How to Cut Glass Bottles | 3 ways to do it

[@jkeezy93]

After 10 videos, I ended up using a metal file, going around the bottle where I wanted to cut it until it was as good as I could get it. Then while the water was heating up to boil, I got bored. Got my blowtorch. Went around the filed part a couple times, then put it into water, and it worked! The acetone and string method is the closest to what I just did, and it seems MUCH more simple! Going to use that from now on! Got a nice whiskey glass made out of a Jameson bottle. The next one I make I'm doing the acetone string method and making it larger, more for regular drinking stuff, not a small whiskey glass.

[@JadetheGoober]

@the last part: a human of class 😎

[@nicolemc_l6032]

I came here to also cut a Jameson bottle 🤣 but the much larger one to make into a glass flower vase.

[@TannerCampbell1983]

Wow. I almost killed myself doing this (method #1) First of all, I made an incredibly stupid rookie mistake. I left the cork in the bottle I was cutting. Secondly acetone is more flammable that I thought it was, I mean this shit is like gasoline. I did this in my kitchen sink. When I lit the string on fire is was an out-of-control flame and I dropped the bottle in the sink. The gases from the acetone collected in the sink and did a huge flare up, burned my hand pretty bad. When I put the bottle in the bucket of water (remember I had left to cork in) the quick drop in pressure and temperature exploded the bottle 3 feet from my face. Every piece of glass missed me. I'm lucky I'm not fucking dead. So here's tip for you newbies (newbies like me), be fucking careful, do this shit outside, and wear protective equipment on your eyes and hands. The dude in the video is a pro whose done this a hundred times or more. And NEVER leave the fucking lid on. I can't believe I did that. Good video, good tutorial, just be careful if you've never done this before.

[@ShakeTheFuture]

Tanner Campbell Thanks for sharing your experience. Glad you're OK. Yes, leaving a cork inside is not a good idea. I will add an annotation, telling people to make sure they take off the lid/cork. Thanks

[@Smacker39]

I am so sorry.. But this make me LOL.. Glad you are alive..

[@TannerCampbell1983]

I laughed almost immediately after it happened Smacker39. I couldn't believe what an idiot I was about it.

[@MrFjordbak]

thanks for the warning and the funny story

[@Anmol34]

Tanner Campbell Wuss.

[@animeguy6877]

Me: Trying to go to sleep. KZbin: Wanna know 3 ways how you can cut glass? Me: sure.

[@buy1.9mvideoeffects66]

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[@melissanicole8124]

I never thought of using a bottle cutter, absolute MADNESS!

[@NinjasTower]

I have tried every way there is. I'm sticking with the bottle cutter then candle method. It never fails and gives perfect results. No "do-overs". No frustration.

[@MattDunton]

I tried the first method and it resulted in the breaks not being where I intended. Scoring and using 2 candles to maximise heat and getting it v hot then cooling in water caused the cracks to appear in the right place. Thanks for the video!

[@catg8383]

For quicker cut using glass cutter, simply apply very hot water to bottle after using glass cutter, then apply very cold water. It’ll snap off quickly

[@kyrayeager5272]

Thank you!!

[@shadowkitsu]

When I tried this, I ended up with a huge crack. Be mindful of that when you try it.

[@lindaforth7472]

So I have the bottle , got the string , the acetone and away I go . Looks really simple to do . After setting fire to the string the sink then caught fire where I'd poured the acetone over the string and the whole bottle was in flames and so was my hand .In panic I ran yelling " the house is on fire" to my bemused boyfriend who casually turned the tap on .After putting more thought into what I was doing and 3 more tries this did actually work . Safety first !

[@charlieanderson1448]

You dumb shit.

[@lindaforth7472]

Yep that's me !

[@krishnamission2432]

hahahahaha! cutie!

[@mariselahernandez7589]

you wereno supposed to pour the acetone onto the string you're supposed to put the string into a container let it soak.

[@hayleykilby9576]

that sounds like something I'd do 😂

[@MeTube3]

Use sturdy leather gloves for handling glass. Make sure you clean any acetone off your hands or gloves before you light the string.

[@CafèZelberto]

Cool video, I throw away so much class every day, little bit of time and I could have a collection of soda bottle glasses

[@hhywhy]

So i wanted to make some cool diy's with this glass bottle. So I found this video at last and I was amazed of how easy the string method was. Next I took a string, vine bottle and and pure alchocol instead of acetone. Next when I put the string on fire it went well. Next I dropped the bottle to a basin of water but it did not brake. I tried it again but suddenly the whole bottle caught on fire and we all screamed for the sake of our lives. The videos good. The moral lesson of this tutorial is think twice before you leap as nd also safety first.↕

[@victoriastump4203]

I've broken so many cups but have allot of wine bottles to replace them! great video

[@zuwabla]

Should mention that the edge of the cut glass needs to be smoothed down with a grinding stone or heavy duty sand paper. so none gets cut...no bloody mess please!

