Bottle & Jar Packaging Ideas

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Glass jars are an essential in the kitchen. But you can use a glass jar for much more than just preserving jams. The potential of glass jar crafts is endless; so, there’s no reason to neglect the jars in your cupboard. With a little design and decoration, you can turn humble jam jars into lights, candle holders, ornaments and more. From storage to decoration, there’s bound to be a craft idea to suit you. Whether making them for yourself, gifting them or selling them, your glass jar masterpieces will bring delight. Here are just a handful of glass jar decoration ideas to inspire your next craft project. Glass Jar Decoration Ideas We most often use glass jars for storing things; and there’s no reason why your glass jar crafts can’t be put to the same use. But rather than storing preserves, simple modifications can make them more particular. Combined with a lid and some careful cutting, you could turn a jam jar into a soap dispenser or a toothbrush holder. Both of these will add bags of charm to a bathroom. When having a bath, you might want some relaxing candles. This is where jam jar lights can help. Glass [...]

Have you been interested to learn how to start a micro brewery? If so, you are certainly not alone. A growing number of individuals are keen to become involved with the beer brewing process in order to create their own unique concoctions. However, we need to keep in mind that brewing is both a form of art and a science. This is why appreciating some basic tips and tricks can often determine your level of success. Let us take a look at what the professionals have to say. Obtaining the Appropriate Brewing Equipment It is first important to appreciate that the brewing beer process will be impacted by the type of equipment that you choose to work with. For example, when producing mini keg beer you will need equipment that is capable of withstanding wear and tear over time as well as voluminous production rates. Here are some of the basic accessories that will be required in order to start your home brewery. A brewing kettle An automatic siphon A stirring spoon A sanitiser A funnel (if relevant) An air lock Of course, there are many different types of beer which can be produced by a micro brewery. The production methods [...]

Are you curious to learn how to make your own candles? This ancient tradition can be traced back for thousands of years. A growing number of do-it-yourself enthusiasts have once again been enticed by such a unique and innovative process. The good news is that you do not have to be an expert to create some truly stunning (and functional) candles. Let's take a quick look at what candle making equipment you will need as well as what steps are involved with the process itself. Essential Candle Making Supplies Thankfully, the supplies required to craft your own candles are easy to obtain. These include: The wax to be melted. The wick. A container to be used as a mould. A sturdy pot to melt the wax. You will also be pleased to know that The Bottle Jar Store supplies a host of bespoke candle containers, so it has never been easier to produce a style suited for your personal tastes. The Candle-Making Process at a Glance Assuming that you have obtained all of the materials mentioned above, the next step is to make your own candles. First, place the wick within the centre of the vessel that you have chosen [...]