It seems like sandblasting wine bottles is a popular topic that people have been looking for so I figured I would create this quick guide on how to sandblast wine bottles. I included a bonus in the sandblaster plans manual which also talks about this. Its actually very easy to do and the hardest part is cutting out the stencil.
First you need to grab a wine bottle that you want to sandblast and peel off all of the paper label with a knife. Some of the labels are hard to get off so you can soak it in warm soapy water so that it softens up. This way it should be easier to shave off as seen below:
Second, you need to make sure the surface of the wine bottle is clean. I like to use rubbing alcohol to ensure the surface is clean from glue residue and any oils from your hands. Now you can place a sandblasting stencil material such as vinyl or contact paper over the bottle. If you use contact paper, you will need to use light blasting pressures and fine abrasive grit so that the sandblasting media doesn’t penetrate through to the glass in areas you don’t want it to.
Third, start by drawing or transferring a black and white pattern that you want to sandblast onto the wine bottle. Then cut out by following the lines with a sharp knife such as a hobby knife or razor blade. Once cut you can pull the areas that need to be etched with the sandblaster.
For the fourth step, mask off the outside of the stencil with a strong tape. If you use regular masking tape, you might want to double or triple it up so that the abrasive doesn’t go through.
Once your all set and ready, all you need to do is sandblast a few inches away at a desired PSI until the wine glass bottle is etched to a desired depth as shown below. The higher the PSI, the quicker and deeper the sandblaster will etch into the glass but 30 PSI should do just fine for most folks.
After the wine bottle is sandblasted to a desired depth, remove the stencil with a knife and wash off.
What sandblasting equipment do you use? I have a compressor and want to try my hand at this but dont wan to spend a fortune getting started? Is that possible?!
hi I urgently need to sandblast a bottle. can you may be help me out?
Louise, sure I’ll help. What questions do you have?
What kind of vinyl do you use so that the sand does not go through it while blasting. Or does it go through anyway? Merry Christmas
Very straight forward info on bottle blasting. Here in Hawaii we have abrasive material derived from lava. I will have to do some research to find out if it has silica in it. Seems like if it doesn’t, it might be good to use in a sandblaster. Regards, John
eric; i have been lover of rocks and stones my whole life. i have done many split stone stone projects,fireplaces,wall,raised garden beds ect. I am blessed to have tons of stones to work with on my own place. i have seen sandblasting signs in bolders and small patio projects and i looking to gather information to do more with rock and stone. i hope that sandblasting signs ,glass ect. is not a dying art as splitting natural stone and building some thing that last a life time. i know that to be good at something it take time ,and patiance something i’ve learned with 40 years of work with stone. i know that a pressure pot system or pressure cabinet it the way to go. Do you recommend to buy new or buy seperate items used to get started and add as i go. I am thinking of renting a large mobil compressor and pressure pot to try some blasting outdoors this spring using silca sand. Will that cut into stone or should i just wait till i get a reclaim cabinet and use different media. what size air commpressor inside building should i go with i have 3 phase available here and have seen what i thought was good buys on used factoey units. I would love to hear what you started with and things that you brought used and should have brought new andwhat you would now different now looking back when you started. i think you willingness to share is great as i’ve done so with my talents over the years. keep up the great work and inspireation to help others . mark
what kind of sticker you using for sadblasting in wine botells
i would like to know what machine of modern teqnology do you use for the design of the labels you want to sandblast on the glass.
Willie, there is a few different ways you can create stencils. Some of the modern ways are signage cutters, photoresists, and laser cutters.
I would like to purchase equipment o do wine bottles and windows
can I use the same compressor for stone carving and glass etching, if so any good suggestions
Chris, of course you can. You just need to make sure that the compressor has a high enough CFM for a higher pressure when stone carving. Stone carving is usually around 60 PSI and etching is usually around 30 PSI.
Guys I am selling the exact equipment to sand blast wine bottles, rocks, glass etc. My wife and I bought the SCM Jet Stream Two to use in a business, but our product is carved by manufacaturer. It is unused, brand new out of the box. It includes recommended hoses, filters, moisture traps and photo developing kit that makes the blasting film. I can email photos if interest. We are in Franklin TN. Paid over $4000 for the whole kit, but make us an offer!!!
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David,
I thought I emailed you before, but if not- if you write up information on the system and include a photo, I will post it on the site and ask all my subscribers.
Let me know. I’d be happy to help