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Wine Making Equipment for Beginners

Whether you are starting a microbrewing business or just brewing for personal use, wine making is fairly easy to do. All you need is some wine making equipment, the right ingredients, a controlled environment, and plenty of time. Therefore, here is our step by step guide to making wine for beginners. Part One – What You Need In terms of ingredients, your list is very simple: Wine yeast Filtered water Granulated sugar A good supply of wine grapes When it comes to your wine making equipment, you should have the following on hand: A large bucket and lid to use for the main fermentation process. Three smaller glass containers to use as secondary fermentation vats. Three airlocks to act as fermentation traps. A rubber cork for use in the secondary fermentation vat. A large straining bag made of nylon mesh. A long length of clear plastic siphon tubing. About 20 wine bottles, five for each gallon of wine made. A funnel that can fit in the mouth of each bottle. Pre-sanitised corks for each bottle plus a hand corker. A fruit presser or crusher for your grapes. A hydrometer for checking sugar levels. Part Two – Fermenting the Wine Clean, [...]

By |2022-03-10T09:20:42+00:009th March 2022|Bottle & Jar Packaging Ideas|0 Comments

Decorated Wine Bottles With Lights Inside As Gifts

Creating decorated wine bottles with lights inside might seem like a daunting task at first. Yet it is possible to create decorated bottles with lights inside at home without much trouble. All you need is some spare recyclable materials plus some wine bottles, and you can make an attractive gift item. Here is our guide to making decorated bottles with lights inside. How To Make Decorated Bottles With Lights Inside To create decorated bottles with lights inside, you will need the following: Empty wine bottles LED lights with cable Power drill with ceramic/glass cutting drill bits Battery pack Rubber grommets Bowl/glass of water Knife/scissors (optional) Glue Decorative items (stickers, glitter, etc.). You can follow these instructions to complete your desired lighting effect: First, slowly drill a 10 mm hole into your wine bottle without applying too much pressure. Pause every few seconds to cool the drill bit in the water. Once you have drilled a hole in the bottle, wash out any shards of glass under a tap. Insert a rubber grommet into the hole to prevent the glass from chafing the cable. Reshape the grommet with a knife or scissors if it is too thick. Then, use glue to [...]

By |2024-01-16T19:09:00+00:0010th February 2022|Bottle & Jar Packaging Ideas|2 Comments

How To Make A Bottle Lamp

How do you make a bottle lamp? It depends on the type of lamp you have in mind. One option is to insert a string of fairy lights to create an illuminated display. LED fairy lights can be purchased from a wide range of online outlets at an affordable price. Most are battery-operated and have an On/Off switch to enable the battery to last longer. The warm glow from the glass bottle offers a tranquil and vibrant atmosphere to any awaiting room. If you have an empty spirit, wine or beverage bottle? You can simply pop in the lights and turn them on. Some high-end spirit bottles can look beautiful and offer a different feel for each room. Coloured gin bottles will offer a different glow when compared to a flint vodka bottle. Things to consider for your next lighting project: The colour of the bottle Shape Size of the bottle The feel of the final light - vintage, classic, sophisticated, or clean effect The colour of the LED lights - warm, white or blue. Another is to cut the base off a bottle and place it over a candle. However, today we're going to concentrate on how to make [...]

By |2023-05-25T14:55:02+01:0010th December 2021|Bottle & Jar Packaging Ideas|1 Comment

Brilliant Ways To Use Small Alcohol Bottles

While small alcohol bottles might seem like a niche item to many, the truth is that you can do quite a lot with them. The most obvious use for these small bottles is creating spirits and liqueurs, but you can use them for other crafts as well. Flower holders, spice bottles and miniature lighting are just some uses for small bottles. So be inspired by some of the brilliant ways you can use small alcohol bottles in your home. The fancy small bottle has an array of uses. If you're a creative type and like to mix and match, colour coordinate or fulfil the urge to make everything perfect? We can give you an explosion of ideas to help you with your next project. Eight Tasteful Occassions WEDDING DAY - Fancy flower jars, add your own cocktail or decorate with bunting BIRTHDAY SURPRISE - Add stickers to the bottle and fill it with colourful sweets CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - Infuse your own mulled wine, fill with a homely, warm scent EASTER - Just fill with small chocolate eggs or sticky sweats FATHERS DAY - Maybe a few drams? HALLOWEEN - Decorate the bottle as a pumpkin face and insert a small [...]

By |2024-01-16T19:06:41+00:007th December 2021|Decoration|0 Comments

Making Decorative Glass Bottles & Jars

Recycling bottles and jars is a great way to do some good for the planet. But having a sustainable mind doesn’t just mean putting them in the right bin. Why not bring out your creative side and turn your recyclables into some beautiful decorative glass containers? There are endless ways you can put decorative glass bottles or jars to use. You could create candle holders, soap holders, hanging lights, bottle lamps or flower vases. Whatever you want to make, this article will give you some pointers on how to clean, colour and decorate your bottles. How To Prepare And Perfect Decorative Glass Bottles & Jars Before decorating your bottles, you’ll want to make sure you have a good blank canvas to work with. So how do you prepare them? Firstly, peel off all the labels on the bottle Rinse the inside thoroughly with hot water and washing up liquid If the labels have left behind some paper or glue marks, use hot water and a scrubber to clear them away. Once you have cleaned the glass container, you can start thinking about what you can add. If you’d like to colour your glass bottle or jars, you can do it [...]

