Bottle Cutter

There is not much information on the internet about using a bottle cutter. Which one is the best for your needs? Do they actually work?

From the individuals that I have heard from…NO! They have you scoring a cutting line, heating the cutting line with a candle, and then cooling the line with ice cubes.

Well, this is great if you don’t want even cuts and you don’t mind broken bottles. But, if these don't work, how can you cut bottles?

If you have a large amount of bottles to be cut, I would suggest using a wet tile cutter. You will find that there is very little chipping or cracking. You will need to purchase a diamond blade for glass. While the blade that comes with the tile cutter will chip your glass, the diamond blade almost glides through the glass with ease.

These wet tile cutters come a range of prices. Purchase one that will fulfill your needs and fits your pocketbook. You can always start with an expensive brand and if the need arises purchase a more expensive product at a later time.

You can purchase bottle cutters from a numerous of places on the internet or even from a local craft store. But, be aware of what you are purchasing. There is no need to be throwing your money away on a piece of equipment that won’t do the job.

Before cutting your bottle, you will need to remove the labels. These can be a little stubborn to remove. Here are a few suggestions: