How to reuse old perfume glass bottles?
Repurpose empty bottles into vases. You can upcycle old perfume bottles to create charming DIY home decor. Clean the perfume bottle and fill it with warm tap water. Then, add some slender flower buds, such as baby's breath sprigs, for a lovely decorative effect. Place a perfume bottle vase on your windowsill, dresser, or kitchen table to bring joy to your home.
Use bottles to store homemade perfume. Keep the container original and create your own personalized scent by blending essential oils that interest you. Dilute the oil mixture with vodka or other neutral alcohol and apply it to pulse points for a subtle aroma. For perfume, dilute 10-12 drops of essential oil with half and half water, then add 2 fluid ounces (59 ml) of alcohol and shake. Cap the bottle with a small cork from the craft store. You can also repurpose old perfume bottles to store alcohol, such as amber drinks like whiskey, for an elegant look.
Display the bottle as a wedding or party centerpiece. Use the most gorgeous empty perfume bottles as table decorations for special events like weddings or baby showers. Mix old bottles into vases of different sizes and fill them with classic flowers like hydrangeas or peonies for a sophisticated, eclectic look. A classic perfume bottle, like Chanel No. 5, can bring a touch of classic elegance to your event.
Turn half-full bottles into glass bags for clothes. Place a half-full perfume bottle in your lingerie drawer to infuse your clothes with a light scent. Place the nozzle on the perfume, then open the cap and place the almost empty perfume bottle in the drawer. Use about ⅓ or less of the bottle because if there is more than ⅓ of the perfume left in the bottle, it may create a stronger scent.
Turn your bottle into sunscreen or a decorative item. Tie decorative string around the neck of the perfume bottle to create a hanging decoration. Whether displayed on a Christmas tree or on a hook in a window, bottles with ridges or patterns on the glass exterior can refract light and become attractive sunscreens. You can also add glitter to give your perfume bottle sparkle and a festive decorative aesthetic.
Create an elegant candle holder. Place a slender birthday candle in the open top of your perfume bottle for a small, elegant glow. These candles can be used as tea light alternatives in your meditation room or on your dining room table to create a charming ambience. Make sure the candle is firmly inserted into the opening of the perfume bottle for an attractive visual effect. When the candle is lit, the wax will drip onto the bottle, adding a romantic touch to your candle holder. Once the candle is completely burned out, replace it with a new one.
Use the bottle as a room diffuser. Fill a perfume bottle halfway with aromatic essential oil or room spray, then insert a few wooden skewers into the perfume, pointed end down. The oil will slowly crawl up the skewer and spread a pleasant smell throughout your room. A powder room is a great location for this elegant room diffuser.
Personalize your old perfume bottles to create a unique piece of art. Start a DIY art project by painting perfume bottles with acrylic paint or covering them with paper mache. You can also glue on rhinestones or feathers, or draw your own design to make each bottle truly your own. Share your perfume bottle art online, and consider starting an Etsy shop to showcase your custom perfume bottles—friends and others might admire your unique creations.
