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.
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.
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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.
Order now for a great holiday or anytime gift!
Check out our Etsy Store for ordering or email us direct.
Wood Finishes
We take great pride in our products and the finishes we use to preserve many of them are the best of the best.
We work with a "Green" company in Vermont called Sutherland Welles Ltd. We use their interior and exterior polymerized tung oils. Each of the products that we use their products get 2 coats of sealer made from the diluted tung oil, and at least 2 coats of the tung oil full strength. While the product we use may cost more than the products found in the "big box" stores, we feel that our wood products deserve the application from the superior product found from this company.
Our products that get this application include the:
In recent years, those who appreciate the warm richness of beautiful wood have begun to realize what the ancient Chinese knew; turned into a finishing product, Tung Oil is the finest natural wood finish in existence and has yet to be duplicated synthetically!
Sutherland Welles Ltd. ® Pure Polymerized Tung Oil is the perfect choice when creating the finest hand-rubbed finish. Our unique process of polymerization involves “cooking” raw tung oil, a non-edible vegetable oil, to its “maximum thermal threshold”. This sophisticated polymerization process develops both the ultimate hand-rubbed sheen and the curing capabilities of a quality finish without adding varnishes or urethanes.
www.sutherlandwelles.com
We work with a "Green" company in Vermont called Sutherland Welles Ltd. We use their interior and exterior polymerized tung oils. Each of the products that we use their products get 2 coats of sealer made from the diluted tung oil, and at least 2 coats of the tung oil full strength. While the product we use may cost more than the products found in the "big box" stores, we feel that our wood products deserve the application from the superior product found from this company.
Our products that get this application include the:
- Wine Barrel Coolers
- Stave Candle Holders
- Stave Platters
- Stave Wine Butlers
- Barrel Head Lazy Susans
- End tables
- Bar Stools
- Hanging Sconces
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A Polymerized Tung Oil finish is hard yet flexible, waterproof and impervious to alcohol and many food acids. Polymerized Tung oil as a penetrating oil allows wood to continue its aging process and to develop its patina. The wood’s rich color and grain are enhanced by the natural ambering (coloring) of Polymerized Tung oil over time. Any sign of wear disappears when a thin “maintenance” coat of oil is rubbed in. The maintenance coats, rather than cause a build-up, actually improve the patina as they protect and preserve the wood. A floor, a piece of furniture, or any other wood object finished and maintained with Polymerized Tung Oil will never have to be stripped again. The finish will become more beautiful with time.
Sutherland Welles Ltd. ® Pure Polymerized Tung Oil is the perfect choice when creating the finest hand-rubbed finish. Our unique process of polymerization involves “cooking” raw tung oil, a non-edible vegetable oil, to its “maximum thermal threshold”. This sophisticated polymerization process develops both the ultimate hand-rubbed sheen and the curing capabilities of a quality finish without adding varnishes or urethanes.
www.sutherlandwelles.com
Oak Wine Barrel End Table with Shelf
Make a unique statement in your home with this Wine Barrel Arched End Table made entirely from reclaimed Virginia Oak wine barrels.
This great conversation piece features the natural crimson color of Virginia red wine that was stored inside the barrel. When the barrels are disassembled and dried, we sand the underside of the barrel head and the inside of the staves. We eliminate the roughness of the wood but not so much as to take away the rustic charm. The outside surface is also sanded to show off the natural oak grain.
The table can be used as an end table or bistro table. The two heights we offer are 25 inches and 34 inches. The top of the table is created from the barrel head which is approximately 20 to 24” as barrel heads vary. You can see the rich wine stained color on the inside of the thick arched legs and the cross brace created from the staves. A shelf is created below the top also made from the staves.
This great conversation piece features the natural crimson color of Virginia red wine that was stored inside the barrel. When the barrels are disassembled and dried, we sand the underside of the barrel head and the inside of the staves. We eliminate the roughness of the wood but not so much as to take away the rustic charm. The outside surface is also sanded to show off the natural oak grain.The table can be used as an end table or bistro table. The two heights we offer are 25 inches and 34 inches. The top of the table is created from the barrel head which is approximately 20 to 24” as barrel heads vary. You can see the rich wine stained color on the inside of the thick arched legs and the cross brace created from the staves. A shelf is created below the top also made from the staves.
Our end tables are sealed and finished with multiple coats of an Earth friendly hand rubbed tung oil from Vermont. This beautiful finish is designed for indoor use.
A chess / checker game board can be added to the table top. We make a different variations of this table, so be sure to check them out as well.
Recycled Wine Bottle Cork Trivet
Here we have a unique 8 ¼ x 8 ¼ oak framed trivet using recycled corks. A custom high quality Ravello travertine decorative tile in the center has a grape motif which accentuates the piece. The corks used are from Virginia wineries.
This trivet is a perfect accessory for any wine lover's kitchen or home. The wood frame has an interior polymerized tung oil added to protect and to bring out the natural look of the wood. Small protective feet on the bottom of the trivet protect your table or counter.
This trivet is a perfect accessory for any wine lover's kitchen or home. The wood frame has an interior polymerized tung oil added to protect and to bring out the natural look of the wood. Small protective feet on the bottom of the trivet protect your table or counter.
