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08/12/2014

How to Cut Glass Wine Bottles to Make Beeswax Candles and Kinkajou Bottle Cutter Giveaway!

Today’s one-hour project and awesome giveaway is sponsored by my friends at Bottle Cutting, Inc.  

Today I’ve got a fun way to re-use your old wine bottles – or any glass bottles!  I’m going to show you how to easily cut a bottle, and a simple project you can make using your newly recycled bottles: beeswax candles.  There are LOTS of things you can make with cut glass bottles, but this project is one of the great basics.  Use your favorite empty bottle to add personal flair to your decor, or a friend’s favorite for a fun gift!  I’ve got a full tutorial for you in this post, and be sure to read all the way to the end so that you can enter to WIN one of these fabulous tools for yourself!

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See, I’ve tried a few different methods for cutting bottles, and I haven’t been able to accomplish (let alone master) any of them.  I had accepted that maybe recycled glass projects just weren’t for me… but then I saw the Kinkajou from Bottle Cutting, Inc.  It’s an innovative tool that helps you get a clean cut from round bottles in a range of sizes in just a few minutes.  I put it to the test, and guess what?  I was able to get a perfect cut on my first try using it.  It took me a couple of minutes to do while I’m still getting the hang of it, but it works wonderfully, and the more I practiced, the faster it’s coming along.  And I’m getting a lot of practice, because I’m already at work on my next project. ;)

But – one thing at a time.  Let me introduce you to my new friend.  Here’s what you will need to cut glass bottles with the Kinkajou bottle cutter:

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Here’s the science.  By alternating heat and cold on a weakened area of glass, it will expand and contract rapidly enough to crack.  We know this, especially if we have ever tried to move a dish too quickly from the oven to the refrigerator, or vice versa.  So the goal is to control where the crack will take place, and make sure it’s a fabulously even crack, placed exactly where you want it.  Cracking it is not that hard.  The precision is a lot more difficult – and that’s why the Kinkajou tool is particularly awesome.  You use it to create a precise scored line, and then use the separation rings to control exactly where you heat and cool the bottle.  The result is that one half of the bottle literally just falls off the other, exactly where you want it.

Score your line.  You can use bottles of a variety of sizes, though they do need to be round.  Tighten the tool around your bottle, drop the scoring wheel, and twist evenly.  (Even twisting is actually a key skill for this technique; if you tilt the bottle while twisting, your lines won’t meet in the same place once the wheel has gone all the way around the bottle.)

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Next, place the separation rings on either side of the score line.  Boil some water (how much you’ll need depends on several factors, like the thickness of the bottle and how much practice you’ve had, because it is a technique you start getting a feel for with practice).  I found that using my coffeemaker to heat my water as I worked was perfect, then I didn’t need to wait long for my next cut.  Prep your sink with a towel or other padding so that you don’t end up with broken glass.

Next, you will alternate pouring hot water and cold water (which you can just run from your tap) onto the scored line.  The separation rings help you concentrate the water in the right place.  After alternating a couple times, your top should just fall away.  I had a few cuts when I first started that took a LOT of water, but I found that tended to happen when I switched too quickly between hot and cold, and the bottle didn’t heat enough before I cooled it down.

How to Cut Bottles to Make Homemade Beeswax Candles at www.happyhourprojects.com

Finally, use wet or dry sandpaper (or sanding sponges) to sand the edge and remove that sharp edge.  I started with a 100-grit paper at first, and finished with a 180-grit.  If you’re planning to make drinking glasses, a final sanding with 220-grit paper is a good idea. If you’d like to see the process in action, be sure to check out the videos at the “School of Bottle Cutting” on the Bottle Cutting Inc. website.

So now – you’ve got your candle holder.  Depending what type of bottle you’ve chosen, you may want to remove the label, or not.  Beer bottles with painted-on labeling can be very cool, but in my case, using these wine bottles with paper labels, it made more sense to remove them.  (You can use your sandpaper to get the glue from under the label off.)  That means you need to prepare your wick and wax.

