Inquire for pricing on customization and colors available.
The Wedding / Anniversary Collection
We also can custom etch bottles for weddings and anniversaries. Instead of sending a card on your anniversary or giving a wedding favor made in some country overseas, give a unique gift made right here in the mountains of Virginia!
Inquire for pricing on customization and colors available.
Inquire for pricing on customization and colors available.
Wine Barrel Ring Centerpiece
This candle holder and vase centerpiece is made from recycled wine barrel rings and bottles. The candles are soy wax and include citronella. The hanging votives are thin wine bottles that are cut and sanded. When the candle wax burns out, it can be replaced with tea lights. The glass vase is 8 inches tall.
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The vase and candles are included in this wonderful decor.
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The Making of a Custom Etched Melted Wine Bottle
It all starts with an empty wine bottle that has the label removed and scrubbed clean inside and out.
The bottle is melted on its side in a kiln until it is flat.
Thats where the fun begins!
We can make a design of just about anything and put it on a bottle. I prefer the darker colored bottles as the etching really stands out.
In this case we are going to make a "Life is Good" design. We create the design using computer software and convert it into a .jpg format. It is uploaded into editing software. We can make any size we want but keep it small enough to fit on the bottle.
We then send the image to a vinyl cutting machine called the "Zing". We cut the image on 3M Sandblast Resist adhesive paper.
After the image is cut, we seperate the vinyl from the backing and place it on the bottle. With a sharp thumbtack, we remove the portions of the image we want to etch.
Now the reminder of the bottle that we dont want etched is covered with tape.
Over to the sandblaster we go to sandblast our bottle. I have found that 80 grit aluminum oxide works well with glass.
Time to remove the vinyl. With warm water, the tape comes off easily.
After a quick dry, the bottle is done and ready for further decorating if desired.
One done, many more to go. The designs are endless!
The bottle is melted on its side in a kiln until it is flat.
Thats where the fun begins!
We can make a design of just about anything and put it on a bottle. I prefer the darker colored bottles as the etching really stands out.
In this case we are going to make a "Life is Good" design. We create the design using computer software and convert it into a .jpg format. It is uploaded into editing software. We can make any size we want but keep it small enough to fit on the bottle.
We then send the image to a vinyl cutting machine called the "Zing". We cut the image on 3M Sandblast Resist adhesive paper.
After the image is cut, we seperate the vinyl from the backing and place it on the bottle. With a sharp thumbtack, we remove the portions of the image we want to etch.
Over to the sandblaster we go to sandblast our bottle. I have found that 80 grit aluminum oxide works well with glass.
After a quick dry, the bottle is done and ready for further decorating if desired.
One done, many more to go. The designs are endless!
44th Annual Spring Home Show
Kristin and I are currently attending the 44th Spring Home Show in Salem Virginia. It is a large show held at the Salem Civic Center in Southwest Virginia. The three day event spans Friday through Sunday. This is our first Home Show. Prior to the vent, we wondered if our business would fit the show venue. We have a 10x20 double booth in the Community Room. This room is seperate from the Arena, however a great location.
After our booth setup yesterday, I decided to stroll the arena to see the type of vendors the show had to offer. I was impressed by the diversity of home products offered. Everything from a/c systems, to tiles and windows, to landscaping. I also saw "non-home" businesses. There were companies such as Vitamix and even a company who sold massaging shoe insoles. These companies were very few and most did relate to the home building or home improvent process.
The day progressed and Kristin and I met so many wonderul folks. We had nothing but positive feedback regarding our products and display.
After our booth setup yesterday, I decided to stroll the arena to see the type of vendors the show had to offer. I was impressed by the diversity of home products offered. Everything from a/c systems, to tiles and windows, to landscaping. I also saw "non-home" businesses. There were companies such as Vitamix and even a company who sold massaging shoe insoles. These companies were very few and most did relate to the home building or home improvent process.
The day progressed and Kristin and I met so many wonderul folks. We had nothing but positive feedback regarding our products and display.
We hadnt realized that this particular event was judged. Three marketing professionals came by to assess our booth and display. Some of the categories judged were:
- Originality/ Creativity
- Information available on product
- Product display
- Use of exibit space
Later on that evening the three judges stopped back with an award for us. Cork to Barrel placed first in show. Wow, this was unexpected as we werent even sure this event would recieve us well. We will be displayed on the Home show facebook page and our display will be used in a promotional video for next years event.
Today we recieved a distributed flyer where we were recognized with our position.
We were even posted on the Roanoke Regional Homebuilers Association Facebook page!
Wine Barrel Bistro Table
For
wine lovers who take great pleasure in displaying wine barrel furniture from of
their own home, Cork to Barrel includes this bistro table appropriate for the
occasion. Uniquely shaped staves and an inverted wine barrel lid are reclaimed
to create this stylish furniture piece.
The wine barrels we use are
retired from wineries in the state of Virginia and have been aged from years of
making wine. Each component shows the red wine staining from the wine that was
inside the barrel. Stave and lid shape, size, and color variation is to
be expected depending on the size of the barrel and the variety of wine made in
each particular barrel. As no two barrels are exactly
the same, every finished product is unique!
Each barrel is broken down,
the lids and staves are cut, and each piece is sanded and stained with a
transparent finish which allows the natural variations in the wood to be seen. The table is then assembled and finished with several
coats of a natural polymerized tung oil for luster and durability. The tung oil
finish brings out the richness of the wood and gives a much nicer, more natural
finish than a polyurethane product. Where some table tops have the lid showing
the exterior of the barrel, some have the lid inverted where the red staining is
displayed. Some of our barrel products may even have visible numbers or writing
from their time spent in the vineyards.