By |2024-02-20T12:15:53+00:006th December 2021|Decoration|1 Comment

Make Your Own Wax Melts

Wax melts are a top-rated fragrance product, but what exactly are they? Wax melts are pieces of scented wax that do not have any wicks. When they melt, they release a scent that fills the room. The beauty of wax melts is that they are flame-free, good for the environment, and ultimately easy to make yourself. So you may be asking how do you make your own wax melts? Here is one way to make your wax melts at home. Wax Melts Ingredients To make your own wax melts you will need the following items: Candle wax Fragrance oils Candle dyes Shaping moulds Heating pot Heat source Pouring jug Stirring utensil Thermometer Scales Storage jars. Storage Jar Idea's From The Bottle Jar Store How to Make Your Own Wax Melts To prepare your space, make sure your surface is clean and clear of any clutter. Please make sure all utensils such as moulds are close by if you need them quickly. Weigh or measure how much wax you will need before starting. Once you know how much wax to use, put it in the heating pot. Heat the wax to 70°C whilst constantly stirring the melting wax gently. By 15 [...]

By |2022-03-10T17:08:46+00:0030th November 2021|Wax Crafts|0 Comments

How to Make Apple Cider at Home

With apple picking season fast approaching, now is the time to prepare some delicious homemade recipes for autumn. Apples are a versatile fruit that can be baked, poached, pulped or just enjoyed raw. One of the best ways to consume apples is by learning how to make apple cider. Making apple cider is a very simple process and can be done easily without the need for complex equipment. So, here is a step by step guide on how to make apple cider at home. Step One – Prepare the Apples When working out how to make apple cider the first thing you need is the apples themselves. Whether you pick your own apples or purchase them in bulk, make sure they are ripe enough for use. To do this, cup the apple in your hand and twist gently. If it comes away easily then that is a good indicator of ripeness. Avoid using any bruised apples or ones that have begun to rot. Make sure the apples are well washed and cleaned before use. Step Two – Prepare the Equipment Wash and sterilise your juicing equipment and make sure your hands are clean. Prepare your juicer by attaching the hose [...]

By |2021-11-02T12:37:22+00:0016th November 2021|Cider Making|0 Comments

Basic Wine Making Equipment You Need

If you want to start making wine from home, there are plenty of starter kits out there to get you going. Or, you could buy your own equipment separately. Of course, before you do this, you need to know what pieces you need. Miss an essential bit of wine making equipment and you could find yourself in a pickle half way through a batch. Even if you’re buying a starter kit, it still pays to know what each different bit of equipment does. Here, we’ll go over the essential pieces of wine making equipment you’ll need to get started, as well as some other helpful tools to get the best out of your wine. Everything you Need for Fermenting, Testing, and Bottling We can divide wine making equipment up into a few basic areas. Firstly, there’s the essential equipment you’ll need for fermenting wine. Secondly, there’s testing equipment to ensure you get the best taste out of your mix. And finally, there’s bottling and cleaning products. When brewing wine, you’ll need two fermenters or carboys. After several days of fermentation, you’ll be moving your wine from the first container into the second. To do this, you’ll want a siphon hose [...]

By |2021-11-02T14:25:49+00:009th November 2021|Wine Making|0 Comments

Which Jam Jar Lids to Buy

Are you a keen home cook? Or perhaps you love arts and crafts. If so, chances are you’ve used some glass jars and bottles in your time. From holding marmalades and preserves, to candles or craft supplies, there’s all kinds of ways to use jars and bottles. But if you’re working with perishable goods, or looking to keep things secure, you’re going to want to keep your jam jars sealed. There are many ways you can do this, from home-made solutions to twist off jar lids. But what’s the best way to keep jars sealed?   Different Ways to Make Jam Jar Lids When preparing to seal jam jars with your produce, the first thing you’ll want to do is sterilise them. Fortunately, you don’t need a whole lot of equipment or fancy chemicals to do this. First, simply clean them thoroughly in hot, soapy water. Be sure to give them a good rinse. Then, place the glass jars on a baking sheet and place them in an oven at 140C. Ensure you keep any rubber seals out of the oven. Your glass jars should soon be dry, clean and ready for sealing. One popular way to seal jam jars [...]

By |2021-11-02T12:03:18+00:002nd November 2021|Jams & Preserves|0 Comments

Red Currant Jelly Recipe

If you're looking for a red currant jelly recipe you'll find one right here. If you're looking for something to store your red currant jam or jelly in, you're also in the right place. Here at The Bottle Jar Store we've been supplying our customers with a comprehensive range of glass containers since 2011. Our products are used by crafters, producers, brewers, preservers and home cooks. Whatever the size, whatever the shape, from beer bottles to jam jar glasses, you'll find it here. The red currant story Jellies and preserves can be made from a multitude of fruits and flowers. From strawberries and mint to plums and dandelions, the only frontier is your imagination. You can make them and store them, give them as gifts or set up a business and sell them. Of all the jellies, however, one of the most abidingly popular is red currant. One reason for that is that it goes so well with meats like lamb and pork. Red currants were used as medicine in the Middle Ages, and their organised cultivation began around the 15th century. By the 1700s they were being eaten as a dessert fruit. Nowadays, the vast majority of red currants [...]

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