DIY BOTTLE CUTTING with Antique to modern glass bottles #1

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Can you cut a really old thick glass bottle with a cutter? We show you how to CUT & POLISH old and new bottles for crafting! Plus, can we rescue a badly damaged bottle dump find?
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Its not often Craig turns his hand to a craft project, but today we have the first of two bottle cutting videos... In this video, we use a cheap £20 ($25) bottle cutter to get some amazing results!
We start with a very new bottle - its thin glass should be easy... we move on to progressively older and thicker bottles until we get to a 6mm - is this too much for our budget bottle cutter! Nope! Its so satisfying to see these damaged bottles take on new life - one bottle was so badly damaged that we thought it could not be saved - we love the idea of Wabi Sabi, the beauty in the broken and partial, and today is a great example of that... taking the broken, making it even more partial to reveal its new found beauty!
We show you how to grind and polish the sharp edges to a smooth finish so that these cuts can be used in various ways!
In Video #2, Craig is going to cut a Codd bottle - WOW its around 1cm thick! So we turn, once again, to the Dremel and a diamond cutting disk - we've jumped ahead and cut a few of these last week so that we can make them available in our ETSY shop - please do pop by to support the channel!! Thank you so much!
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@deansinger8285 2 жыл бұрын

You made your debut Craig, great guide and the knack! Nicole have you handed the pop bottle job to him >>? Good video....!

@deansinger8285 2 жыл бұрын

Nessie likes Y M C A.....hat !

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! It was good fun and a thankfully sunny day for it! Best wishes, Nicole & Craig xo

@sawu8046 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see the process you turn the dumpies into glass treasure. 👍

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much ! Oh we had so much fun cutting the bottles :)

@phylliswilliamstn 2 жыл бұрын

Good job!

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much 😃

@angellabutler6449 2 жыл бұрын

Well done and demo. They all came out beautiful. 👏👏🙋‍♀️

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Angella :)

@jomoseley48 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video!

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, so glad you enjoyed it! Best wishes, Craig & Nicole xo

@juliehobden749 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant tutorial for bottle cutting it’s inspired me to buy a cutter and make my own mini plant containers

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Julie 😃 Glad you enjoyed it!

@LancashireLarks 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, might have to try this. Thanks for posting 😊

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Oh! Its good fun and its really surprising to find out how this wee cutter can cut such thick glass - I honestly thought that would fail! lol Go for it - wish you lost of success! Best wishes, Craig & Nicole xo

@leslyeschoenhuth1107 2 жыл бұрын

* Thanks for showing us the Hot/Cold water method of cracking the glass. ~ I had always tapped it with the back of the Cutter. (Not one set in place like yours.) Fun to Watch..

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Leslye! The bottle cutter came with a separate little cutter like you say, but we used the hot and cold method. There are other methods , like burning a string on the bottle but we didn't like that option very much ;)

@tinacluff2793 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite is the top of the one glass it just looks so special.

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

They have a nice shape, I agree! We have a few ideas for these, but I need to cut a few more bottles first! :D Thank you so much, best wishes, Craig & Nicole xo

@Tealtra 2 жыл бұрын

I agree Craig you really shined in this video. So calm and peaceful teaching technique. It really made me feel more confident in attempting the same on some of my bottles. Thanks so much.

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much! Craig used to be a lecturer at uni , so he is really good at teaching and research :) Give it a go - it was a lot of fun cutting the bottles - start with modern ones to get a feel for it!

@rmil4531 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative, thank you.

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

That's very kind, thank you so much, best wishes, Craig & Nicole xo

@TheAmber52 2 жыл бұрын

They look lovely especially the bottle top so pretty x

@christhompson4270 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Craig, that’s opened up a lot of nice pieces of cut glass ware. Take care and thank you for sharing 👍👏❤️🌈

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Chris! We really enjoyed cutting those bottles :)

@christhompson4270 Жыл бұрын

@@scottishmudlarking must admit I had to turn the sound off when you were actually scoring the bottles as it was like umm nails down a chalk board but very interesting to watch plus I learned a few things, so thank you 👍👍❤️❤️

@elainekayes8087 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Craig that's amazing I love this well done thank you 💗 xx

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Elaine

@gabrielebehr563 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video and great job. The cut down‘s look realy pretty. Well done👍

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gabriele :) It was so much fun cutting the bottles !

@susancousins8766 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice 👍

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Susan :)

@ritamahlberg8602 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Craig. Looking forward to the other technic

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I'll edit the footage for vid #2 very soon! Best wishes, Craig & Nicole xo

@sionaharrop4486 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Craig 👍well explained and what excellent results, look forward to your next video 😀🇦🇺🪃 xxx

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Siona 😃

@iansuehooper7542 2 жыл бұрын

Very instructive Craig. Thank you. Sue and Ian, Australia

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Ian and Sue :) So glad you enjoyed the video!