Approximately 40" high.
The tops vary between 20 and 24”. Made completely in the USA in the mountains
of Virginia.
Optional 24” glass table
tops are also available. Also see our stools that compliment this table well.
Contact us direct for
ordering. Only Local pickup and delivery available at this time.
Wall Mounted Wine Bottle Rack
Keep
your favorite wines corralled in this beautifully hand-crafted wine rack. This
unique product holds up to four of your special bottles. This rack features Virginia
barrel heads and staves accented by red wine staining. This decor will certainly
bring a taste of wine country to your home.
There
are many other wine racks on the market however these are unique because they
are made completely with recycled/repurposed wine barrels. You can't get any
more green than that!
The
wine barrels we use are retired from wineries in the state of Virginia and have
been aged from years of making wine. The components show the red wine staining
from the inside of the barrel. No two barrels are the same, therefore every finished product is completely
unique!
The
wine barrel heads and staves are cut, sanded and stained, then finished with
several coats of a natural polymerized tung oil for luster and durability. The
tung oil finish brings out the richness of the wood and gives a much nicer,
more natural finish than a polyurethane product. A keyhole is drilled on the
backside of the rack for easy hanging.
Approximately
22" high by 10" wide. Holds standard bottles only.Made completely in
the USA.
Check
out our Etsy store or contact us direct for ordering.Cork Critter - Snowman Ornament
Custom Etched Melted Wine Bottles
This unique serving tray is created by melting a wine bottle in a glass kiln. Each bottle comes out a little different depending on the bottle type, size, color, and the type of mold used. The bottle when melted takes the shape of the mold it is fired in.
Our custom etched glass bottles are created by first melting the bottle, then sandblast etching a design or saying on it using a vinyl stencil. The bottle color range is from clear to green to cobalt blue and everything in between. The shape of the bottles also vary from straight necks to curved and can be wrapped with a decorative wire. If you have a saying or quote you would like etched on a bottle please contact us for pricing.
Here we have a stencil made for custom bottle for River Hill Stables.
Our custom etched glass bottles are created by first melting the bottle, then sandblast etching a design or saying on it using a vinyl stencil. The bottle color range is from clear to green to cobalt blue and everything in between. The shape of the bottles also vary from straight necks to curved and can be wrapped with a decorative wire. If you have a saying or quote you would like etched on a bottle please contact us for pricing.
Here we have a stencil made for custom bottle for River Hill Stables.
Melted Wine Bottles - The Sea Glass Collection
This unique serving tray is created by melting a wine bottle in a glass kiln.
Each bottle comes out a little different depending on the bottle type, size,
color, and the type of mold used. The bottle when melted takes the shape of the
mold it is fired in.
Our seaglass bottles are created by putting crushed seaglass into the bottle before firing. The bottle colors range from clear to light green to light blue. The shape of the bottles also vary from straight necks to curved and can be wrapped with a decorative wire.
These bottles make the perfect gift for any occasion such as birthday, housewarming, wedding, or anniversary gift.
This bottle has a curved neck so it can be used as a spoon rest.![]()
This bottle was made into an incense holder
We melt a wire hook into the neck of some bottles for those who wish to hang their bottles.
Hand Wash only. Do not submerge. Visit our store for current selection or contact us with a request.
Our seaglass bottles are created by putting crushed seaglass into the bottle before firing. The bottle colors range from clear to light green to light blue. The shape of the bottles also vary from straight necks to curved and can be wrapped with a decorative wire.
These bottles make the perfect gift for any occasion such as birthday, housewarming, wedding, or anniversary gift.
This bottle has a curved neck so it can be used as a spoon rest.
We melt a wire hook into the neck of some bottles for those who wish to hang their bottles.
Hand Wash only. Do not submerge. Visit our store for current selection or contact us with a request.
Wine Barrel Stave Serving / Sushi Platter
This handcrafted wood platter is made from the staves of a recycled wine barrel. It can be used to serve horsd'oeuvres, display fruit, cheeses or sushi.Or it can serve as a centerpiece on a coffee table.This will add a perfect touch of decor to your home, wine cellar or bar. It will surely be a conversation piece!
This platter is made from the staves of a recycled American Oak wine barrel. The barrel is dissassembled and an appropriate wide stave is chosen for the platter and 2 small staves for the footing. The assembly is sanded, and stained. It is then sealed and finished by hand rubbing multiple coats of a very fine tung oil.
Our wine barrels come from wineries throughout the state of Virginia and have been aged from years of making wine. Each platter is unique and the colors vary.
Underside
The platter measures approximately 16" long and 4-6" wide depending on the stave chosen.
The platter shown may or may not be the one you recieve. We try our best to make each one as beautiful as the next.
Order now for a great holiday or anytime gift!
This platter is made from the staves of a recycled American Oak wine barrel. The barrel is dissassembled and an appropriate wide stave is chosen for the platter and 2 small staves for the footing. The assembly is sanded, and stained. It is then sealed and finished by hand rubbing multiple coats of a very fine tung oil.
Our wine barrels come from wineries throughout the state of Virginia and have been aged from years of making wine. Each platter is unique and the colors vary.
Underside
The platter measures approximately 16" long and 4-6" wide depending on the stave chosen.
The platter shown may or may not be the one you recieve. We try our best to make each one as beautiful as the next.
Order now for a great holiday or anytime gift!
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
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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.
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.
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