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Cutting Glass

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Today I’m sharing about Cutting Glass. Sounds kinda crazy, but it’s easier than you think. Once you learn this cool trick you can turn your recyclable glass into cool cloche to display your pretties!

How to Cut Glass

Supplies Needed to Cut Glass:

  • yarn
  • nail polish remover
  • a lighter (or match)
  • sink of cold water

With my son as my assistant, we went to work.

Rope and a Lighter to Cut Glass

I wrapped the yarn around a bottle  3 times and tied it off.

Then I slide the yarn off and put it a shallow bowl that I had filled about 1/8 inch high with nail polish remover.

I let it soak in the remover for about a minute before removing it.

Then I slide it back over the bottle… make sure you line it up as straight as possible… it’s going to cut where the yarn is placed.

Then came the moment my son couldn’t wait for… fire!  (make sure you are in a safe area)

He lit the yarn and I held it right over the water with it angled up.  It really burned smoothly.  I kept turning it slowly till it burned itself out (about 40 seconds).

I immediately, gently put it in the cold water and POP –  it instantly broke!  It was so cool!!!

bottle, nail polish remover, fire

I wanted to make a ton more.  So many possibilities swirling through my head.

I took some fine sandpaper and smoothed the edges to ensure there were no sharp edges.

Check it out…

Glass Cloche made from a Bottle

I had fun using it as a cloche.

Shells in a Cloche
Make Your Own Cloche

The Hubster suggested using it to hold a candle outside.

Tea Light under DIY Cloche

How cute would a bunch of these be on a patio table?  I used the base (that had been cut off) and a tea light candle.

14 Comments Filed Under: diy, HOW TO Tagged With: acetone, bottle, cutting, glass, nail polish remover

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  1. Missy Wilson says

    July 25, 2020 at 3:12 pm

    That is so cool! I am already thinking of all kinds of things to do with it. Thanks so much….

    Reply
  2. larissa says

    September 1, 2016 at 11:46 am

    Wow, this is super cool! I feel like if I were to try this I would manage to injure myself some how. I think it is awesome how you were able to use it for so many things! Thanks so much for sharing, I definitely will have to save this and try it one day!

    Reply
  3. Hazel Owens says

    March 25, 2016 at 6:12 am

    That’s an interesting way to cut glass. I can’t believe the method was able to get such a straight line! The cut looks beautiful, and I can definitely see the uses for it. I don’t know if I’d be brave enough to use this method- I’d probably use more traditional glass cutting methods- but it’s a great idea for those willing to give it a try. Thanks for the information!

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  4. maria says

    October 5, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    Hi! This seemed awesome so I tried it – but it didn’t work! 🙁 Did you use plastic yarn? I usted a cotton one… And nothing happened! Or may be the nail polish remover must have alcohol?

    Reply
  5. Kimberly @The Brown Eyes Have It says

    July 23, 2012 at 10:11 pm

    Wow, very cool! I had noida you could do this!

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  6. [email protected]! says

    July 23, 2012 at 8:22 am

    This is definitely a must try!!

    Reply
  7. Susan says

    July 22, 2012 at 6:04 am

    I remember seeing a post on this several months ago but lost it! So glad you tried this and it worked!

    Reply
  8. Becky says

    July 20, 2012 at 6:38 pm

    How cool is this? I need to add it to my “I gotta try this, list”!!
    Thanks so much for sharing!
    The candle looks wonderful!
    Becky

    Reply
  9. Frugal Faye says

    July 20, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    I really like it with the candle beneath! What a fun, inexpensive project to do with some thrift store glass!

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      July 20, 2012 at 4:31 pm

      Yes! I’d love to find some pretty colored glass at the thrift store.

      Reply
  10. Alison says

    July 20, 2012 at 8:02 am

    I’ve got this pinned too–planning on trying it once we get done moving–and unpacking.

    Reply
  11. Sandi says

    July 20, 2012 at 6:51 am

    I pinned this one also…but I didn’t get a chance to try it yet.
    Thanks for the tutorial and you input on this pin.
    Glad to hear that it worked.

    Reply
  12. Michele @ The Scrap Shoppe says

    July 20, 2012 at 5:50 am

    I’m so glad you tried this, Maryann! I have this tutorial pinned, too, and thought it was too good to be true. Thanks for the 2nd opinion, and I will definitely be trying it!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      July 20, 2012 at 4:30 pm

      Yes… it’s a must try Michele!

      Reply

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