easy and fun to do. Place your incense stick on a small key ring. Light and place inside the bottle.  You will soon see a swirl of smoke coming out of the top. Empty out the ash every so often. . Incense bottle or incense smokers could earn you a little extra money at your next craft show. You can also use a 3/8 inch diamond drill bits to drill holes in wine bottles. I like inserting DECO Teeny,teeny bulbs in my lighted wine bottles.  They burn very bright and most important they burn much cooler. Usually a string of 35 standard Christmas lights will cause your lighted wine bottle to be too hot to touch.  You may want to consider using DECO Teeny,teeny bulbs.
 
 

 

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Monday, December 2, 2013

How to make a Bell Mason Jar lamp










If you have ever visited a country store or antique mall you may have seen lots of old Bell Mason or Kerr canning jars. There is a certain charm to them and we love to reminisce and recall the canning days at grandma’s house. We are all very familiar with both bell mason and Kerr canning jars and that makes them somewhat attractive to imitative crafters.  They make charming, rustic country table lamps with them. Mason and Kerr canning jars  lamps eye catching and unique because they can display a wide verity of collectibles such as sea shells, beans, buttons, beach stones, marbles  or any others item that you can think of. If you were to use Google Search you will find lots of canning jar lamps for sell. However:   Why not make one yourself?.. They are rather easy to make and you can find Mason or Kerr canning jars at any garage sale, county store or you can use new canning jars that are available at any supermarket. Again, use Google Search to find a source for canning jar lamp socket adopters. You can also find them at your local hardware store. You will notice that most of the canning jar socket adopter uses a standard light socket with the lamp cord coming out of the socket base. I don’t partially like that style as it leaves the lamp cord hanging down the side of the  lamp. I would rather buy a 3/8 inch diamond drill bits and drill a hole near the bottom of the canning jar and insert the lamp cord from the bottom. As far as the lamp light socket goes, You can use a standard socket with a push threw off & on switch or if you want to insert lights inside the mason jar as well a light on top, you can use a two circuit, 3 terminal light socket. This socket gives you the ability to turn on the inside the jar lights only or the top light only, or turn on both. Making your very own Mason Canning Jar lamp is a fun craft and I am sure you would enjoy this craft

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Tips for inserting Decp Lights in wine bottles


 

Tips for Inserting DecoTeenty lights In Your Bottle.

 

 

Drill your hole in the back side of your bottle. Follow Instructions.

Rinse bottle and dry. You may want to dry it in a warm oven.

Thread your string of Deco Bulbs through one of the snap-in plastic grommets.

Insert Deco bulbs into bottle. Turn bottle neck down and shake bottle so the lights are more evenly distributed. I will often tie a short piece of fishing line near the terminal end of the lights and pull the bulbs up a little tighter in the neck of the bottle. The bottle cork will keep the line tight. If not using a bottle cork you would have to try a little speck of glue to the inside of the bottle neck. What often happens is the lights over time will settle down lower in the bottle leaving the top half with few bulbs.

The Clear Teeny super bright bulbs look really great in the dark colored bottles. Using clear bottles you may want to try multi-colored bulbs.

Be sure to use Darice Deco Teeny bulbs when drilling a 3/8 inch hole. Many string lights have a standard socket which is the same size as standard Christmas lights. If you using the larger bulbs you will need a ½  or 5/8 inch hole.  

 

  

 

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Tips for inserting Darce Dec teeny bulbs in Wine bottles


 

Tips for Inserting DecoTeenty lights In Your Bottle.

 

 

Drill your hole in the back side of your bottle. Follow Instructions.

Rinse bottle and dry. You may want to dry it in a warm oven.

Thread your string of Deco Bulbs through one of the snap-in plastic grommets.