@FindsByPirjo 2 жыл бұрын

Well done tutorial video Graig! You made me want to cut bottles. Thanks and have weekend to you and Nicole!

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Give it a try - it's a lot of fun... don't start with your best bottles, use some everyday modern ones for starters... Have a great weekend!

@larisaz6967 2 жыл бұрын

Well done Craig! Those cut bottles make such nice votive holders! Bravo. Cheers from PA

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Very kind, thank you so much! They are very pretty used that way - they shed a lovely light! Best wishes from Scotland, Craig & Nicole xo

@kariannecrysler640 2 жыл бұрын

That looks like it could become an addiction lol. I want to try that too! Love the bottle neck with candle, it would be great outside in wind. I have seen wind bells made from wine bottles and always wondered how they cut them😊 now I see how they took off the bottoms.

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Kari Anne 😃 it’s been a lot of fun cutting bottles ( I say that when I held the camera and Craig did the work …) 😳

@anitaassad4499 2 жыл бұрын

Just a suggestion use water sand paper to get it smooth and not the rotor

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Its good advice! Generally I'd only use the rotary tool larger sharp edges. But it comes with a risk of chipping the bottle... I use the wet dry paper here, to finish and polish the edges. Thank you so much, best wishes, Craig & Nicole xo

@lorilange8654 Ай бұрын

Beautiful creations!! Good job!❤

@scottishmudlarking Ай бұрын

Thank you :)

@catherinewilliams3850 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed seeing the bottle cutting process, very impressive results, they looked great in the display at the end.

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Catherine! It was so much fun cutting the bottles :)

@garywilliams1759 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video - thanks Craig. You guys are really coming into your own 🙂👍

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gary! So glad you enjoyed the video as much as we did cutting the bottles :)

@mirkatu3249 2 жыл бұрын

The cutting tool is slick and watching the process was very cool, thanks. I didn't know it was such a time-consuming. The cut-downs turned out lovely. :-)

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I’ll just say that a Codd bottle is ten times as thick as a modern bottle 😳 ! It’s been a lot of fun cutting them and baking them usable though ❤️

@karenk380 2 жыл бұрын

Neat. I didn't realize how easy it is to cut a top off, assuming you have the bottle cutting jig. I bet it took you a while to sand down the edges, though! But what a great way to salvage a broken bottle.I am amazed at how thick the old ones are compared to modern. Thanks for sharing.

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I thought it would take more time to get the knack of it - I have done a little stained glass work in the past, but nothing quite like this! Yes!! The diamond grinder just takes the very rough edges down, then the sanding! Depends on the bottle, but can be over an hour! We agree though - the results are worth it, especially when we have a great embossed design on a cracked bottle! It is amazing to see how thin the new bottles are - the thickest yet is the Codd - its around 1cm, sometimes more! Thank you for watching! :D Best wishes, Craig & Nicole xo

@ruthabrahams7821 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! You did your research, Craig, had all of the right tools and techniques, and a lot of patience. What beautiful rewards! The cut bottles are so lovely! Take care, both of you! 🙏❤️

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks ever so much Ruth! It’s been a lot of fun learning this and we love the results ❤️

@sisD 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great job Craig! 😎 I couldn’t do it. The cutting of the bottle was like fingernails on a chalkboard ! They turned out so well! Mr. Crafter, what’s next on the list! Loved the music too! Take care Craig & Nicole. 🦋

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Aww thanks ever so much Sissi ! I really enjoyed the bottle cutting - that said, Craig did the work and I held the camera in anticipation ... that also taught me how heavy the camera on the gimbal is.... Take care x

@sisD Жыл бұрын

@@scottishmudlarking 🦋 Next jewelry😱

@jpofpcfl 10 ай бұрын

Thanks soo much. Thought I had failed but I was dipping the bottles and not pouring over multiple times. Thanks!!!

@scottishmudlarking 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad the video helped :)

@thomasnathan7328 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for this video. Watching you work relaxes me and i can see you fired up with this new craft. How long did it take you to finally get the smooth finish that you want? I was just thinking if you can do that with a dremel or does a dremel only work on clay? Cant wait to see your next video. Cheers! Tammy🌻

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Tammy! Each bottle takes around 15 mins to smoothen - we have tried with a dremel, but it can take little chunks out of the edge....

@colleendinovo325 2 жыл бұрын

Great job Craig !! Is Nicole going to feature your handy work on her site or will you get your own!! Great work, amazing patience!!

