I have an elegant re-purposing project to show you today. For as long as I can remember, Ed and my daughters have known that I enjoy finding new uses for stuff destined for the trash, be it old furniture all the way down to tin cans and bottles. They would and still do always ask me before they throw any cans or bottles out, “Do you want this for anything?” They know that I like to keep interesting bottles and packaging to re-use to make into something else. I had a stash of them in the basement of my previous house. I did have to purge a lot of them when we moved, but did keep a few of the more interesting bottles.
When The Art of Patrón reached out to me asking if I would like to come up with a decorative idea using a Patron bottle, of course I jumped right on it.
The “Art of Patrón” Bottle Art Competition celebrates the iconic Patrón bottle. Have you ever used it to make a Margarita? It is Ed’s favorite summer drink so I have a few of the bottles in my stash.
The competition encourages fans and artists across the country to share their artistic vision, using Patrón’s signature bottle as inspiration for a chance to win $10,000 and a national platform for their work.
Fans year after year create incredible unique pieces of art that honor the bottle – past entries have included a glass spun necklace, a chess set, plus chic and stylish light fixtures.
What I made was pretty simple, but very pretty. I repurposed the bottle into a place to hold bath salts, but instead of using the existing cork, I also repurposed another item, a glass doorknob to make a pretty bottle stopper for the bottle.
How to Repurpose a Patrón Bottle and Door Knob Into a Glass Decanter
supplies needed:
- Empty and clean Patrón bottle and cork
- Doorknob
- Craft knife
- Rotary drill with carving tip
- Marker
- Glue
- Place cork on its side on a cutting mat. Use a sharp craft knife to cut the cork in half; right where the cork begins to narrow.
2. Center the end of a doorknob on the cut end of the narrow section of the cork. Use a marker to trace around it.
3. Use a carving bit on a rotary drill to hollow out the center of the cork.
It should look like this after carving out the cork’s center.
4. Place a few drops of glue into the cork and around the bottom of the doorknob.
5. Push the cork over the bottom of the doorknob.
6. Let dry for a few hours.
6. Once the glue is dry, place the doorknob bottle stopper into the Patrón bottle and you get one pretty decanter.
I use it to hold bath salts, but it could become a chic wine decanter to place on a bar cart.
This is the third year of the bottle art competition that kicked off in July and will run through October 14, 2016.
If you have an idea on how to create a unique artistic statement using the bottle as inspiration, then enter it in The Art of Patrón Bottle Art Contest by 10/14/16 for a chance to win $10,000.
If you would like to see some of the creations from previous years, you will find them on the Patrón contest page. Check them out on ArtofPatron.com along with how to submit your creation and a chance to win $10,000!
I can’t enter since I shared my idea here on my blog, but you sure can. I know you are creative!!! What would you make with the bottle(s)? Wouldn’t $10,000 come in handy especially around the holidays?
Cheers! :-)
This post was created as a collaboration with Patron. Thank you for supporting the brands that support In My Own Style. As always, all of the opinions, thoughts, and ideas in this post are 100% my own.
Gemma Spot says
You may have made some good memories while emptying this bottle, but now you can re-purpose your bottle as a keepsake for those memories. Once the bottle is empty, you can create new memories :)
Kat says
You’re so smart! I love it.
You know, I’ve always wanted to buy this tequila BECAUSE I love the bottle! haha– Now I have a good excuse!
Stephanie @ Casa Watkins says
Love it Diane!! So chic with the new door handle stopper.
Diane Henkler says
Hi Stephanie – Thanks. :-) I think I am going to make a few more to have ready to use as hostess gifts to give over the holidays.
Connie says
My friend’s brother has a glass recycling biz. He gets TONS of Patron bottles in all the sizes. I have two sizes she gifted me. They’re positively lovely! LOVE your idea using a door knob for a stopper. Excellent!
Diane Henkler says
Hi Connie – What a great contact to have :-) I love the light fixtures I have seen made. If I ever get enough I may just make one for over my kitchen sink.
Sue J says
Oh I LOVE this Diane! I always wondered how to repurpose a lovely glass doorknob into a stopper and now I know. I wonder if my Dremel has a carving bit…
Diane Henkler says
Hi Sue – If you don’t have a carving bit (tiny ball on end of bit) you could use one of the pointed bits. It may not shape the hole as nicely, but will work.
Sue J says
Thank you! :-)
Beth Fagundes says
We turned our Patron bottles in to oil lamps for our patio with wicks and ceramic stoppers. I love them as they are the perfect size and shape and because they are clear they make nice warm light. Oh and then there is the added bonus of the fact they come originally filled with tequila! :)
lindalw666 says
That is such a beautiful bottle! Especially with your lovely doorknob as a top! Now I have to start drinking tequila to acquire some extra Patron bottles!
It’s a little early in the day for me though…
Elaine Williams says
This is gorgeous! Good idea about giving as hostess gifts – I personally would be honored it someone came to my home bearing one of these beauties as a gift.
Summer says
I love the idea! It is so cute ♥
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Melissa Leach says
Simplicity at its best! Love your Patron bath salt decanter with the glass knob top.
Diane Henkler says
Hi Melissa – Thanks. It was a fun project to do. I have a few more doorknobs…I may make a few more to give as hostess gifts for the upcoming holiday season.
Pamela says
I had to smile when I saw this post’s title as my guy also enjoys summer margaritas and we have wondered what to do with the attractive bottle. Now I know. Thanks. Who knew this was ‘a thing’ with these bottles. I have upcyled the cork stopper before using one of our son’s high school trophies. I’ll email a photo to you.
Diane Henkler says
Hi Pamela – I never knew there was a competition with the bottles either until I was contacted by Patron. If you “Google” Patron bottle or go on Pinterest and put “Patron Bottle” into the search you will see lots of ideas and inspiration. I would love to see how you used the school trophy.