[@usuitakumi1523]

+J Davis I thought that was obvious?

[@dannyhussain5489]

+Yashasvi I thought not voting for Donald Trump was obvious.

[@usuitakumi1523]

Danny Hussain omg, haha yeah, the Americans are fucking that one up royally I see why your comment was necessary now xD

[@jamesgardner5587]

Common sense.....my bad common sense not common anymore 😂

[@adamwallis3235]

Danny Hussain reason he won is cuz Hillary is worse, not cuz he was good

[@micheals1992]

I'm guessing you could use a length of kanthal wire and a regulated Ecig to heat the wire?

[@Hermboldt]

method one is very simple. make sure the inside of the glass is dry or you will have difficulties as the water inside the glass will absorb heat and the glass will not break cleanly if at all. Just be patient and make sure the glass is dry and you will have no problems :) i've done method one dozens of times. Most of the glasses in my cabinets are reused glass bottles :)

[@anupotakteskardies5420]

with cold or hot water?

[@TheSiLq]

cold

[@JKRowl]

what kind of string is used here ? cotton string ?

[@arktos7270]

@@JKRowl non synthetic.

[@davidmg1925]

Metthod 1 Just be aware I have tried this on three bottles it didnt do it. I dont know if manufacturing has changed?

[@TheYellowshuttle]

Works perfectly. If the string is thin and tightened as much as possible, the cut could be made very precise. Tried it. Worked very well. Thanks!

[@AppleofHisEye23]

I want to try this. How can I smooth to around the rim so I can use it as a drinking glass? Prefectly smooth if possible.

[@gorgeous3325]

Would it be advantageous to combine aspects of different methods? For example, score the bottle as in method #2, then tie an acetone-soaked string to it and proceed as normal for method #1?

[@moniquehargrafen4821]

This is the question I have?

[@peoplecallmepeechez]

I don't think it would make that much of a difference because the sting is just doing the same thing the candle is doing in method two

[@chloeg3128]

did you use industrial acetone, or regular nail-polish remover? Have done it about 7 times and nothing...

[@mariselahernandez7589]

I have a few calypso lemonade bottles that are beautiful and I cannot wait to do this too. (method 1 of course)

[@prasadkatre1]

Can we cut whiskey bottles as well using the same process. Asking this because the glass is bit more tough compared to wine or beer bottles.

[@seanwilkinson3975]

Great work! The acetone method was a pleasant surprise; I've never heard of that trick before. I'm definitely going to try it. If it comes out smooth enough, it'll be a drinking glass, and if not, it'll be a vase.

[@nopedynopenope107]

+Sean Wilkinson the acetone method isn't good for drinking glasses, it eill not be straight enough. the better is the second method, with the glass cutting blade.for it to be more practical, do it with a candle and cold water, not ice.

[@arktos7270]

Hey it's me from the future It's actually the same trick blues musicians used for their bottlenecks. And then grid it on the pavement

[@fiona3821]

Thanks for sharing. Would this work on ceramic?

[@mycroftxxx42]

WOW! Candle and ice. First time perfect cut. Took two heating's far enough away to avoid carbon buildup. When I went to dry the bottle off after the second icing, my beer bottle fell apart. Spent about 10 min with sand paper to break the edges on both top and bottom. Thank you for the education.

[@ShakeTheFuture]

Randy Miller Great to hear that. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@1015KillAtron]

+Shake the Future I'm having trouble cutting with candle method. its either that im to impatient or im doing something wrong. Could you help me on this?

[@hamidakhatoon3924]

😊

[@rowanmanning1464]

Using the 2nd one combined with an ice water tub for cooling was effective for me.

[@blueladylikeable]

IMPORTANT - sand the edges, they are razor sharp

[@CUDA1970Terry]

After scoring the bottle with a glass cutter, insert a metal rod with a ball type tip into the bottle and gently tap the score line all around the inside of the bottle.

[@Kristiansolis15]

If glass cuts you, you cut it back

[@RiyaGarg-x2e]

Agreeed

[@user-il8ku2xc9z]

Can you use a saw to cut glass or score glass? If it's riff on the edges what grit of sandpaper do you think would be the best.