Insert Deco bulbs into bottle. Turn bottle neck down and shake bottle so the lights are more evenly distributed. I will often tie a short piece of fishing line near the terminal end of the lights and pull the bulbs up a little tighter in the neck of the bottle. The bottle cork will keep the line tight. If not using a bottle cork you would have to try a little speck of glue to the inside of the bottle neck. What often happens is the lights over time will settle down lower in the bottle leaving the top half with few bulbs.

The Clear Teeny super bright bulbs look really great in the dark colored bottles. Using clear bottles you may want to try multi-colored bulbs.

Be sure to use Darice Deco Teeny bulbs when drilling a 3/8 inch hole. Many string lights have a standard socket which is the same size as standard Christmas lights. If you using the larger bulbs you will need a ½  or 5/8 inch hole.  

 

  
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Sunday, September 29, 2013

4mm craft lights Many wine bottle light crafters are starting to use Deco teeny bright bulbs and the decolights 4mm bulbs. I find that the teeny bright bulbs burn very bright and last longer and most important they don't cause your wine bottle to get too hot. I also like the fact that the teeny bulbs will slide thou a 3/8 inch hole. 3/8 inch grommets are available which is a little safety for the lamp cord and it gives your bottle finished look.Deco teeny bulbs come in multi color as well as clear. I also use the Deco 4mm rice bulbs which are a littler larger but still much smaller then the regular Christmas tree strands that are commonly used by lighted bottle makers. The 4mm bulbs also burn bright and burn very cool. The 20 count strands provide a good balance of lights inside a standard wine bottle. Teeny bright lights or the 4mm rice bulbs will enhance your floral& craft designs . The smaller size makes them perfect for showcasing cherished collectables as well as dollhouse and many other craft projects. Lighted wine bottle artist may want to try them . I think you will be pleas G. starkey

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Deco Teeny Bright bulbs for Lighted Wine Bottles


Deco Teeny Bulbs are great for small crafts projects. They are ideal for inserting into your wine bottle lamp. They burn very bright, last longer and most important they won’t cause your bottle lamp to get too hot.  20 small Clear or Multi colored rice bulbs ARE  great for making  lighted wine bottles.  The bulbs utilize a safety fuse plug and remain lite  even if one burn out. They are pre-tested. For in-door use only.  One of the major concerns when using the standard Christmas string lights is that they can cause the bottle to get to hot to touch. Using Deco Teeny bright bulbs gives a good amount of light inside your bottle but, they burn much cooler. There is a liability issue with lighted wine bottles that get to hot to touch. I like drilling a 3/8 inch hole in the back of your bottle vs. a 1/2 inch or 5/8 inch hole required to insert your standard string of Christmas lights . Let know if you have thought of trying deco bright Teeny bulbs in your lighted wine bottle.
DeCo Teeny Bright bulbs for lighted wine bottles

Saturday, August 10, 2013


Drilling Holes in sea Glass & Beach Stones

Beading and designing jewelry has become one of the most popular and profitable craft. Many artistic folks find designing jewelry on outlet for their creativity. It is an enjoyable craft and it is a money maker for many jewelry artists. The next time you visit a craft show notice the number of booths displaying handmade jewelry. All of them have a rather large group of women looking over their creations and paying good money for that special set of earrings or bracelet that they fell in love with. Many of the  beautiful creations are made from sea glass , semi-precious stone, beach stone and pottery shards.They are unusual because sea glass and beach stones are found with a wide variety of shapes and colors  that offer the artist a wide range of design possibilities. You  may want to try your hand at designing jewelry made   from sea glass or beach stones.

I offer the following suggestions and tips that will help you be successful in drilling sea glass and other semi-precious stones. As you gain experience you will really get involved and enjoy designing your own jewelry.

 

Whenever you use electrical motors with high speed RPM you need to be extra careful. Wear eye protection for sure. You will be drilling with a little water around your work.Be careful with your electrical cords and drill motor.

For best results use good quality diamond drill bits also known as holesaws. The mini diamond drill bits that I have available are popular and hold up very well.

