Using old bottles to make beads

[poledra1958]

one of my favourates (apart from poledra and polgara) is beldin

But back on topic with another question about the bottles what is the best way to get the label glue of the bottles.

Jenny

[stuwaudby]

Strongly suggest you try the punty and pull method. It take a bit more time up front but making the beads with the pulled rods is way easier.

[Blue Box Studio]

I get label glue off with WD40.  Soak off the shiny paper top label if you can, else score with a knife, then spray on WD40 and leave for an hour or so.  Might take a couple of goes.  Then wash very well if you are going to put it near a flame - I put things in the dishwasher if they'll fit.

[poledra1958]

@Stuwaudby

Do you have an idiots guide and how to do the punty and pull method ?

Jenny

[stuwaudby]

I posted one here:
http://www.frit-happens.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=5122.0

There are others on the forum, use the search facility.

[Pat from Canvey]

I either use a handy pair of pliers to hold the glass pieces rather than pull into rods or cut the bottle to make a flat sheet in the kiln and then cut up into 1/4 inch strips and use as rods