Glass Storage Bottles can be used for a variety of crafts by upcycling them. This is a good way to reduce waste and contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. These crafts are easy and can be done with improvised materials. Here are 8 crafts you can do with storage glass bottles at home.
1. Decorative Vases
Glass storage bottles can be easily converted into stylish flower vases. You can choose from a wide variety of bottle shapes, colours and sizes.
Materials needed
● Glass Bottles of different sizes, shapes and colours
● Flower cuttings ( natural or artificial)
● Paint
● Brushes
● Twine
Procedure
● Gather your glass bottles and wash them thoroughly. If they have labels, dip them in hot water and leave for a few minutes, then peel off.
● Allow the bottles to dry.
● Get the flowers and fit the stems into the bottles, leaving the flowers hanging outside.
● You can personalise them by painting, etching or wrapping them with twine to complement your interior decor.
Your glass bottle flower vases can be displayed as your home centrepiece or on your bedside. It could also be kept in your study.
2. Design a Table Lamp
Old glass bottles can be upcycled into beautiful table lamps. You no longer have to spend so much on table lamps. With just a few cheap materials, you can make your own functional lamp table that you will cherish forever.
Materials Needed
● Storage Bottles
● Lamp Kit (socket, bulb, cord, lamp holder)
● Lamp Shade
● Decorative sand and stones or flowers
● Hand Drill
● Glue
● Tape
● Heat-Shrink Tubing
● Washer
Procedure
● Choose a bottle of your choice. Preferably, a transparent giant glass jar. A good choice for stability and better glow
● Drill a hole in the base of the bottle
● Wrap some tape around the cord at a point where the cord is long enough to come out of the bottle opening.
● Insert a heat-shrink tube over the tape and apply heat to insulate the cord
● Insert a washer so that it is on the heat-shrink tube
● Insert the cord through the hole until it comes out of the bottle opening
● Put some glue on the washer and glue it to the bottle for stability
● Connect the bulb and test it by plugging in the cord
● Put a lampshade on the bottle and you are done!
3. DIY Liquid Soap Dispensers
Convert glass storage bottles into liquid soap dispensers for your kitchen and bathroom. It is simple yet effective and, above all, eco-friendly, unlike plastic containers. It reduces waste while adding to your kitchen or bathroom decor.
Materials Needed
● Glass bottles of your choice( preferably transparent so you can monitor the quantity of the soap)
● Pump dispenser
● Funnel
Procedure
● Collect as many bottles as you need.
● Pour in the liquid soap using a funnel to prevent spilling
● Attach the pump dispenser
You can store excess liquid soap in giant glass jars with a cover. It will remain safe and effective for a long time.
4. Unique Candle Holders
Glass bottles make excellent candle holders or lanterns. It is magical how they blend with any home decor, bringing so much ambience and cosiness.
Materials Needed
● Glass bottles of different sizes, colours and shapes.
● Candle (wax or electric)
● Paint
● Paintbrush
● Ribbon
● Saw
Procedure
● Assemble the bottles and cut them to your desired height.
● Smooth the edges for safety
● Place the candle inside
● Decorate the exterior with paint or ribbons for aesthetics
5. Construct Bird Feeders
You can spend your evenings in your backyard watching birds feed from your glass bottle bird feeder. It is an easy craft that can be done by anyone.
Materials Needed
● Glass Bottles. Preferably, giant glass jars.
● Feeding tray
● Twine or wire
● Saw
Procedure
● Cut off the base of the bottle
● Smooth the edges
● Attach a feeding tray to the open base such that there's a little opening where seeds can enter the tray from the bottle
● Hang the feeder to a tree branch, then sit down and enjoy nature
6. Develop Herb Gardens
Using glass storage bottles, you can own herb gardens with your favourite herbs and spices like basil, mint, or parsley, right inside your house. It is an economic and sustainable farming technique that you will appreciate.
Materials Needed
● Glass bottles (Giant glass jars)
● Herbs and spices of your choice from the nursery
● Soil
● Watering Can
Procedure
● Gather your glass jars
● Pour in the soil
● Place the tender herbs and spices in the jars, making sure they're stable
● Apply water to the young plants and continue to do so every morning and evening
● Keep them close to windows or anywhere that's exposed to sunlight for proper growth.
7. DIY Decorative Lights
Glass bottles can be upcycled into unique light fixtures or lamps. It could be a tea light or LED fairy lights.
Materials Needed
● Old Glass Bottles of your choice
● Light of your choice
● Twine or wire
● Paint
Procedure
● Ensure the bottles are clean
● Insert string lights, fairy lights or tea lights
● Paint the bottle to suit your aesthetic needs
● Suspend the bottle by the neck with a twine or wire.
8. Organise Kitchen and Bathroom Essentials
Repurpose glass bottles to store bulk items such as grains, pasta, or bath salts. Giant glass jars are the perfect type of glass bottles for this craft. Labelling the bottles helps identify the contents. Also, their uniform appearance constitutes an organised and aesthetically pleasing storage solution. This practice reduces reliance on plastic containers and promotes a zero-waste lifestyle.
Conclusion
By making these crafts using your old glass storage bottles, you promote sustainable living. These glass bottles can be used in place of plastic containers in virtually all circumstances. So if you are concerned about the environment, making these crafts allows you to join in its redemption from plastic pollution. It's also cost-effective. Go ahead, try it now!