You can make this process easy by buying pre-made wicks.  Which is an item that’s on my craft list… like never.  but the good news is that if you have white cotton string, you can braid your own wick!  Just make up a wire base (I used 28-gauge wire and coiled it up, making a wheel-shaped base).  I added some 34-gauge wire to my braid to stiffen it, but after doing it, I will tell you, it isn’t necessary.  I’m going to show you how to make a 4-part braid for your wick, in case you’ll be braiding your own, but disregard the additional wire.  You don’t need it after all. :)

Cut two long strings.  The length will depend on the height of your candle.  You’ll be tying them to the wire base, so make sure you can double them, and then you will want it to be a good 3-4 inches longer than what you truly need for your candle, so that you can stabilize it while you pour your wax.  I’m labeling the strands A-B-C-D below so that you can see where they go as you braid, but a 4-part braid is just the same as a 3-part braid, except that when you pull your right-most cord to the “center”, you’ll be passing it over two strands instead of just one.  When you pull from the left, you’ll only pass over one string, same a a regular 3-part braid.

How to Cut Bottles to Make Homemade Beeswax Candles at www.happyhourprojects.com

I went an extra step here (depending on where you read) and I dipped my wick in melted wax.  This is why the extra wire was redundant, because the wax made it stiff and really easy to work with when pouring my candle.  So I’m going to call this step optional, but I would do it this way again.  It also allows the wick to burn longer when you first light it, allowing the wax to begin melting.

Now – melting wax isn’t too difficult at all.  I bought actual bars of wax a while back, but it comes in pellets, too, and those are a bit easier to work with.

How to Cut Bottles to Make Homemade Beeswax Candles at www.happyhourprojects.com

I just cut it into chunks, and placed it in my glass craft cup.  (This is also what I use when making lip balm – that’s why it’s on the small side.  You can use a larger one as well.)  I placed my cup into boiling water – making sure I didn’t get any water into the cup itself.  I stirred it while it melted, and as soon as it melts (around 140 degrees or so), I added several drops of essential oils (about 25 drops, and I used an orange oil, though scent is totally up to you), and poured it into my cut bottle.  You’ll need a way to secure your wick, and for me, a pair of clothespins worked perfectly.  You can tie your wick around a base, like a bamboo skewer or pencil, or I’ve seen people poke it up through masking tape across the top of the candle – find whatever method works for you to keep it stable, and pour your candle.

Allow it to cool, and you can add your finishing touches!  I made 2 candles with my 2 cut bottles, and tied a bit of burlap ribbon and hemp around the jar for a rustic look.

How to Cut Bottles to Make Homemade Beeswax Candles at www.happyhourprojects.com

If your jar still has a label, then it probably doesn’t require additional decoration, but I thought this was a nice touch for a natural candle made from recycled bottles.

How to Cut Bottles to Make Homemade Beeswax Candles at www.happyhourprojects.com

Now – if you’re dying to try this tool out for yourself, I’ve got great news!  Bottle Cutting, Inc. is also giving away a Kinkajou cutting tool to a lucky Happy Hour Projects reader!  The tool comes with separation rings, a few sheets of sandpaper, and a finishing tool – everything you need to get started, except a few empty bottles!

How to Cut Bottles to Make Homemade Beeswax Candles at www.happyhourprojects.com

Bottle Cutting, Inc. also has a $5000 feature project contest going on – if you make a project with the Kinkajou, submit your photos.  If you’re chosen as one of the 50 featured projects they will be selecting, you will win $100 cash!  Be sure to check out their site for all the details!  You can also keep up with what’s new at Bottle Cutting, Inc. including new products and project inspiration but checking them out on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.

Rafflecopter will walk you through how to get your entries in below.   U.S. readers may enter now through August 21, 2014 at 11:59 pm EST.  Good luck!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Lisa says

    07/03/2020 at 12:33 pm

    Hey! These are soo cute!
    I have a question for you. I made a beeswax candle once, in a jar that was from a candle that wasn’t beeswax. When I lit the candle, after a little while the jar burst. My thought is that it must be that the beeswax burns hotter? Have you ever had this problem with any of the candles you’ve made? I’m hoping since wine bottles are thicker they should be great for beeswax.

    Thank you for the tutorial!!

    Reply
  2. Pam says

    08/24/2014 at 11:41 pm

    I would use the tops of the bottles to make wind chimes. Tricky to explain but would invole a cork, some monofilament ( fishing line) and a heavy duty wire hanger. Anxious to get started!

    Reply
  3. Jodie says

    08/23/2014 at 2:23 pm

    I would make wine bottles into glasses.

