In this video i ll show you how to make your own bottle lamp out of any kind of glass bottle you ll choose.
What to fill a bottle lamp with.
All you need is.
Yes it drips immediately upon withdrawal from the lamp tilt bottle away from gill spout to break siphon.
Once you have all of your supplies clean your bottles let them dry and fill them 2 3 of the way full with oil.
Using strips of tinfoil can give your bottle lights more pizzazz and allows a more reflective glow to come from within.
Find a glass.
Glass bottle electrical wire wi.
Above 400 and the slightest squeeze of the bottle cases fill tube to pour.
It also conceals the light string itself and adds some stability to an otherwise empty bottle.
Roll a small piece of putty into 1 4 to 1 2 inch thickness and form it into a circle.
I like them just simple and empty too but i can imagine it would be fun to fill them with pretty christmas decor seashells driftwood pinecones postcards books mementos or even use them like a little terrarium.
Or maybe i would opt for faux plants or flowers just so they would be stress free.
Add 1 3 capfuls of hydrogen peroxide.
If so tilt bottle away from pour spout when no longer tilted.
Having the crystal fill in the bottle gives the lights a more uniformed look.
If the liquid won t flow you can snip the glowstick into pieces and just add the pieces to the bottle.
Don t just throw them into the bottle as they may put chips or cracks in the bottle.
Cut a piece of wick about one and a half times the length of the bottle thread.
Only fill bottle to 400 millimeters.
Making unique lamps for your home is easier than you think.
To drill holes in glass plumber s putty a soft putty used to form seals between sinks and drains etc is just the thing.
You can take this a step further by purchasing white led light strings.
Fix it on the top end of your lamp s wire and fix it by drilling a hole in the bottle s lid.
Fill a bottle lamp with odds and ends like screws left lying around the garage floor to give your work bench in the basement it s own personalized work light.
8 to make it more eye catching fill the empty bottle with the things of your choice such as glass beads jelly beans marbles or crystals.