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Old October 16th 11, 03:49 AM posted to rec.crafts.glass
Belinda Alene
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Default Crafts from recycled glass

On Sat, 15 Oct 2011 09:41:35 -0700 (PDT), Chemo the Clown
wrote:

On Oct 14, 12:24*pm, Belinda Alene stagandm...@tanglewood-
destiny.com wrote:
I have experience in a number of different handcrafts. *Glass work is my
weakest. *I live in an area with no glass recycling and would rather learn how
to use this glass than carting to the land fill.

I have a hand held propane torch, various files and other standard household
tools, plus jewelry pliers.

At the moment I am attempting to turn wine bottle into drinking mugs. *I am
considering using a file to mark the break line to separate the top from the
main bottle. *Then reshape the top into a handle for the glass mug.

Anyone that could help me?


You could buy a bottle cutter but you won't be able to get a really
nice polished top.


Bottle cutter or file and rubber hammer have near same results. I plan to heat
the cut top into a smooth surface.

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