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Colleen ! The bottles are in our Scottish Mudlarking Etsy shop - but we did just open a new shop for pottery printed mugs and t shirts 😃

@colleendinovo325 Жыл бұрын

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@denisemessier2815 Жыл бұрын

Well done Craig! The vases, candle holders and fairy light look fantastic! Plus they are so special with their history. Always exciting a new craft/hobby and they can sell on-line, unless Nicole wants to keep them all. Lol Thank you for showing us this craft. Xxx

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Its like you've known Nicole all her life! LOL We're trying to be good and not keep everything! Thank you so much, it was good fun and, as you say, a great way of holding onto and repurposing some wonderful old things! :D Very best wishes, Nicole & Craig xo

@tracybeil4625 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lesson! I love how genuinely happy you are with your success! ❤ from 🇺🇸

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tracy! It was indeed such an uplifting moment when the bottles broke exactly where we had hoped they would :)

@hossenfeffer8383 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great instructional video, much appreciated. May I compliment you on your pleasant, calm presentation - you have a great voice! 🇨🇦

@scottishmudlarking 11 ай бұрын

Thanks so much ! Craig used to be a university lecturer :) Glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful!

@hossenfeffer8383 11 ай бұрын

I have spent many hours diving the St. Lawrence River in Ontario between Cornwall and Brockville and have retrieved many old bottles dating from the 1850’s to the 1950’s. Most of these bottles are made of thick glass compared to today’s average wine bottle. Few in my collection are without flaws. I am thinking that once I acquire a bit of skill, I might dare to make vases or beakers from the ones with heavy chipping around the top. With practice and a slow, steady hand, I might be able to give these old treasures a new life. Would be neat! 🇨🇦

@historydeantected Жыл бұрын

Never seen that done before. Good vid. New sub

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

That's great! Thank you so much for subbing! :D We were not sure how far we could get with the thicker bottles, so it was a real surprise! :D Very best wishes, Nicole & Craig xo

@viridiangreen8259 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel- so entertaining and informative- and you are both so great

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

That is so kind of you to say Viridian :)

@marciah0312 2 жыл бұрын

That is the coolest bottle-cutting rig I've seen. I just may have to get one sometime... but I couldn't bring myself to cut old bottles. Great job - and I love you two with your funny banter and laughs! :) x

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Marcia! It was so much fun cutting the bottles - we mainly use bottles that are otherwise broken :) x

@marciah0312 Жыл бұрын

I love old bottles so much but downsized last year and sold a lot of my collection at our yard sale... but I'm glad you use mostly broken antique bottles. Keep up the good work and best to you and your sweet Nicole :)

@shug831 2 ай бұрын

I used to have one of those Nessy ceramic ornaments. It came filled with Whisky.

@scottishmudlarking 2 ай бұрын

So was this! It's an heirloom from Craig's dad :)

@cabinvibeetsystore9094 Жыл бұрын

New sub ! Liked 👍😀❤️🙏

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you liked it! Best wishes, Nicole & Craig xo

@lisawilson2912 2 жыл бұрын

I need to find one of those cutters. How about an old codd bottle?

@juliehobden749 2 жыл бұрын

EBay has them and they are not expensive

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lisa, I have put the link to the one we bought in the description 😃

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Julie 😃 I put the links to ours and the other bits and bobs in the description …

@alexhguerra 4 ай бұрын

use a welding stick heated to apply heat straight to the cut made. dont let a runaway heat mess up

@scottishmudlarking 4 ай бұрын

You could do but our video shows the cheap and cheerful way without special tools :)

@helenlynch8851 3 ай бұрын

I have a guy that cuts mine. Cut the bottom off and make a wind chime out of them. They sound pretty good

@scottishmudlarking 3 ай бұрын

Ohh if only we had ‘a guy’ we have so many Codds 😳

@nolasdollsandaquatics9386 2 жыл бұрын

Cool

@scottishmudlarking 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, lad you liked it! Best wishes, Nicole & Craig xo

@yahmanml 7 күн бұрын

Would it separate better if the score line was dunked in hot and cold water as opposed to pouring?

@scottishmudlarking 5 күн бұрын

That might be an option :)

@quarrybranchcreekfarms6583 Жыл бұрын

I always get verticle cracks ,not very long but they are there

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

It's not the easiest but certainly a method you don't need very many tools - you could use an electric tile cutter saw with water!

@sineseahach6798 Жыл бұрын

👏😊

@scottishmudlarking Жыл бұрын

Thank you :)

@glenwardgross366 5 ай бұрын

Link to the other bottles you spoke off. Or title of the video so I can view it. I just got the Camdios bottle cutter 2023/12/20.

@scottishmudlarking 4 ай бұрын

We have only made this one bottle cutting video so far...

@careyreynolds2889 3 ай бұрын

@scottishmudlarking How to cut squared medicine bottles and the like?

@scottishmudlarking 3 ай бұрын

Great question!! We have to try with our utility bottles , but maybe with a diamond wheel!

@sraa1952 9 ай бұрын

Dude for thicker older bottles go around 10 times with the diamond cutter and then instead of pouring hot and cold water.....SUBMERGE the bottle right side up into "ice" cold water and the hot water up to the cutting line and you will have a perfect cut every time. Now you owe me a bottle 😊

@scottishmudlarking 9 ай бұрын

Cool, thank you!