I buy my sea glass from a collector who spend the winter in Florida. I am not sure if it is authentic and genuine. I do however, enjoy walking along the shore of Lake Huron looking for any unusual beach stones  .Beach stones  and pottery shards have become a very popular medium for jewelry artist.

I pre-sort my pieces of sea glass and beach stone. I look for the smaller pieces that lend themselves to a pair of earring or a bracelet. The longer pieces would make a nice pendant.

 

 

You have to use your imagination to create a piece of jewelry in your mind. You need to decide where to drill the hole. You may want to drill in the center on top  or at each end. Sea Glass is often so irregular that you will need to study each piece very carefully before you drill you holes. Many jewelry artist use diamond files or diamond burrs to touch up and reshape their sea glass.

You need a Dremel drill motor. Be sure you have a collet that will accommodate the shank size of your drill bit.

Your best bet is to use a Dremel chuck Model 4486. This is an adjustable chuck that will accommodate most mini size diamond bits. This chuck will accept a 2/32” bit. I usually use the middle setting for my drilling speed. The larger the drill bit the more you need to slow your drilling speed down a bit. Recommended speed is 5000-25000 rpm. Insert the shank of the drill bit far up into the collet. Leave just enough of the tip of the bit to drill through the thickness of the glass or stone. These are very fine bits that can heat up very quickly and wear out the diamond segmentation on the tip of your bit.

 

Lubricants. All diamond drill bits require water to keep the tip of the drill bit and glass cool.

You will need a shallow pan about two or three inches deep. I use a piece of ¾ inch wood to place my sea glass or beach stone on. Add enough water to just cover the glass when you press it to the  bottom of your pan. If you use to much water it will splash all over the place and you will have trouble seeing your work. Change the water often as it will get cloudy from the fine glass dust. If your sea glass is not to thick you can usually drill straight through your piece of sea  glass or stone. Use a very light touch when you sense you are about to break through.  Sometimes I will put a small dot on both sides of the glass with a permanent maker. I will drill my hole from both sides in order to help prevent a chip out when the bit breaks through. Very often jewelry artist will drill the hole with a under size  bit and than re-drill with the final size. You can also use a round head diamond burr to touch up the hole.

 

You could hold your piece of glass or beach stone with your fingers. Be very careful with this suggestion. Many artist design a holding clamp of some kind.

Very important: You want to use a touch n’go drilling motion. Up & down every few seconds. You need to let the water clear out the hole. A steady down ward pressure will cause your bit to overheat and may cause the glass to crack or chip. I usually set my bit at a 45 degree angle to the glass to get the hole started. Once the bit starts to bite you can bring it straight up and continue drilling. When you sense that you are about to break through you need to let up on the down ward pressure. Some sea glass is very hard and you need to be patience, take your time. Sand stone and pottery shard are much easier to drill. I hope that these tips and suggestions will help you get the feel for drilling sea glass or beach stones or pottery shards. I find this craft fascinating and I am sure you will enjoy it once you try it. You will soon develop your own technique as you gain some experience.

You may want to Google search lapidary products for additional accessories and information. Give it a try and let me know if I can be of more help. You can contact me at:



My esty store: jpdiamonddrillbits

 

 

Friday, June 28, 2013


Drill Pressure for diamond drill bits.


 

 

Drilling Pressure

 

Increasing the  pressure on diamond bits makes the bit cut faster. Not a good ideal with diamond bits. With a diamond drill bit, it’s very important that you:

 

Use very light downward pressure with a touch n” go technique. Let the “drill cut at its own speed.

 

Use plenty of water as a lubricant. A squirt bottle will often work.

 

Increasing the drill pressure will only increase the friction and heat. This not only burns up your diamond drill bit, but could also fracture or crack the material you are working with.

 

When drilling a hole completely through any material,it is important to :Lighten up the pressue even more when you sense the drill bit is about to break through the backside. This reduces chip out on the backside.



