Homemade glassware

Wondering if anyone has tried this ?
Here's an interesting way to utilize some of those glass containers you've been saving and wondering what to do with, especially bottles.
I found this bottle cutter online for around $15.
They're fairly simple to use but take a little bit to get the knack of, you'll probably break a few bottles initially.
I thought the funnels were kind of unique.
The possibilities are probably endless with a little imagination.

I have cut some bottles with wet diamond saw, then sanded the rims. It was easy. What turned me off is the fragility of the modern bottles. They are light to save on transportation cost and because of this they are very thin and the glasses that I made usually did not last longer than few weeks. If I found old, heavy bottles then I would enjoy cutting them, but they would be probably more expensive on the second hand market than quality, hand made glasses.

I've found some bottles are quite thin and break easily, though others I've found such as vinegar bottles and jugs are much thicker and seem to hold up better.

Rich Rayburn wrote:I've found some bottles are quite thin and break easily, though others I've found such as vinegar bottles and jugs are much thicker and seem to hold up better.

I suspect that fizzy drink bottles like champagne bottles would be thicker glass.

But yes, many things have been thinned down to use less material, which is sad for us upcyclers!

Jay Angler wrote:I suspect that fizzy drink bottles like champagne bottles would be thicker glass.

I have cut Mexican coke bottle and it was also thin. Champagne could be better. When I get one to celebrate something, I will try and report.

Wine bottles are usually thicker

Many years ago, my fil gave me one of those for Christmas.

I remember cutting up at least one bottle.

Thanks for the memories ...