How to Customize Bottle Openers
A bottle opener is a practical device that allows users to quickly remove the cap or cork from a bottle. Typically made of a combination of metal and plastic, bottle openers are often rather dull-looking. Add pizazz to your own bottle opener or one you plan on giving as a gift by customizing it. You can do so with the use of crafting materials or the help of a professional customization service.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Hot glue gun
- Rhinestones
- Paper graphics
- Clear packing tape
- Colored nail polish
- Gift-wrapping ribbon
- Engraving service
- Embroidery floss
- Beads
- Key ring
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Use a hot glue gun to attach rhinestones to the opener's handle, as opposed to the opening that fits around a bottle cap in order to remove it it. Arrange the rhinestones in a creative pattern or use them to spell out a word, perhaps your name.
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Cut out a small paper graphic; ideas include the flag of your country, your company logo, favorite sports team logo or a small picture of a loved one. Position the graphic onto the opener handle and use clear packing tape to attach it.
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Draw a design on one of the opener's flat surfaces with colored nail polish. The drawing can be of recognizable object or an abstract design.
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Tie the end of a piece of narrow gift-wrapping ribbon around the frame surrounding the opening that fits around a bottle. Wind the rest of the ribbon all the way around the opener. Tie the other end around the frame in a tight double knot.
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Ask a professional engraving service to engrave onto the opener a message such as "Jane's 21st Birthday" or "Mark and Lisa's Wedding, May 2009." Doing so is a popular option for favors given out at weddings and other events.
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Place several colorful beads onto a piece of embroidery floss. String the floss through the opening of the device and tie the floss into a loop. In addition to adding a splash of color to the opener, the beaded loop can be used for carrying the opener by putting your fingers through the loop.
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Slide a key ring around the frame surrounding the opening of the bottle opener. Doing so will allow you to attach the opener to your key satchel and provide you with convenient access to the opener while on the go.
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Tips & Warnings
If using the customized bottle opener as a gift for a friend, choose rhinestones and other decorative materials in your friend's favorite color. Many online vendors offer bottle opener customizing services.
