Is it possible to recycle the glass bottles and jar in desired shape and size by melting?

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I have a lot of glass bottles and jars. I want to convert them into new items of different styles and shapes. Can a glass object be molded into a new shape by melting? If yes, then how?

James Jenkins · Accepted Answer · 2018-12-06T19:08:24.990

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Yes, The general term is 'bottle slumping'. There are several images on pinterest. The glass is heated to the point that it can be shaped. Current trends are to use a Kiln, with temperatures between 500F and 1500F

I have memories from local carnivals in the 1960s and 1970 of the bottles being heated in a liquid, shaped and given as prizes or sold. I had a coke bottle for several years that was obtained from the carnival.

edited Dec 06 '18 at 19:08

answered Dec 06 '18 at 18:05

James Jenkins

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Is bottle slumping possible without a kiln? – Chris Rogers Dec 07 '18 at 22:02
@ChrisRogers see Related Is it possible to melt a glass bottle without a kiln? – James Jenkins Dec 08 '18 at 10:38

score 1 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 11 '18 at 22:19

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I wouldn't recommend it. Glass especially bottles/jars can explode when heated like that sending pieces of hot glass flying in all directions I recommend getting a good art and craft kit specifically for glass.

answered Dec 11 '18 at 22:19

David Goodson

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Is it possible to recycle the glass bottles and jar in desired shape and size by melting?

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