Wednesday, June 26, 2013


 What Size Diamond Drill Bits is Best For Wine bottles & Glass Blocks

Over the last several years that I have been selling diamond drill bits, I have found that the 5/8 inch diamond bit and the ½ inch drill bit have become the most popular with wine bottle drillers. At one time many wine bottle drillers use a ¾ inch diamond drill bit. The ¾ inch was larger than necessary and was a little unsightly. The half inch hole is a little small and just a little harder to insert the string of Christmas lights. The 5/8 inch hole makes it just a little easier to push in the mini lights.  Lighted wine bottles, lighted whiskey lamps or beer bottle lights are unique and make an excellent accent for any room in the house. They have been a very popular craft item at craft and art shows. You can find a wide variety of lighted wine bottles on e-bay or esty. You can use Google custom search to learn more about how to use diamond drill bits to drill holes in any bottle or glass block. Drill bits diamond coated are not all that expense. You can click on my page  “ for sale.”

Tuesday, June 11, 2013


 

Tips for Inserting DecoTeenty lights In Your Bottle.

 

 

Drill your hole in the back side of your bottle. Follow Instructions.

Rinse bottle and dry. You may want to dry it in a warm oven.

Thread your string of Deco Bulbs through one of the snap-in plastic grommets.

Insert Deco bulbs into bottle. Turn bottle neck down and shake bottle so the lights are more evenly distributed. I will often tie a short piece of fishing line near the terminal end of the lights and pull the bulbs up a little tighter in the neck of the bottle. The bottle cork will keep the line tight. If not using a bottle cork you would have to try a little speck of glue to the inside of the bottle neck. What often happens is the lights over time will settle down lower in the bottle leaving the top half with few bulbs.

The Clear Teeny super bright bulbs look really great in the dark colored bottles. Using clear bottles you may want to try multi-colored bulbs.

Be sure to use Darice Deco Teeny bulbs when drilling a 3/8 inch hole. Many string lights have a standard socket which is the same size as standard Christmas lights. If you using the larger bulbs you will need a ½  or 5/8 inch hole.  

 

  

 

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Sea Glass  How to Make Your own



Check out flea markets, garage sale re-sale shops to find vintage bottles

Tumbling vintage bottles to make sea glass I recently found 4 vintage beer bottles at a garage sale. I paid $2.00 for the four of them. They were not in very good condition. By the color and shape of the bottles I would judge them to be about 100 years old. In fact the lady who sold them to me said that she know them to be at least that old. Two of them were cracked and had little value for re-sale. I had the ideal to tumble them to see what kind of faux sea glass I could make. I wrapped the bottle in several layers of old towels and broke it up with a heavy hammer. After sorting through the busted glass I collected just the pieces that would most likely make a nice piece of sea glass jewelry..I have a small toy rock tumbler that I also found at a garage sale. Using just some beach sand and a small amount of Silicon Carbide grit, I let the tumbler run for ten days. I changed the water and sand after first three days and several times after that. To my surprise, the pieces had a very nice crystalline patina and looked very much like genuine sea glass. I would venture a guest that most jewelry makers working with sea glass would not be able to tell the difference. The only distinction that I can make about this man made sea glass is that it was made from an antique beer bottle. I would not advertise it as "pure sea glass" It was fun to make and I enjoy experiencing with tumbling vintage glass bottles. _



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Monday, May 27, 2013


Directions for making your Bottle Lamp

 

 Drill hole in bottle using 3/8” Diamond drill bit. (See instructions)

 Rinse bottle and dry thoroughly

 Place plastic snap-in grommet on lamp cord.

 Feed lamp cord  through drilled hole towards bottle neck. Push plastic grommet in drilled hole.

 Pull cord approx. 15” past top of bottle and tie a knot in cord. Pull cord back            through bottle until knot is about 1 inch from grommet inside bottle. You should have approx. 2” of wire at top of bottle.

