Wine bottles are one of the most popular materials in the DIY world, where it’s useful to repurpose old and discarded projects. You must be wondering why you would want to know how to cut a mason jar in half. Don’t you need special glass cutting tools? Maybe you want to start experimenting with upgrading crafts. Cutting a mason jar in half isn’t easy, but it does work sometimes.
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What Kind Of String Do You Use To Cut Glass?
If you don’t have yarn available, you can use any thick cotton thread. Run a piece of yarn around the bottle 3-5 times where you want to break the bottle. Tie the ends together and cut off the excess string. Soak the yarn in acetone.
Cut a Bottle in Half with a String
Materials You Need
- glass bottle
- cotton thread
- Acetone (or nail polish remover)
- Scissors
- sandpaper
- cold water
- Matchbox/Lighter
How to Cut a Bottle With String
step 1: Soak the string in a lighter liquid or nail polish remover for a few minutes.
Step 2: Tie the soaked string where you want to cut.
Step 3: Wear goggles. Place the bottle on a fireproof surface and set the string on fire. Let the rope burn until it burns out on its own.
Step 4: Place the bottle in a bowl of cold water. Changes in temperature can cause the glass to break.
Step 5: If the glass is not broken, tap the back of the spoon lightly on the glass at the breakpoint (the point where the string wraps around the bottle).
Step 6: Sand any jagged edges with a diamond-coated file. When using a diamond file, make sure the glass is wet and well lubricated.
Important Safety Precautions
It should be noted that this is best done outdoors. However, wherever you do it, make sure there are no flammables nearby, such as dry leaves or fabric. Wear protective equipment such as goggles, gloves, and tight-toed shoes.
Children and pets should be kept away from you when you are working with fire. Little ones should know that this is something only adults can do, not a trick or game with friends.
Other Ways to Cut Glass
You can also cut flat glass with scissors, as long as you use pieces of glass no larger than 3mm. Mark where you plan to cut the glass, then submerge it in warm water. You should be able to cut with a pair of regular tailor’s scissors, but make sure to wear thick gloves to protect your hands. You can put large pieces of glass in the tub.
If you’re very precise, you can even cut shapes this way. To do this, draw the shape on a piece of soft plastic and cut it out. Glue the plastic to the glass, submerge it in water and cut carefully. A third option is to use a small file and a soldering iron. Mark the area to be cut with a sharp tool or marker and make an indentation on the edge with a file. Heat the soldering iron and guide it slowly and firmly along the mark; the glass will crack quickly.
You can also cut glass with wire. To mark or score the area you want to cut, take a pan and fill it with 3 inches of water. Take a piece of wire with the sides a few inches longer than the cut length and make a loop on each end. Use two wooden dowels in the ring to secure the glass. Heat the wire until it turns red, then hold it against the wire you made. Immediately immerse the glass in water, heat/cold will break the glass.
Final Thoughts
Stuff it with dirt and plant a rose, it will be a beautiful gift for a loved one, use them as a container to hold while they sit and work in the baijiu, toothbrush/pen/pencil holder Pain brush, and carefully solder the tops in opposite directions to create an intricate piece of art! Possibilities are limited only by imagination!
