Slumped Bottle Uses

At Cork to Barrel, we melt or "slump" our glass bottles by laying them on their side on a ceramic mold and placing them in a kiln. The kiln is heated to a very high temperature (about 1400 degrees) until the bottles melt. Gravity takes over and the bottles change shape. The kiln is turned off and the bottles are left to cool naturally. The bottles are removed the following day.  

Recycling, "Upcycling", or repurposing wine, liquor, or beer bottles creates both a functional  and decorative piece. 

Some uses for our melted bottles include the following:

Incense Holder

Candle Holder

Soap Dish

Sun Catcher

Potpouri Holder

Spoon Holder

Serving Bowls:

      Nachos & Salsa

      Olives

      Cheese & Crackers

      Butter

      Cranberry Sauce

      Candy

 

 

 

 



Barrel Stave Candle Holders with Votives

Although a version of our barrel stave candle holders have been available for sale at certain festivals and through our Etsy store, they have never been posted on our website. This is because we have been striving to make our product with as much recycled material as possible. We are now offering a selection we are proud of.
The details of each version of the candle holders is soon to come.  Here is a sneak peek of our 3 votive holder.

Cork Scarecrows

Here we have some hand crafted scarecrow plant stakes! Made from recycled wine bottle corks. Keep those pesky birds away from your plants. Put them in the pot for that creative touch, label vegatables in the garden, or give them as gifts.






Visit our Etsy store for ordering or contact us direct.

Cork Ornament - Horse

These hand crafted horse ornaments are made from recycled wine bottle corks. Check out that little cowboy hat! They ornaments perfect for the holidays or any time! Hang them on the tree, in the car, stand them on the mantle, or give them as a gift. Each ornament comes with a hanging string as shown.

Cork Ornament - Dog

These hand crafted dog figurinea can be used for display or as an ornament. They are made from recycled wine bottle corks. They are perfect for the holidays or any time! Hang them on the tree, stand them on the mantle, or give them as a gift. Each figurine comes with a hanging string as shown.

Cork Ornament - Reindeer

These nifty hand crafted reindeer ornaments are made from recycled wine bottle corks. They are perfect for the holidays or any time! Hang them on the tree, stand them on the mantle, or give them as a gift. Each ornament comes with a hanging string as shown.

 

Order now for a great holiday or anytime gift!
Check out our Etsy Store for ordering or email us direct.