Insert rice light wire through top of bottle. Terminal end down. Cut end should extend about 2” from top of bottle.

Carefully feed lamp cord wires and rice lights wires through threaded nipple/adapter. (Lock nut down).

Carefully insert nipple/rubber adapter into bottle .Bottle adapter should be flush with top of bottle. Check to see if rubber adapter fits firmly in neck of bottle.  If too lose you will have to compress the adaptor to enlarge it. Hold the bottom nut with a wrench and tighten down top nut. It should not fit supper tight as you will have to take it out.

Again, Feed lamp cord and light wires through nipple/adapter and now insert into bottle. If a little tight add a few drops of soap. If using a harp  place it  on top of brass ring, replace round check  ring and nut. Tighten.

Run lamp cord and light wires through socket base and screw on to nipple .

Wiring the 3 terminal sockets. The ribbed  wire from the lamp cord is connected to the Silver screw, the other lamp cord wire and one light wire are connected to the brass  screw, and the other light wire is connected to the black screw. (Make   sure all wires are secured). Carefully slide socket shell over socket base  click into place.

Use a 15 watt or a 25 watt light bulb.

Decorate.

 

 


Sunday, April 28, 2013


This is a new 3/8 inch diamond drill bit A very popular size hole when using Teeny Rice Lights in your wine or beer bottle lamp.  Teeny Rice Lights burn brighter, last longer and will not cause your bottle to get too hot to touch. I think using Teeny Rice lights makes your bottle lamp much more attractive. Included with this lamp kit are:

    Drilling Instructions.

    Silly Putty. To make a donut to hold water when drilling your hole.

    20 count Teeny Rice Lights green wire

    3/8” snap-in bushing to protect lamp cord

   

Information booklet

 

                

   Make a wine bottle for profit.

   How to drill a hole in a wine bottle

   How to drill a hole in a glass block.

  

 

 

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Making a whisky bottle table lamp with a 3-terminal light socket



 

The most popular lighted wine or whiskey bottle lamps are bottle table lamps with a lamp shade and a 3-terminal, 2 circuit light socket. Bottle table lamps are more functional because they can be used as an accent lamp that looks great in any room of the house, family room, den, Kitchen. Turn on just the teeny lights in the bottle only and you now have a night lights for the bedroom or bathroom. A 3-terminal,2 circuit light socket allows you to turn on the bottle lights only, turn on the top bulb only or turn on both the bottle lights and the top lights. How do that?

You will need to purchase a 3-terminal,2 circuit socket. A string of lights, I recommend using a string of 20 or 35 Teeny rice lights. Find a wine or liquor bottle and pick out a lamp shade that will give an accent to the room where you will place the lamp. Here are the directions for wiring the socket only.

Your light socket will have a brass terminal on one side and a silver terminal on the other side. In the middle is an additional terminal. Secure one wire from the lamp cord to the brass screw. One wire from the string of lights and the other lamp cord wire to the silver screw. The other wire from the rice lights is attached to the middle screw. Make sure all connections are secure . You can contact me at starkey25@live.com  at any time.

 

 

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Christmas string lights vs LED lights.


The major issue with using the standard string of Christmas in your wine bottle is the high heat that the lights generate. If you use a string of thirty five lights the bottle will be too hot to touch.  Maybe not so hot that it will burn your fingers, but quit warm. The longer you leave the lights on the warmer your wine bottle will be. It could be a safety issue if you sell your lighted wine bottle and someone picked it up and was startled and dropped it. You may want to check to see just how hot a wine bottle can get depending on how many strings lights you inserted. It may surprise you. What about using LED string lights? LED string lights are brighter and burn much, much cooler. They will last longer and will not cause your lighted wine bottle to get too hot. I prefer using LED lights in my wine bottles that I sell or make as gifts. They have one major problem. A string of twenty LED colored or clear lights cost about three or four times as much as a string of standard Christmas Lights. The extra cost makes selling your lighted wine bottles a little more difficult due to the higher price you will need to charge. Have you used  teeny or rice lights in your bottles?

