Ten Creative Ways To Reuse Your Old Wine And Beer Bottles

1. Create colourful centre-pieces

If you can’t get enough of spray paint and repurposing during Halloween, why not put your ideas to good use and reuse those empty wine and beer bottles. The quickest way to create a bottle centre-piece is by spray painting a few cans with your favourite colours. The materials you will need include: 3 empty beer or wine bottles, (make sure their labels are removed) as well as cardboard (to use as a base for painting) and a selection of spray paint colours such as white, orange, and yellow.Soak the bottles in warm water in order to peel off their labels easier. For spraying, it is best to do this outside in a well-ventilated area. Start by spray painting the bottles the colours of your choice before leaving them to dry thoroughly. This is by far the easiest and most creative way to show off your dining room with these beautiful centre-pieces that are fun to create.

2. Wine bottle bird-feeders

Using wine bottles as DIY bird-feeders is not as simple as you may think. Perhaps the hardest part is learning how to drill a hole into the glass bottle. By following these simple steps, you can create the perfect DIY bird-feeder. Begin with a diamond drill bit, which should be less than half an inch in diametre. The drill needs to be submerged with water or lubricated so that your glass bottle doesn’t shatter during drilling.Hold the drill towards the glass at a 45 degree angle but don’t let the drill bit touch the glass. Avoid applying pressure as you slowly move the bit to a 90 degree angle. Remember that you are grinding away at the glass, not drilling it. Make sure you spray water on the bit to keep it moist throughout the process. Although this task requires lots of patience and perseverance, it is worth the effort as you will end up with a unique bird-feeder. Just don’t forget to wear protective eye glasses before you start drilling through the bottle.

3. Bottle dish soap dispenser

To make a soap dispenser out of your old wine or beer bottle, you will need to use a stencil in the location you want to mark on the glass. Rub down the stencil’s edges so the soap doesn’t leak from underneath. Alternatively, if you don’t have a stencil, you can use tape. It will take you a little time getting the etching cream in the right areas of the bottle, but you will soon get the hang of it.Remember, practice makes perfect, so it’s best you have a few bottles handy in case you make a mess in your first attempt. That way, you will end up with the result you want. Once your creative soap dispenser is complete, simply fill it with dish soap, get a bottle pourer, and that’s it. You can enjoy your new soap dispenser every time you go to the bathroom or kitchen sink.

4. Repel mosquitos with citronella candles in glass bottles

If you are planning on having a tropical holiday soon, or you live somewhere hot and humid, you should think about repelling those pesky mosquitos. Along with insect-repelling sprays, you can minimise the annoyance factor by recycling your wine bottle into a useful citronella candle. Not only this creative idea will repel those annoying flies, but it also makes your backyard entertainment look a bit classier.Simply place a bag of marbles or a handful of small rocks in the bottom of the wine bottle. At the mouth of the bottle, wrap some Teflon tape about half an inch wide. The idea is to use a bit more tape than you need to so you can press the tape down into place after filling the bottle with torch fluid. Although there is no need to use a funnel, it can still minimise the amount of torch fluid that may spill out of the bottle.

5. Bottle lamp

A bottle lamp is easy to make using an old wine bottle. All you need to do is get a diamond tipped drill and start drilling. Make sure you use a cool bottle by keeping it in the fridge for a few hours prior to doing this task. The drilling process can take as long as 10 minutes, especially if you use an engraving tool to make a hole.

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If there are any labels on the bottle, remove them by soaking the wine bottle in hot water. You will also need somewiring from your local DIY store. The size of your wiring will depend on your own preferences. Take a wire and pull it through the drilled hole. Once you have installed the entire wiring, place the lampshade on top of the bottle.

6. Bottle wall for extra privacy

If you have recently hosted a party event and are left with lots of wine and beer bottles, why not put them to good use by building a wall in your backyard. You can enjoy extra privacy and keep those nosy neighbours out. The materials you will need include a diamond tipped drill bit, rubber washers, and plenty of empty bottles. Start by removing the metal collar from the bottles’ necks using tin snips. Bottles with a dimple at the bottom are easier to drill so you can do those first. When you begin drilling, it’s best to wear safety glasses.After all the bottles have been drilled, they need to be rinsed in water. Perhaps the most time consuming part of the job is removing the bottles’ labels with a paint scraper. To build your wall, you will need some powder-coated curtain rods threaded in the bottom fitting of the bottles. Once you have placed all the rods in the bottles, the top part of the bottles must be put over the top of the rods onto the bar. You can use a variety of patterns and bottle colours to suit your personal taste.

7. Create a DIY bottle chandelier

To make a beautiful and unique chandelier using your old bottles, simply squeeze a generous amount of your favourite oil-based colours into the end of the bottle. Shake the bottle gently to disperse the colour all over the inside before cutting through the end of the bottle as well as its neck. You are now ready to fit the sockets in the taper of the neck.Cut the ends of the plastic-coated wires using wire cutters and run through the bottle. You should end up with 12 wires, neutral and hot for each lamp. Now switch off the lights and take the old ceiling light down and install yournew chandelier. To cover everything, remember to slide the old light’s fixture into place. Your new DIY bottle chandeliers will be the centre of attention the next time you throw a party at your place.

8. Upcycle wine bottles to create miniature plant holders

Why not combine eco-friendly crafts with succulent plants and create your own tiny garden in old wine bottles. With a DIY terrarium project, you can use artificial moss for your woodland themed party or display it as a centre-piece in your garden. All you need to do is clean the cloche base surface and start hot gluing your filler and moss.You can also add miniatures by building layers and using various round objects such as jar lids for the base of the wine bottle cloches. Once you are satisfied with the bottle plant holder, place the cut part of the wine bottle over the miniature terrarium you created. To go one step further and add a special touch, use glue to stick the glass bead to the top of the bottle.

9. Create DIY chalkboard bottles

This DIY project will take you through the process of creating custom chalkboard wine bottles. It’s a simple and quick task that won’t require much effort. Chalkboard wine bottles make great table numbers at weddings and otherspecial events. If you own a bar, these bottles can be used for advertising special offers. You can also writeinspirational quotes on the bottle and give it to your loved one as a gift.As you can see, the list of things you can do with these bottles is endless. What you will need to get started is anempty wine bottle, with labels removed. Buy a chalkboard liquid pen from your local office stationary shop as well as some newspaper. Now you are ready to apply the chalk paint to the bottle. Once the paint has completely dried, write your message with the liquid chalk pen. That’s it!

10. Create DIY shelving module

For each shelving module you’ll need 4 bottles, all with the same height and shape. Wash these bottles in hot water before using them. You’ll need 2 hook and eye strainers, which are available in your local DIY store. Make sure you use the smallest (10mm at the buckle and 3mm at the threads).Get two pieces of flat wood and make two holes on the edge of each plank. One word of advice, don’t drill the holes all the way through in the lower shelf. Only drill from below to half depth then rest the planks on the tops of the bottles. This allows the necks of the bottles to pass straight through. Once you screw in the hooks halfway between each hole, your module is good to go. For better stability, you may need some more hooks to help the strainer reach between the lower and upper hooks.