handcrafted bottle lamp | How To Make A Bottle Lamp

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If you have an amazing dad like I do, then Father’s Day should be every day. To me, nothing says “You’re The Best” like a handcrafted gift from the heart. You can make a commemorative gift that comes from the heart and will bring joy for years to come.

Do you have a dad, grandfather, brother, husband or male friend who have all the latest gadget, tools and toys? I bet he doesn’t have a hand crafted Bottle Lamp made from his favorite liquor or non-alcoholic glass bottle. This year, surprise your Dad, or your favorite male relative, with his favorite bottle of wine or liquor minus the unhealthy contents. You can find all the supplies you will need right here.

Learn how to create a one of a kind bottle lamp that is

masculine, functional and a conversation starter.

Impress your Dad with an awesome bottle lamp gift!

Create a bottle lamp in 5 simple steps:

Buy a bottle of your Dad’s favorite wine , liquor or non-alcoholic beverage, it must be in a glass bottle.
Empty the contents by having a drink fest or just pour it into a separate container.
Drill a hole in the back of the bottle, see instructional video.
Clean the bottle carefully, be sure to remove all glass residue and to to keep the label intact, if applicable.
Attach the lamp kit and find a matching lamp shade.

The many ways to turn your perfect handcrafted gift into a unique bottle lamp.

Fill The Bottle

Start by picking a glass bottle that looks masculine or has some kind of meaning for the person you gift it to! It could be a wine bottle with a unique label or a funky shaped liquor bottle. After you drill the hole in the bottle and insert the lamp kit, you can add your own touches by filling the bottle with your favorite filler.

A bottle lamp filler could be anything that isn’t flammable. For instance, glass rocks or beads make great fillers and add stability to the bottle. We have also used lava rocks, used bullet shells and numerous other fillers. Let your imagination guide you!

You don’t have to add a heavy filler to your Perfect Handcrafted Gift unless you want to.

Decorative Lamp Shade

Another way to make your perfect handcrafted gift for fathers a one of kind, is to decorate the lamp shape. You can buy a lamp shade online that is already the perfect shape, size and color for your bottle lamp. We offer some good lamp shade ideas and tips in this article.

You can also make your own lamp shade from scratch. It’s a little bit harder and a lot more time consuming, but the end result will be a bottle lamp that truly can never be replaced. Check out this step by step guide on how to make a lamp shade.

Decorate the Bottle

The third and final way to make your handgrafted gift unique is by decorating the bottle itself. You can attach decorations to the neck of the bottle like nuts and bolts or find a cool bottle stopper.

Of course you could also decorate the glass bottle by spray painting it with chalk paint or frosted paint. You will then be able to create a custom personalized message for a dad that wants nothing from his loved ones.

Do you have a bottle lamp making question or suggestion? Be sure to leave us a comment below.

Everything and anything that you can up-cycle a glass bottle into can be found at the Was A Bottle shop. From glass sets to bottle planters, you will find a nice selection of renewable products that will add to your home’s decor.

These recycled bottles have been re-purposed into these beautiful plant holders. Bring them indoors to give your outdoor area that little “touch of green” or you can hang them on your patio and deck.

The Bombay glass sets make the perfect house warming gift. A sturdy wooden base offers a classy look that will fit with any entertaining set. They also can double as plant holders.

Candle stands also known as storm candle holders can bring a nice ambiance to any room in your home. A wooden base offers a nice solid hand crafted appearance. The set comes with LED lights that will provide a safe alternative to a regular lit candle.

The Grey Goose tumbler set will be a conversation starter at your next party. These distinctly unique glasses make the perfect drink ware. Standing 6″ tall, with a good solid base, the appealing colors and frosted glass make them the perfect addition to anyone’s home.

No bottle part left behind! These bottle necks showcase wonderfully with your kitchen decor. Great conversation starters that make the statement I am ‘Environmentally conscious’.

What we have presented here is just a small sampling of what ‘Was A Bottle’ has to offer. Be sure to check out their store in the Handmade section on Amazon.

We always like to remind people that when they are looking at the Handmade shops on-line or in person, that the artistry and craftsmanship is truly genuine. Unique, one of a kind gifts or decorations is something that will distinguish your purchase from these stores.