Bottle to business.
A hands-on masterclass in glass bottle cutting, edge finishing, and upcycling techniques — at the Krystal Kraft studio in Vadodara. For makers, designers, entrepreneurs, and hospitality professionals ready to build with recycled glass.
Six skills you’ll walk out with.
Diamond-wheel cutting
The core technique. Precise, safe, repeatable cutting of glass bottles across shapes, sizes, and glass thicknesses.
Edge finishing & polishing
Three-stage grinding and polishing to safe, smooth, retail-quality edges. This is what separates authentic upcycling from craft-project quality.
Hardware & assembly
Adding lamp fittings, mounting bases, planter waterproofing. Turning cut bottles into functional finished objects.
Painting & glazing
Water-based glazes, decorative techniques, hand-painted branding, colour treatments. Adding your creative signature to finished pieces.
Sourcing & quality control
Where to source donor bottles reliably, how to grade for quality, how to run a small-batch inventory. The business side of upcycling.
Turning it into a business
Pricing, packaging, positioning, distribution channels. The Krystal Kraft team walks you through what actually works in the Indian market.
Small groups. Deep practice.
3 days
Friday to Sunday. 9am–6pm each day with a shared studio lunch.
Max 6
Small groups so every participant gets meaningful hands-on time.
Vadodara
At our working studio. You’ll see the real production floor.
Beginner OK
No prior glass-cutting experience needed. Some basic craft comfort helps.
What we cover.
Foundations & cutting
Studio safety, tool overview, understanding donor bottles. Hands-on diamond-wheel cutting practice on 8–10 different bottle types. By end of day: every participant has cleanly cut several bottles.
Finishing & assembly
Edge grinding, chamfering, three-stage polishing. Adding hardware — lamp fittings, mounting bases, planter waterproofing. Everyone finishes a personal piece to take home.
Painting, glazing & business
Water-based glazing, hand-painting, decorative treatments. Afternoon business session: sourcing, pricing, packaging, sales channels. Portfolio review of participants’ own project ideas.
All-inclusive.
Per participant. Includes all materials, tools, studio access, lunch on all three days, and take-home finished pieces. Accommodation not included — we can recommend nearby options.
Reserve a seat or ask a question.
Fill the form below (select “Masterclass / studio visit” in the subject dropdown) and we’ll respond within 24 hours with upcoming dates and payment details.
Common questions.
Do I need prior glass-cutting experience?
No. The masterclass is designed for complete beginners. Some basic comfort with hands-on craft helps but is not required. What matters more is your interest in learning and willingness to practice.
How often do you run the masterclass?
Typically once a quarter. Enquire for the next available dates. For groups of 4+ colleagues from the same company or team, we can organize a dedicated private cohort on dates that work for you.
What’s the group size?
Maximum 6 participants per cohort. This ensures every participant gets meaningful one-on-one time with instructors, real hands-on practice, and personalized feedback on their work.
Can I use what I learn to start my own business?
Yes — that’s specifically what the Day 3 business session is designed for. We share our own learnings on sourcing, pricing, packaging, and sales channels. Several past participants have gone on to launch their own upcycling ventures.
What do I take home?
You’ll finish 3–5 personal pieces during the masterclass (typically 1–2 lamps, a planter, and some drinkware). Plus a written skill-summary guide and a curated list of tool/material suppliers in India.
Is accommodation included?
No. We can recommend budget and mid-range hotels within 5–10 minutes of the studio. Vadodara has good direct flight connectivity from most Indian metros.