How Do You Melt Glass Wine Bottles?
There are a number of things that you can do with your glass wine bottles. You can turn them into practically anything. With the right technique, you can make them into jewelry items and interesting gift items or home accents. One of the basic techniques of working with glass is the glass melting technique. When working with wine bottles, it is referred to as bottle slumping. The first thing you need to do if you have never worked with glass before is to read up on the topic so that you are familiar with the process. It is even better if you are taught to work with glass by a professional before attempting it on your own. Remove all labels from the wine bottles. Simply soak them in hot water, using a hair dryer or with a solvent such as WD40. Thoroughly clean the glass to remove any residue from the wine and also from any solvent you used to remove the label. Allow the bottle to air dry thoroughly before you fire it. Decide whether you will be slumping the glass into the mold or drapin