    Reply
  4. Sand says

    08/21/2014 at 11:51 pm

    I would turn them into drinking glasses.

    Reply
  5. Carl White says

    08/21/2014 at 10:43 pm


    Shivs, great for gang warfare.

    Reply
  6. Candie L says

    08/21/2014 at 10:37 pm

    We would use them for coin holders. Thank you

    Reply
  7. Joy Q says

    08/21/2014 at 10:18 pm

    I would make drinking glasses

    Reply
  8. Lorena Keech says

    08/21/2014 at 9:18 pm

    I want to make pendant lights for my kitchen.

    Reply
  9. Julie W says

    08/21/2014 at 10:28 am

    Christmas gift candles!

    Reply
  10. Amanda k says

    08/21/2014 at 9:45 am

    This looks like fun!

    Reply
  11. Megan O'D says

    08/21/2014 at 8:58 am

    I’d make candles for Christmas gifts, or drinking glasses, or modern vases, I think. What a great giveaway!

    Reply
  12. Wendy N says

    08/21/2014 at 8:46 am

    I would like to make some candles from cut bottles and maybe even some glasses!

    Reply
  13. Amanda S says

    08/21/2014 at 7:42 am

    This would be really cool to win! I have so many bottles around my house! Could make decorative holders or glasses out of them. :)

    Reply
  14. RICHARD HICKS says

    08/21/2014 at 1:56 am

    I would make pretty planters and drinking glasses

    Reply
  15. matt lehman says

    08/21/2014 at 12:59 am

    i could use it it to make something sweet with the flat bottoms possibly something like a stained glass curtain with some wire i got it could be linked together…yes

    Reply
  16. tina reynolds says

    08/21/2014 at 12:02 am

    I want to turn them into a cool light fixture and vases

    Reply
  17. Marilyn says

    08/20/2014 at 1:07 pm

    This looks so cool! I think I would cut the bottoms out of wine bottles and then turn them into light fixtures!

    Reply
  18. Sonya says

    08/20/2014 at 12:46 pm

    I’d love to be able to sort my art supplies in them!

    Reply
  19. Holly Wagner says

    08/20/2014 at 12:14 pm

    I’d make candle holders, kitchen and bar ware, containers, and sculptures. :)

    Reply
  20. Desiree Dunbar says

    08/20/2014 at 9:49 am

    I’d like to turn them into jars for my kitchen.

    Reply
  21. Lisa Teaney says

    08/20/2014 at 9:45 am

    I would use them for drinking glasses, I have some green bottles. And for planters, organizers for qtips, cottonballs, etc..

    Reply
  22. deana c says

    08/20/2014 at 9:09 am

    I would turn my empty bottles into cute drinking glasses.

    Reply
  23. Miz Vickik says

    08/20/2014 at 12:35 am

    I wold make candles!

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  24. Diane Baum says

    08/19/2014 at 2:36 pm

    I love the concept, would use them to make gifts for a bridal and baby shower.

    Reply
  25. crystal says

    08/18/2014 at 5:32 pm

    I would turn them into lanterns or windchimes

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  26. Vickie Riddle says

    08/18/2014 at 3:29 pm

    Some pretty drinking glasses and then for candle holders.

    Reply
  27. jennifer says

    08/18/2014 at 10:42 am

    I would LOVE to win this great gadget! I would use it to make awesome candles as gifts for teachers, friends, and family!! I also love the other user’s idea of making mini-planters!!

    Reply
  28. Benny Sequeira says

    08/18/2014 at 9:32 am

    Vases, candle holders, too many things to do.

    Reply
  29. Danielle Porter says

    08/17/2014 at 9:17 pm

    This is super cool! There are so many possibilities!!! Start with something simple like candles and get creative from there!

    Reply
  30. Jessibeth Vicenty says

    08/17/2014 at 3:18 pm

    I would make glasses and candles! :D

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  31. cynthia says

    08/16/2014 at 5:29 pm

    I would love to make some candles!

    Reply
  32. Karen Funk says

    08/16/2014 at 2:56 pm

    I would love to try this bottle cutter. I had one of the old fashioned kinds and got rid of it because it was too hard to use. I would make candle glasses, but I would think of lots of other ways to use it, I’m sure!

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  33. Jeannie says

    08/16/2014 at 10:48 am

    You come up with the coolest projects, Adrienne!

    Reply
  34. Sky says

    08/16/2014 at 2:47 am

    Possibly the coolest thing ever- my oldest son has said recently that he wanted to try cutting his glass pop bottle to make a drinking glass!

    Reply
  35. Lora Cotton says

    08/15/2014 at 8:40 pm

    I’d turn them into drinking glasses; vases, candleholders, in that order.

    Reply
  36. Debbie Welchert says

    08/15/2014 at 4:43 pm

    Herb planters and candles.

    Reply
  37. Christina says

    08/15/2014 at 11:51 am

    O…the things I could do with this!

    Reply
  38. Tara says

    08/15/2014 at 10:39 am

    What a fun giveaway! I”d love to play with one of these! I’d probably make candle holders – or a cool vase. :)

    Reply
  39. Kadie says

    08/15/2014 at 10:36 am

    VERY COOL! I think I would make some candles and maybe some tiny glass pots. :)

    Reply
  40. Nancy A. says

    08/15/2014 at 10:00 am

    I would love to win to make candles…awesome giveaway!

    Reply
  41. Rebecca Graham says

    08/15/2014 at 1:58 am

    I would turn them into candle holders and vases.

    Reply
  42. Christine Rogers says

    08/15/2014 at 12:50 am

    I’d make wind chimes and lanterns

    Reply
  43. Christine Rogers says

    08/15/2014 at 12:48 am

    I would make wind chimes and lanterns.

    Reply
  44. Kelly says

    08/14/2014 at 7:50 pm

    I would make all sorts of fun things. I could see doing the candles, candy dish, all sorts of fun :)

    Reply
  45. Susan Samuel says

    08/14/2014 at 5:08 pm

    I would love to make a memory frame (box frame with up turned bottle ends in rows, inside containing small momentos of my life.

    Reply
  46. Laura V says

    08/14/2014 at 4:10 pm

    I would turn them into humming bird feaders, or other bird feeders. But I think that if cutting a bottle like this is so easy, there might be other projects that will be very cool to create.

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  47. Rebecca says

    08/14/2014 at 9:53 am

    I would make vases and candles. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  48. laura says

    08/14/2014 at 8:04 am

    Storage cups for beads would be fabulous!!! Also like the garden path idea.

    Reply
  49. Cindy B says

    08/13/2014 at 11:10 pm

    I’d like to use mine as storage/organizers

    Reply
  50. Stephanie Olmsted says

    08/13/2014 at 9:18 pm

    I would turn mine into candles and cups.

    Reply
  51. Steve Curnow says

    08/13/2014 at 8:55 pm

    Well done. I’ve been looking at the Kinkajoo and this may be the incentive that I need

    Reply
  52. Mary W says

    08/13/2014 at 5:09 pm

    I would love to make them in to planters for herbs or succulents!

    Reply
  53. Amber Perry says

    08/13/2014 at 5:02 pm

    I have so many things this could be used for! Candles, balms, mini-treats, decorations and more!

    Reply
  54. Kim - Liv Life says

    08/13/2014 at 4:55 pm

    OMG!! What an incredibly fabulous device!! My friend would probably hate me as they would be getting homemade bottle cut gifts for years, but I love it!

    Reply
  55. cindyzs says

    08/13/2014 at 4:49 pm

    drinking glasses, vases, candles! (this is so much safer than burning with fire and acetone!! would love to try it :) thanks

    Reply
  56. Ashley says

    08/13/2014 at 1:29 pm

    I would love to make some drinking glasses from recycled wine bottles. Thanks for a chance to win! Oh, and love the little candles!

    Reply
  57. Stephanie Pass says

    08/13/2014 at 9:53 am

    This is the coolest thing EVAH! I hope I win!! I can think of so much fun with one of these.

    Reply
  58. Kirsten says

    08/13/2014 at 9:18 am

    This is seriously so cool. You know us crafters hang on to every bottle and jar we get our hands on. I’ve got 4 wine bottles on top of my fridge right now just dying for a makeover! What a great idea! :)

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  59. debbi says

    08/13/2014 at 8:26 am

    I would use them for so many things around my house. Planters for my african violets. Holders for my sewing notions. candles that my husband loves to make for gifts, vases, glasses to drink from, holders for q tips-cotton balls-pencils, the uses would be unending.

