Old beer bottles & seaglasss

Beer Bottles and  Sea Glass

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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Halloween 20 bulbs Halloween lights orange lights orange bulbs

This Darice® Deco Lights™ light set includes 20 orange bulbs on a black cord. Perfect for Halloween light displays, adding glow to home decorating projects, creating a festive atmosphere for parties, and more. 20 lights per strand. 1 piece per package.

The bulbs on these Deco Lights™ utilize a safety fuse plug and remain lit even if one burns out. Plugs with both ends for easy continuous lighting. Pre-tested. Extra bulbs included. Indoor use only

NOT to early to start your Halloween crafts for the fall craft showswww.makeawinebottlelamp.com

3/4 inch diamond bits Lighted glass blocks lighted wine bottles

This a new 3/4 inch (20mm) diamond drill bit. This diamond drill bit is also suitable for drilling   glass, ceramic tile, marble and granite. All diamond drill bits require that you use water as a lubricant. A ¾ inch diamond bit is very popular for drilling holes in glass blocks as many glass block designers use the larger LED’S and incandescent bulbs.

 

Included with the purchase of one of my diamond drill bits are a few tips and suggestions that I wrote that may be of help to you

 

Step by step instructions for drilling holes in bottles.

Summary for making your lighted wine bottle.

Tips for inserting DECO bulbs into your bottle.

A list of special prices for lighted wine bottle supplies.

Directions for making a wine bottle table (night lite) lamp.

Make a bottle incense smoker.

 

Single 3/4inch bit     $20.00

Two for $17.50

No additional cost for first class mailing.

 

 
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3/4 inch diamond bit for glass blocks wine bottles

This a new 3/4 inch (20mm) diamond drill bit. This diamond drill bit is also suitable for drilling   glass, ceramic tile, marble and granite. All diamond drill bits require that you use water as a lubricant. A ¾ inch diamond bit is very popular for drilling holes in glass blocks as many glass block designers use the larger LED’S and incandescent bulbs.

 

Included with the purchase of one of my diamond drill bits are a few tips and suggestions that I wrote that may be of help to you

 

Step by step instructions for drilling holes in bottles.

Summary for making your lighted wine bottle.

Tips for inserting DECO bulbs into your bottle.

A list of special prices for lighted wine bottle supplies.

Directions for making a wine bottle table (night lite) lamp.

Make a bottle incense smoker.

 

Single 3/4inch bit     $20.00

Two for $17.50

No additional cost for first class mailing.

 

 
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5/8 inch diamond drill bits for wine bottle lamps

5/8 inch 16mm diamond drill bit.

 

This is a new 5/8 inch (16mm) diamond drill bit that is specially recommended for drilling holes in wine bottles or glass blocks. This diamond drill bit is also suitable for drilling holes in glass,ceramics, title,marble and granite. All diamond bits require that you use water as a lubricant. The 5/8 inch diamond bit is very popular with both glass block and wine bottle lamp artist. A 5/8 inch hole makes it just a little easyier to insert both DECO 4mm bulbs as well as the standard incandescent Christmas string lights. Decolights are very popular as they burn crystal bright and much,much cooler.

 

Included with the purchase of one of my diamond drill bits are a few tips and suggestions that I wrote that may be of help to you.

 

 

Step by step instructions for drilling holes in bottles.

Summary for making your lighted wine bottle.

Tips for inserting DECO bulbs into your bottle.

A list of special prices for lighted wine bottle supplies.

Making lighted wine bottles for profit.

Directions for making a wine bottle table (night lite) lamp.

Make a bottle incense smoker.

 

Single 5/8 inch bit   $8.00

Two for $13.00

No additional cost for first class postage

 

 

www.makeawinebottlelamp.com

3/8 inch (10 mm) diamond drill bits.

3/8 inch (10mm) Diamond Drill Bits.

 

This is a new 3/8 inch diamond drill bit that is specially recommended for drilling holes in wine bottles or glass blocks. These diamond drill bits are also suitable for drilling holes in glass, ceramics, title, marble and granite.  All diamond drill bits require that you use water as a lubricant. A 3/8 inch hole in your  lighted wine bottle is gaining in popularity with lighted wine bottle designers. You will find that lighted wine bottles on display at your local craft show often use DECO Teeny, Teeny bulbs rather  than the standard incandescent  Christmas string lights.  DECO Teeny, Teeny bulbs burn very bright and most important, are much, much cooler. Drilling a 3/8 inch hole is a little easier, plus a 3/8inch plastic snap in grommets are available to protect your lamp wire and gives your lighted wine bottle a more professional finished look. 

 

Included with the purchase of one of my diamond drill bits are a few tips and suggestions that may be of help to you.

 

Step by step instructions for drilling holes in bottles.

Summary for making your lighted wine bottle

Tips for inserting Deco Teeny, Teeny  bulbs into your bottle.

A list of special prices for lighted wine bottle supplies.

Making lighted wine bottles for profit

Directions for making a wine bottle table (night lite) lamps.

Make a bottle incense smoker.

 

Single 3/8 inch diamond bit       $8.00

Two for $ 13.00

No additional cost for first class mailing.

 

www.makeawinebottlelamp.com

Mason Jar lamp

 

1.            one pint light blue Mason Jar pre-drilled with a 3/8 inch hole.

2.            8. ft. white lamp cord .

3.            Pre-wired standard light socket.

4.            One standard light socket reducer (you may want to use a candelabra size bulb).

5.            A set of DECO Teeny, Teeny  Multi-colored bulbs.(wired to socket base)

 

What you need to do:

   

1.            Fill the mason jar with one of your favorite accent items.(sea shell, marbles, wine bottle corks, buttons, beach stones, thread spools, potpourri).

2.            Spread the Deco Teeny lights among the content of your mason jar.

3.            Buy a 4 inch lamp shade that will complement your lamp or room.

4.            Apply your favorite Fragrance Scent.

5.                If using wax scent cubes just un- screw jar ring and place under jar lid .

6.                If using fragrance oil just squirt a few drips threw jar top.(your will need to add new scent cubes or scented oil every so often).

 

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