In skillful hands, even an ordinary bottle turns into a work of design art. Human fantasy is able to turn bottles into original interior items, useful decorations for a summer house and home. And some craftsmen use glass containers as building materials.
Cut the bottle? Easy!
Sometimes the question arises of how to cut a glass bottle. The usual thread, glass cutter, file, grinder - there are many options. And all of them require skill and safety precautions.
At home, you can use a relatively simple method, which will require thick threads, a flammable liquid (cologne, alcohol, solvent, etc.), a basin with cold water and a bottle itself. Before cutting a glass bottle with a regular thread, you must thoroughly wash the bottle. You must also remove the stickers. You can use ordinary wool threads, it is advisable to choose a thicker yarn. Measure the length so that it is enough for 5-6 turns. Soak the cut thread in a small amount of flammable liquid. It should be well saturated, but excess fluid should not drain from it.
In the intended place of the cut, wind the thread so that it fits snugly against the glass. Set fire to. Keep the bottle parallel to the floor, turning it several times so that the glass warms up evenly. Wait until the thread burns out - and immediately lower the bottle into a basin with plenty of cold water. If the experiment was successful, then the characteristic sound of cracked glass will be heard. You may have to make an effort to break the non-cracked areas. The result will be two halves, the edges of which need to be sanded with sandpaper or a grindstone. That's all.
Knowing how to cut a glass bottle with an ordinary thread, you can revive the interior - make various crafts for decoration. From the bottom you can make original glasses, vases or flower pots. Let the upper half be used for the manufacture of lamps, candlesticks and other creative little things.
The use of glass bottles in the interior
Modern manufacturers offer their products in attractive containers. Sometimes the hand does not rise to throw a fancy bottle. Such containers can be safely used for crafts. What can be made of glass bottles, tells the imagination. Transparent bottles can be filled with various cereals, pouring them in layers, or colored sand. You can put beautiful flowers in a container and pour them with a solution of glycerin. This method allows you to keep delicate buds for a long time and decorate the interior.
Bottles can be wrapped with twine or colored threads and decorative elements attached. You can paint on glass using stained glass paints, or use the decoupage technique. There are a lot of options for using glass containers, the main thing is to include imagination.
Glass bottles on a personal plot
A summer cottage or a personal plot is expanse for skillful hands. If a large number of glass containers accumulate in the house, then you can issue them with a flower bed or garden paths. By the way, so that rain water does not accumulate at the gate or entrance, it is advised to dig several bottles upside down in the ground.
Craftsmen use bottles for the construction of fences, the construction of arbors and greenhouses. To bond such an amazing building material, cement mortar is required, and the laying technology is similar to laying stones or bricks during construction.
Glass containers can clog the environment and be harmful. Skillful application of this material allows not only to decorate the interior or the plot, but also helps to protect nature. Knowing how to cut a glass bottle with an ordinary thread or apply it in its entirety, you can contribute to protecting the environment.