How to Cut Wine Bottles for Crafts

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Wrap a string around the bottle several times

   You want to wrap it at least 3-4 times tightly around the widest part of the bottle.
   
   Then cut off the ends of the knot.
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   Step 2: then tie it on.

   Keep it tight, trying to leave the string in a nice ring. , The acetone will burn, heating the bottle along your string line to make it break off cleanly.
   
   It only needs to soak for a few minutes. , You can put the string anywhere, depending on how tall you want your bottle.
   
   This is more or less where the bottle will cut. , The string should catch quickly.
   
   Always have your bucket of water right there on hand to prevent any mistakes or accidents. , Use both hands to turn the bottle as if it were a piece of corn.
   
   Keep spinning until the acetone stops burning, which is usually when it starts to smoke. , The abrupt change in temperature should sheer the bottle right where the flame was.
   
   Take a piece of sandpaper and smooth out the edges to prevent any possible shards or rough spots.
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   Step 3: Slide the wrapped string off the top of the bottle.

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   Step 4: Soak the string in acetone

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   Step 5: which is often used as nail polish.

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   Step 6: Slip the string back on the bottle

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   Step 7: stopping it roughly where it starts to taper up into the neck.

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   Step 8: Light the string on fire over a tub of water

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   Step 9: with the bottle held horizontally.

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    Step 10: Spin the bottle as it heats up to distribute the heat evenly.

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    Step 11: Dunk the bottle in cold water to "cut" right at the hot

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    Step 12: flaming string.

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