Due to the differences in types of corks and staining, your trivet may vary from the one pictured. We have a very limited number of these trivets due to the rarity of the tile.
Fredericksburg Craft Faire April 6 & 7th
This past weekend my wife Kristin and I attended the Fredericksburg Spring Arts & Craft. This event was the the 7th annual Spring event and is held indoors at the Fredericksburg Convention Center. Vendors display their handcrafted artwork, pottery, bath products, jewelry, woodwork, gourmet foods, and much more. Many are unique gifts, however we have noticed a fair amount of wholesale goods that are resold.
Our booth was a corner booth which we prefer as this allows us to display our products of two sides.
We have added a new product to our line, a hanging candle/flower sconce. Kristin has created a lattice wall which is where we hang the sconces.
Kristin also takes pride in her barrel stave candle holders. A seperate table in the booth is where she displays these.
Overall the show was very light on attendees. Both Saturday and Sunday were very nice outside which may have contributed to the light attendance.
My wife and I are always lookig for ways to update and make our booth better in order to display our products well. The lattice wall was a last minute addition prior to the show and is made from plastic lattice and pressure treateddecking boards cut down and slotted. The goal was to have 3 sections, however I couldn't complete the thrid section in time for the event. Today I finished the third section and stained all three with a red oak finish.
Now we can test out the new display at the next show.
Jeff
Our booth was a corner booth which we prefer as this allows us to display our products of two sides.
We have added a new product to our line, a hanging candle/flower sconce. Kristin has created a lattice wall which is where we hang the sconces. 
Kristin also takes pride in her barrel stave candle holders. A seperate table in the booth is where she displays these.Overall the show was very light on attendees. Both Saturday and Sunday were very nice outside which may have contributed to the light attendance.
My wife and I are always lookig for ways to update and make our booth better in order to display our products well. The lattice wall was a last minute addition prior to the show and is made from plastic lattice and pressure treateddecking boards cut down and slotted. The goal was to have 3 sections, however I couldn't complete the thrid section in time for the event. Today I finished the third section and stained all three with a red oak finish.
Now we can test out the new display at the next show.
Jeff
Oak Wine Barrel End Table with Ring
Make a unique statement in your home with this Wine Barrel Arched End Table made entirely from reclaimed Virginia Oak wine barrels.
This great conversation piece features the natural crimson color of Virginia red wine that was stored inside the barrel. When the barrels are disassembled and dried, we sand the underside of the barrel head and the inside of the staves. We eliminate the roughness of the wood but not so much as to take away the rustic charm. The outside surface is also sanded to show off the natural oak grain.
The table can be used as an end table or bistro table. The two heights we offer are 25 inches and 34 inches. The top of the table is created from the barrel head which is approximately 20 to 24” as barrel heads vary. You can see the rich wine stained color on the inside of the thick arched legs and the cross brace created from the staves. The original metal hoop ring form the barrel serves as a sturdy reinforcement.
Our end tables are sealed and finished with multiple coats of an Earth friendly hand rubbed tung oil from Vermont. This beautiful finish is designed for indoor use.
A chess / checker game board can be added to the table top. We make a different variations of this table, so be sure to check them out as well.
This great conversation piece features the natural crimson color of Virginia red wine that was stored inside the barrel. When the barrels are disassembled and dried, we sand the underside of the barrel head and the inside of the staves. We eliminate the roughness of the wood but not so much as to take away the rustic charm. The outside surface is also sanded to show off the natural oak grain.
The table can be used as an end table or bistro table. The two heights we offer are 25 inches and 34 inches. The top of the table is created from the barrel head which is approximately 20 to 24” as barrel heads vary. You can see the rich wine stained color on the inside of the thick arched legs and the cross brace created from the staves. The original metal hoop ring form the barrel serves as a sturdy reinforcement.
Our end tables are sealed and finished with multiple coats of an Earth friendly hand rubbed tung oil from Vermont. This beautiful finish is designed for indoor use.
A chess / checker game board can be added to the table top. We make a different variations of this table, so be sure to check them out as well.
25 inch height option
34 inch height option
Wine Bottle Nightlight
The fun doesn’t stop once the bottle is empty!
Here we have a nightlight made from a wine bottle that will surely be a conversation piece! It's great for parties, decor, a nightlight, or just setting the mood.
These are real wine bottles that we have decorated, drilled a 1" hole in the back , placed in a grommet, and added colored lights.
The darker the room gets, the better the you'll love these!
It's the perfect gift for any wine lover.
Recycle. Think Green!
Order now for that springtime or anytime gift!
$22 plus shipping.
Rear of bottle showing hole and grommet
Here we have a nightlight made from a wine bottle that will surely be a conversation piece! It's great for parties, decor, a nightlight, or just setting the mood.
These are real wine bottles that we have decorated, drilled a 1" hole in the back , placed in a grommet, and added colored lights.
The darker the room gets, the better the you'll love these!
It's the perfect gift for any wine lover.
Recycle. Think Green!
Order now for that springtime or anytime gift!
$22 plus shipping.