[@jeffreykuhn3736]

He makes it look so EASY. Great video....way better than the first one I saw and not going to mention. I am ready to get started. Glad I didnt use a propane torch. Candle so much more efficient. Perfect.

[@johnhudzik7963]

I am in need of cutting pint mason jars in half lengthwise. Any instructions appreciated.

[@pablopicasso6699]

Hello, does the acetone process work with average sized wine bottles? Or is it only effective on the smaller bottles?

[@iuseokley]

these are great guts. is it however safe to use them drinking glass?

[@Ashleyd1722]

I'd do the second method for sure! Thank you for putting this up!!! Helpful.

[@tpepfeffersack]

Great video, I enjoyed watching it. Cut you please let me know which strength of cutting knife you used (2, 4 or 6?)

[@lisam.8971]

This is great! I have some beautiful blue bottles that I have been saving. Now, I will give them a second purpose. Thank you!

[@ThatDayDreamer_]

there's so many kids and adults with not much common sense on here I'm kinda surprised there's no disclaimer or warning at the beginning of this video to not try this at home or you're a professional/done this 100 times before so wear safety equipment Edit: there are warnings in the description, idk if that was added after this video was tried by those celebs, but still maybe it should've been on the video visually as well

[@RA-wp6th]

Tbh I think they should take this video down. The fire method shouldn't be advised, seeing as there are other safer methods available like option 3.

[@Jaggernaut_1]

Recently got a bottle cutter and I've tried 10 bottles so far and none of them have come apart along the score line. They come apart completely crooked. Anyone has any advice to offer?

[@pjmbidge632000]

Whenever working with Glass wear gloves.

[@randysavage1450]

ur so tuff bro.

[@TheSign2020]

I hate gloves. When I damage my hands to irecognition then say I should have worn gloves. Then again when they heal I hate gloves.

[@raynorereje5415]

i so love your video. can u tell me wat suitable string will i use pls ty

[@JohnnyCoolMusic]

First idea took a few tries, but put the bottle in cold water before the fire dies.... it works! Thank you Shake The Future :)

[@kbuselmeier69]

I use a bottle cutter in method #3. It costs around $20. But I pour boiling water instead of a candle and the run cold water on it. Works fine.

[@mr.christophersmithchristo6134]

This is a good technique for cutting bottle and to put yourself to sleep.

[@yassinepro85]

The easiest way to cut glass: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5fTp42umcSAf6s

[@78cr83]

I just tend to throw it against a brick wall, works every time

[@Terrestrialbeing24]

Thanks Gru!

[@arjuntejavath6099]

hi, i have tried many times but i couldn't cut it smoothly, its always wavy. any tricks do you suggest

[@igrewold]

Man, I have been looking for this since ever! Thanks a lot! ;D You are glass bottle cutting king. ;] Regards.

[@PaulPerryArgentina]

Great!! Can you drink from them without risk of injury? Thanks!

[@danicamcadam5499]

That was. A lot of help my brother ! Thank you from Colorado

[@wizzywod]

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[@lulita08]

Do you need something for the edges? How to avoid cutting the glass tips? sandpaper? and what numbers?

[@yeunome2170]

So cool! I always wanted to cut bottles. I won't be throwing them away anymore. Thanks for posting.

[@ShakeTheFuture]

Cheers!

[@bondpaz]

Now next video: 3 ways to put out a fire. 😁🔥 👍 Awesome video.

[@teresadesimone8942]

Thank you for the demo of glass cutting. I was wondering if you could help me figure out how to Evenly cut the tiny light bulps from Christmas light chains (from a light chain that doesn't work any more)? I need them for my Miniature project, but I cannot find any tools that are small enough and safe for this purpose. I tried using a small drill with a flat cutting disk, and it works, but the edge is not even and it is too much work to have to sand the edges after... Do you have any ideas as to what I can do? Thanks again. :)

[@matthewa2724]

using a glass or bottle cutter seems the best way to go. I would make a base to heat or cool the bottle. To avoid cutting myself, when the bottle splits in half and falls.

[@ClayClaim]

Really fantastic! Thank a lot for your channel :)

[@bigfatboiygm]

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[@bigfatboiygm]

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[@buy1.9mvideoeffects66]

Good work

[@thatonethattalksalot7656]

Does the water have to be freezing cold or just coldest from the faucet?

[@metalman8733]

Very nice video. Thank you so much for sharing. But I have a question here, I assume the cut-out surface will be of rough texture, so do I need to polish them, say in case I want to use the bottom portion as drinking glass (a bit weird may sound). Thank and appreciate again for such a wonderful video.