Rice or teeny lights are very bright and also burn very cool. They are much smaller but give off plenty of  bright light for your bottle. They often come in a count of thirty five and can be found in most hobby or crafts stores. You can use Google search to find your local craft store as well as to check price. Your comments are always welcome.

Thursday, April 4, 2013


You will need a diamond drill bit to drill a vent hole in a incense bottle. Incense bottles are a very unique item. They are used for aroma therapy or most often for providing a pleasant atmosphere in your home.They are very easy and fun to make.All you need is a bottle ,a drill motor and most important a diamond drill bit also called a hole saw. A 3/8 inch diamond drill bit will work just fine,

You need to select a bottle that is about 12 inches tall.Wine bottles, tall flower vases or maybe a olive oil bottle. You can use your imagination to find unusual bottle shapes. You bottle needs to be tall enough so that the incense sticks can be placed inside the bottle without it touching the bottom

Many incense bottle craters buy bottle at wholesale and paint the inside.I have not tried painting the inside of a bottle. I would like to learn how this is done.

You should place your vent hole or draft hole about 2 inches above the bottom of your bottle. One or two vent holes would give your bottle enough draft so that the smoke will swirl out of the top.

As you know diamond drill bits always need to be lubricated with water.Here is how I drill my holes in most glass bottles. You can use some Silly Putty to make a do-nut.Place the do-nut where you want to drill the hole. Keep this do-nut full of water.Start your drilling slow. Use a touch n" go, up and down motion. Do not use a steady downward pressure. Life your drill bit out of the hole every few seconds to be sure that water is always in the hole. You must keep the tip of your diamond drill bit wet or it will over heat. It will take just a minute or so to drill through depending on how thick the glass is.Rinse out your bottle and let it dry.

That's all there is to it. You will find it easy and fun to do. Place your incense stick on a small key ring. Light and place inside the bottle. You will soon see a swirl of smoke coming out of top.

Sunday, March 24, 2013


Diamond hole saws for incense bottle smokers

Diamond coated holesaw/drill bit. 3/8" outside diameter. 1/4" shank. Can drill approx. 1.5" deep. Selected and recommended for drilling vent hole in incense bottles/smoker. Contact me at starkey25@live.com. drilling instructions are included.
Incense bottle smokers are a very unique item. They are used for aromatherapy or most often to providing a pleasant atmosphere in your home. They are very easy and fun to make. All you need is a unique bottle, a drill motor and most important a diamond drill bit (hole saw). A 3/8" diamond drill bit will work just fine...


Friday, March 22, 2013



 

Drill holes in glass blocks or wine bottle with diamond drill bits with a hand held drill motor.

How to Drill the Hole.
Before you start to drill the hole you should use some Silly Putty to form a donut. Place the donut over the spot where you want to drill the hole. On a glass block I find a place just off the center line where the two halves of the block are joined. Fill the donut hole with water... During the cutting process the bit will begin to heat up. Make sure the hole in the donut is full of water. Have a little cup of water nearby in case you need to add a little water. Place your wine bottle or glass block on old towel and position between your feet on a hard cement floor. See if you can start drilling by tipping the drill bit a little on its edge you will have to apply a little pressure to get your drill bit to starting cutting. Once it start to cut you can than bring it straight up Remember; Diamond coated drill bits can heat up very quickly. Pump your drill up and down every few seconds. Drilling the hole will take a few minutes because it is difficult to drill through thick glass. Glass blocks are manufactured with a slight vacuum inside. You will often hear a slight hiss when the drill bit breaks through. Wash the glass block inside and out to get the glass dust out of the block. Let it dry before you start to decorate. Remember you don’t need a lot of downward pressure. Set your drill motor at low speed. To learn more about drilling glass block or wine bottle go to google search.

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