How To Upcycle Empty Spirit Bottles Into Artsy Decor Items
Ever wondered what to do with the empty liquor bottles left behind after a wonderful festive dinner party? You can put those premium whisky or spirit bottles to good use by making fun DIY home use articles which add an aesthetic touch to your living or work space.
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Upcycling spirit bottles can be a fun activity to do on a weekend as well and you can make all sorts of handy items which are not only useful but also look very beautiful. Make sure you wash the bottles thoroughly and dry them off properly before you get down to crafting anything out of them. You can put them out in the sun for a few hours to get rid of any lingering aromas from its original contents.
And when the bottles are ready to use, here are some artsy items you can craft that make for rather spirit-ed statement decor for your home:
Bottle Lamps
You might have seen scores of DIY videos on making bottle lamps out of whiskey and wine bottles. The simplest hack is to put strings of fairy lights in the bottle to brighten up a dark corner of your room. With a bit of elaborate electrical work you can also make bottle chandeliers which will hang on the ceiling of your drawing room emanating a warm, hospitable glow on sultry evenings.
Candle Holders
Turn small wine bottles into candle holders and prop them up on your porch, patio or in the garden whenever you are hosting an outdoor gathering. You can also clean off the labels of the bottles and pour warm wax inside to make scented candles that are stored in empty liquor bottles. This will add a whimsical finish to your reading nook or bath.
Planters And Flower Vases
Convert whiskey and wine bottles into planters and flower vases or seashell holders to deck up your workspace. Fresh and dried flowers can be arranged in bottle green coloured wine bottles to spruce up your desk. Use an empty bottle of Johnnie Walker Red Label as a planter by adding a succulent and some pebbles, upcycling it into a decorative item.
Tiki Torches
Save liquor bottles and at your next tiki party, turn them into warm torches (you can get larger LED lights with a flickering flame effect). Tiki torches are a wonderful touch to an island-themed party and you can easily make them out of an emptied bottle of Ketel One Premium Distilled Vodka or a Singleton of Glendullan Single Malt!
Succulent Holders
If you are fond of gardening, you can use whisky bottles as succulent holders to grow potted plants that can line your driveway or create a border in your terrace. To make a succulent holder, break the bottle and convert it into a pot which can be hung from a hook on the wall. Succulents add a bit of charm and homely feel to one’s interiors and make for a very cosy decorative option.
Reusable Dispensers
Clean alcohol bottles thoroughly and put a pourer on top to turn them into dispensers. You can actually store oil or vinegar in larger bottles and turn the smaller ones into liquid soap dispensers for the bath. Make sure you use darker red wine bottles to protect oils from going rancid. A fun hack is to use the bottles to serve salad dressing… it’ll add a bit of fun to your dinner table when you serve a ranch or vinaigrette out of a bottle of Antiquity Blue.
Wrapping Up…
Empty liquor bottles need not make their way into the trash after your next party. You can upcycle premium spirit bottles and turn them into artsy, aesthetic decor to liven up your home interiors, office spaces and dinner tables. So what are you waiting for? Bring your art supplies out and get creative!