[@mikebond6060]

Its not weird at all I want to do the same

[@ananyaakap]

Hey, please do the finishing using different grits of sand paper..

[@metalman8733]

@@ananyaakap thank you. Which grade of sand paper if you may suggest please

[@ninjadance]

could you combine the scoring and the acetone/string methods?

[@MsFunology]

Very useful tips! Thank you! I just got me a bottle cutter. The instruction said I should soak the scores with hot water and cold water. Didn't work. I saw your video and tried number 3. It worked! However, my bottle did not separate as smooth as yours and didn't follow the line I scored with my cutter. Any idea why?

[@jayknight-murphy2556]

Can the bottle cutter be adjusted for smaller bottles? Like beer bottles?

[@llortaton2834]

brb making a gravity bong

[@jacoblucias5686]

holy fuck this is exactly why I was searching up how to cut bottles

[@Gio.L]

me too :D

[@acidwolfpackgang]

almost everyone is here for that c; shhh

[@savageonabike3370]

same xd al of us are here for that

[@peacecord2744]

Yep. Same here.

[@juliababush9525]

I like your ideas and the "bottle music" at the backstage😊. Thank you.🍾

[@ss-ky1vl]

Dude your grammar is on POINT 😂😂

[@stclairstclair]

I've used my $50 water-bath diamond tile cutter, cuts glass very clean.

[@APC9906]

don't you have to sand the edges?

[@ShakeTheFuture]

Alberto Perez Depending for what you will use it. Sometimes the cut is perfect, so there is no need for sanding. If you're making a drinking glass, it's always a good idea to sand it down.

[@Vee_Veee]

How would you go about cutting a glass jug (ex: sangria jug)?

[@bubbleman2002]

First one. *Science* Second two. *Sharp things.*

[@rrheaamarwah]

Hey nice video.. Please throw some light on smoothing the edges... Is it possible to do that by heating it with a blow torch?

[@ShakeTheFuture]

Yes, it is possible, but you'll need a kiln to heat up the glass before you use a blowtorch. You might be able to do it without a kiln on a very thin bottle, but it's extremely difficult NOT to crack the bottle. Cheers!

[@ancyp.v.7455]

Rrheaa Marwah Just with some sandpaper....

[@heyitsnataliegreen5100]

He sounds like gru of despicable me 😂

[@ShakeTheFuture]

+HeyItsNatalie Green Yes, I get it a lot.

[@heyitsnataliegreen5100]

Thank u for replying, I didn't mean it in a bad was as well

[@heyitsnataliegreen5100]

Yeah I realised straightaway 😂

[@SAFenater]

that "oh Yeeeah" that the end

[@1971228]

I thought I am the one lol 😂

[@superque4]

Is there any way to cut irregular shaped bottles like square liquor bottles?

[@ToshioThunder]

"Remember to wear gloves,"--Clearly not wearing gloves :P

[@krystahnash6803]

When that acetone eats up his fingertips he'll know it lol

[@okJanel]

​@@krystahnash6803worst if the gloves catch on 🔥

[@zach9658]

Can I use lighter fluid instead of acetone?

[@freezin48]

Yes, easy to see how easily a fire starts.

[@johannalouwrens5960]

It's easier when you put the bottle in boiling water and then in ice cold water, repeat. This way is much better than using a candle and an ice cube (just saying)

[@ShakeTheFuture]

+Hannetjie Louwrens Well, that depends on what you prefer. I use both methods. There are times when I use candle and ice and times when boiling water. Cheers!

[@chrisb3586]

+Hannetjie Louwrens I have been using a glass cutter to make a score line then pouring boiling water over the bottle and dunking it into a pitcher full of ice water and certain bottles have not broken cleanly. Would you recommend dunking the bottle into boiling water instead of just pouring the hot water over it?

[@Normandy-e8i]

I recommend drinking the boiling water.

[@Friendsshare]

@@Normandy-e8i LOL

[@edpastore]

What about scoring with a glass cutter and then use the string/acetone method to get it to split ?

[@deedofi7970]

How to cut a bottle: use a bottle cutter

[@jerrywi6172]

I ve seen people on youtube using solder to heat up. Can it really works?

[@pup9et]

For those of you who dont know what is he reffering to when he says "acid" It is Nail polish remover. An you dont need a lot of it.

[@Christophersanchez1326]

good method. another way I was doing it. I was breaking bottles more than getting a good cut. the part I wanted broke and the part I didn't want was perfect.

[@shiftyfitter]

I'm only here to work out how you'd manage to get third degree burns doing this.

[@chesterholden3022]

Person below poured the acetone into the sink to soak the string. I'd assume that's what happened.