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  60. Karla H. says

    08/13/2014 at 4:48 am

    Drinking glasses, indoor herb planters, candle holders, pencil holders for my desk, etc…

    Reply
  61. Marlena says

    08/13/2014 at 2:27 am

    So cool! I would totally make a set of glass tumblers out of blue beer bottles!

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  62. Elayne says

    08/13/2014 at 1:00 am

    I’d love to give this a try!

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  63. Ruth E. Chidley says

    08/13/2014 at 12:05 am

    I enjoy making gift baskets at Christmas and often include a candle and/or small plant. It would be so fun making my own containers for the candles and plants out of our many discarded bottles.

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  64. Patty Jensen says

    08/12/2014 at 11:30 pm

    Oh…this is so perfect timing! My daughter is getting married this December and we’ve been saving wine bottles to make centerpiece decorations. Of course, it involves cutting the bottles………this sounds like it will make a scary project almost fearless. Thanks!

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  65. Teri says

    08/12/2014 at 9:59 pm

    I would make candles. Yours are gorgeous!

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  66. Melanie says

    08/12/2014 at 9:53 pm

    I would try your candle project!

    Reply
  67. Sandra Kukla Schroeder says

    08/12/2014 at 9:21 pm

    I think this glass cutter looks so much easier to use than the one I have. What is the size of the largest bottle that it will cut?

    Reply
  68. Sally says

    08/12/2014 at 9:12 pm

    I would think this would make Christmas gifts where miniature Christmas villages are inserted into a bottle a much easier process. You could then reattach top and hide with trim.

    Reply
  69. Sarah says

    08/12/2014 at 8:26 pm

    I would make a wine bottle into a light

    Reply
  70. Kim Cowgar says

    08/12/2014 at 8:17 pm

    I would try the candle idea first and use “frosted glass” paint to add design. I think I’d also like to make bud vases from skinnier colored bottles.

    Reply
  71. Terri Tompkins says

    08/12/2014 at 7:39 pm

    I’ve had a bottle cutter on my ‘wish list’ for quite some time now. This looks like I would be more than delighted to be named the winner. :-D

    Reply
  72. Lori says

    08/12/2014 at 7:13 pm

    My high school daughter has been asking to do this all summer and I have been putting it off because of the cutting process. With this tool, I feel like we can do this much easier. Would love to win one!

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  73. jane d says

    08/12/2014 at 6:39 pm

    I’d love to make drinking glasses!

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  74. Robin Coxon says

    08/12/2014 at 6:26 pm

    I make fairy lights and would love to be able to cut a wine bottle and make one.

    Reply
  75. Pat L. says

    08/12/2014 at 4:46 pm

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I would love to have the bottle cutter! Wish I was a tweeter.

    Reply
  76. Shirley says

    08/12/2014 at 4:43 pm

    Vases for flowers and candles. Thanks for sharing! I tried to bring up the site but I could only get half of a page, I don’t know why but I was disappointed.

    Reply
    • Shirley says

      08/12/2014 at 4:49 pm

      Today is my birthday and this would be a great present.

      Reply
  77. Sarah Hanley says

    08/12/2014 at 4:42 pm

    LOVE this project! I have been scared to cut glass because it seems like such a dangerous pain in the butt, but this tool looks like it makes the process much easier! I would love to win it!

    Reply
  78. Susan says

    08/12/2014 at 4:11 pm

    This looks like a lot of fun to try!

    Reply
  79. Lisa Cooper says

    08/12/2014 at 3:44 pm

    I would make planters for succulents and vases for flowers.

    Reply
  80. Niki says

    08/12/2014 at 3:43 pm

    Such a neat tool… Love the candles idea. Thanks

    Reply
  81. Holly E says

    08/12/2014 at 3:25 pm

    I would use them for flowers.

    Reply
  82. Pat schwab says

    08/12/2014 at 3:21 pm

    Candles and drinking glasses, the possibilities are endless.. Would love to use beer bottles too.. I’ve seen this cutter before and thought it would be cool to have one. Thanks

    Reply
  83. Mary says

    08/12/2014 at 3:20 pm

    Now I have a use for all of those beautiful glass bottles that I just hate to throw away. It is a nice way to recycle and reuse that looks SO professional.

