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Upcycle an old bottle to make a dish soap dispenser.

June 2, 2012 9 Comments

I know, I know, this has been done before.  But I finally did it and made one: A more decorative dispenser for our dish soap.

DIY etched glass dish soap dispenser.
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Yes, we have a dishwasher, but there are still several items that need to be hand-washed and I didn’t like the plastic bottle sitting by the sink.

I took an old olive oil bottle, washed it thoroughly (2 cycles in the dishwasher) and created a stencil using Contact Paper and my Cricut.  (You could use pre-cut adhesive letters/stencils too.)

DIY etched glass dish soap dispenser.

I placed the stencils where I wanted them, then carefully dabbed on the etching cream.

DIY etched glass dish soap dispenser.

That’s it.  I wait 10 minutes or so, then I peel off the stencil while holding the bottle under running water.

Wash, dry, fill with dish soap and wedge a pour top right on in there.

DIY etched glass dish soap dispenser.

Then call your kids to come and clean the rest of the kitchen for you.

UPDATED: I’ve gotten several inquiries as to where these pour spouts can be purchased. Any kitchen or home store should carry them.  If you can’t find them locally, you can find them HERE.
(I actually am switching from the plastic pourer to chrome ones.  The thicker soap flows a bit better through these than it does the plastic/rubber ones, which are meant for thinner liquids, like oil.)

Filed Under: Before and After, cheap and easy, Crafts, etched glass, Glass, kitchen stuff, project du jour, Simple, tutorial, upcycle, UseWhatchaGot

Comments

  1. Laura@Elegant Nest says

    June 2, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Cute and simple…love it!!

    Reply
  2. MiMi says

    June 2, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    Very cute!

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  3. Lynn says

    June 2, 2012 at 7:38 PM

    Perfect!

    Reply
  4. Rhissanna says

    June 3, 2012 at 2:36 AM

    That looks so smart and professional!

    Reply
  5. Creative Raisins says

    June 3, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    Very cool, I love the etched glass

    Reply
  6. SueAnn Lommler says

    June 3, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    What a cool idea!!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  7. Barb Adams says

    June 3, 2012 at 9:01 PM

    Where do you find the spouts?

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  8. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    June 3, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Barb, you can get the spouts at any kitchen store, like Bed, bath and Beyond. I bet target would even have them.

    Reply
  9. Barb Adams says

    June 3, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Thank you so much. I hosted a bridal shower recently and have these wonderful bottles that I can’t bear to part with — one is being converted to a dishwash soap decanter tomorrow!

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