[@lostcoastcannabis6734]

I find this video extremely informative and highly recommend it’s content for any artist or crafstpersons

[@cheeseplayz_roblox4517]

Could I use a rubber band in place of string? Does rubber absorb acetone?... In other words.

[@KevinBenecke]

Make sure you are wearing safety goggles and gloves in case the bottle shatters.

[@bobgatewood5277]

Can I use ethanol instead of acetone?

[@fastlane2545]

Young dude: Here's a free tip for you. Use gloves.

[@danielkliemczak3450]

The first one, I saw somewhere if you put water to the line where you want to cut the cut will be more precise

[@MsLW1000]

should you wear glove for hand protection

[@ShakeTheFuture]

Yes, I should.

[@lilibethacosta1131]

For self protection can we not use any working laundry gloves so hands will not be cut too ?

[@venriamaia830]

hybrid between method 1 and 2 should work

[@rambi1072]

+Venria Maia Or, even better, 1 and 3.

[@swiftislacedfasho6708]

+Rambi “Rambi9000” ikr lol

[@brandonmanson8866]

they all work on their own though. You start hybridizing and adding stuff and leaving stuff out, your gonna have a situation on your hands, that I don't think your ready for. Don't leave out the safety glasses, What ever you do.

[@longtaleanimation6849]

I have One of those giant bottle thick glass Street LightBulbs and its completely enclosed. I wanna make a circular opening sorta like a Fish bowl to get all the guts out of the bulb. Would you recommend method #2 with the fire/ice to crack an opening?

[@ShakeTheFuture]

Long Tale Animation That might be tricky. The bulb should not be closed when trying to cut it with fire/ice. It is like heating/cooling a bottle with a cork inside of it, it might crack with a big bang. I am not sure what is the best way to do it without seeing the bulb. Cheers

[@longtaleanimation6849]

***** Instead of fire, would it work if I used boiling hot water/cool water?

[@ShakeTheFuture]

Long Tale Animation Yes, sure. That's another way to do it. I prefer fire and ice, but hot/cold water will also work.

[@longtaleanimation6849]

***** Gah, guess glass cutters don't work on whose big bulbs. I have one of those thickish Square/rectangle alcohol bottles I'll try to cut that into a rectangular pot/bowl.

[@Jess404]

+Long Tale Animation Be VERY careful attempting to cut these! These large bulbs may be specially treated (chemically and/or thermally) to tolerate high stress from vibrations as well as the heating/cooling when the bulbs turn off and on. Additionally, some of these bulbs are pressurized with gases -- in some cases this is mercury vapor, which is toxic; breaking the bulb may at best (in the case of a non-toxic gas) cause the bulb to shatter violently, or at worst, blast you with toxic gases!

[@oopriyapriya]

Wear protective goggles, gloves..and file the edge of the glass with a heavy duty sandpaper.

[@ArnaldRimmer]

HI, a great vid mate but i got one for ya, how do you cut a tiny 1ml glass perfume vile? looking forward to your reply! take care mate and have a fantastic day! oh buy the way i need to cut 3 at 15mm from the bottom, up!

[@adminos15]

background song just like in Far Cry 2 Good job

[@wsmith6570]

As this video was posted over 7 years ago and the guy hasn't replied to comments for over 6 years, my question is to any viewers. Does anyone know what grit of sandpaper to use to clean up the sharp edges?

[@jakedarling7549]

60 to get the rough out and then 240 to clean up works good for me

[@wsmith6570]

@@jakedarling7549 👍

[@nadinefoster5212]

Please be very careful if you're doing this. I'm not sure of the details but a young lady has suffered 3rd degree burns when trying to cut glass whilst following an online tutorial. See the description for safety precautions if you do attempt it. But never play with fire! Please stay safe

[@soundsoflife9549]

Some other video used boiling and ice water to cool & heat- this here is only 2 methods btw.

[@fredbloke3218]

A bottle sized jubilee clip makes a good guide for the scoring tool, the screw mechanism needs to be moved to opposite side and re-tightened to complete scoring.

[@bestamerica]

' after cutting the glass bottle then use a fine fine sandpaper on the cutting edge glass... that help smooth edge and not sharp cut on the skin

[@trajano777]

With the actual cutter how much pressure you need to apply? Been trying and the damn thing wont split and i have heat and cool it over and over.

[@hopedean6424]

DOES NOBODY ELSE CARE THAT THAT CANDLE JUST FELL DOWN?

[@seeamerica1]

Super! How long does this take to do? I live near a bottle recycling place & I can get all the free bottles I want.