    Thank You for Sharing,
    Mary

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  84. KimMJ says

    08/12/2014 at 3:13 pm

    Craft room storage, candle holders, glasses, candy jars, the list goes on and on and on…What a great too.. Love those candles

    Reply
  85. Cathy Kaderabek says

    08/12/2014 at 12:37 pm

    so many great ideas!!!

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  86. Lindsay says

    08/12/2014 at 12:37 pm

    SO cool!! Love your candle idea. Genius!

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  87. Valerie B says

    08/12/2014 at 12:31 pm

    I’ve been looking for a tool that works!! SO many uses!!

    Reply
  88. Becki C says

    08/12/2014 at 12:28 pm

    I am intrigued to be able to use this tool to make hanging mobile in our garden. Thank you for the easy and wonderful suggestions for the candle-making. Very clear and kind ideas.

    Reply
  89. Monica says

    08/12/2014 at 11:59 am

    I would make candles.

    Reply
  90. Michelle says

    08/12/2014 at 11:45 am

    I have some really pretty wine bottles that I would turn into drinking glasses.

    Reply
  91. Patty says

    08/12/2014 at 11:02 am

    I’d like to make some drinking glasses.

    Reply
  92. Monique says

    08/12/2014 at 10:55 am

    I actually did a similar project in my glass working class in college, I have been wanting to do it again, but haven’t had access to the tools. This looks great!

    Reply
  93. Diana M says

    08/12/2014 at 10:51 am

    This is awesome! I’ve been saving this 30or so year old bottle kitting kit I found in my dad’s garage so I could use it, but have been to scared to try it :p!! This is so much easier!!

    Reply
  94. Kati says

    08/12/2014 at 10:39 am

    I have tried so many cutting methods and have broken so many bottles!! This tool would be perfect to help me make planters and candles for my upcoming craft shows!!!

    Reply
  95. bonnie massicotte says

    08/12/2014 at 10:30 am

    I dont blog or tweet. but I have used glass cutters in past and found to be difficult. this one looks extra easy and I would love to win. it would give a chance to make gifts for xmas. hope with only 2/12 I have a chance!

    Reply
  96. Joni Tayor says

    08/12/2014 at 10:09 am

    Can you say hello Christmas gifts

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  97. Andrea says

    08/12/2014 at 10:01 am

    Candles, drinking glasses and storage

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  98. Kris Reynolds says

    08/12/2014 at 9:56 am

    I would love to make candles out of the bottles.

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  99. April says

    08/12/2014 at 9:55 am

    I would make candle jars and so many other things!

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  100. Ellen says

    08/12/2014 at 9:47 am

    I would turn them into drinking glasses!

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  101. Cheryl Christian says

    08/12/2014 at 9:45 am

    That would make some awesome outdoor lights as candles. That little gadget did a awesome job.

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  102. Bethany says

    08/12/2014 at 9:43 am

    What a great giveaway! I would use my bottles as tumblers to drink out of!

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  103. Anna Starner says

    08/12/2014 at 9:30 am

    I would like to make a path in my garden with them turned upside down and buried with just the bottoms showing.

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  104. amy says

    08/12/2014 at 9:20 am

    Wow that is SO cool! I would use mine as vases!

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  105. Pam F says

    08/12/2014 at 9:12 am

    I need one of these! I already have bottles to use too:) great product, thank you for featuring it!

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  106. Aubrey M. says

    08/12/2014 at 9:00 am

    I would take wine bottles and make several cuts, to make “rings” of glass that could be used for a wind chime.

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  107. Meg says

    08/12/2014 at 8:44 am

    I’d love to do some fun craft room storage for small supplies, small planters or just fun glasses for gifts! Such a great tool to try out! :)

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  108. Debbie w says

    08/12/2014 at 8:34 am

    Drinking glasses would be cool!

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  109. Debra T. says

    08/12/2014 at 8:33 am

    I have been saving pretty bottles to try this out. So many cool ideas.

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  110. Jeff White says

    08/12/2014 at 8:02 am

    I have so many beer bottles that should become glasses.

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  111. Bethany says

    08/12/2014 at 7:24 am

    I would make come candles and some drinking glasses

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  112. Diane says

    08/12/2014 at 6:51 am

    I would turn my empty bottles into tiny planters!

    Reply

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