# Crafty Alcohol Bottle Glasses It’s Easy to Make DIY Beer Bottle Cups for Drinking Enthusiast By Kristina Marković | Published 2014-02-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-bottle-cups References: [trusper](http://www.trusper.com/tips/Turn-Your-Beer-Bottles-Into-Glass-Cups-5-Easy-Steps/5287806) & [lifehacker](http://lifehacker.com/turn-beer-bottles-into-attractive-cheap-glasses-1478025511) If you are an alcohol enthusiast and love saving money at the same time, then the DIY Beer Bottle Cups are a new project for you. In just five easy steps, individuals can make sleek and classy drinking cups from their favorite liquor brand. Glass cups can be made from beer, vodka, rum and even [whiskey bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaz-glasses). The DIY project takes five fairly simple steps for daring individuals. It involves lighting a string dipped in lighter fluid and cracking glass under running water. First, tie a string dipped in lighter fluid around the desired spot, then burn the string that will burn the glass, run it under water to cool it down, then add finishing touches by shaping the edges smooth for a drinking-ready glass cup. The project is particularly great for [bottle collectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collectible-spirits-bottle). Now the bottles that line your shelves can have a use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **DIY Alcohol Upcycling:** An increasing trend of DIY projects that repurpose alcohol bottles into useful household items, providing a sustainable and creative solution to bottle waste. - **Sustainable Crafting:** A growing trend of eco-friendly crafting practices that promote repurposing materials, like alcohol bottles, to reduce waste and create unique products. - **Personalized Drinkware:** A trend of individuals creating their own customized drinking glasses from alcohol bottles, allowing for a personalized and stylish drinking experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Craft and DIY:** Craft and DIY industries are poised to capitalize on the trend of DIY alcohol upcycling by providing innovative tools, kits, and resources for individuals to repurpose alcohol bottles. - **Sustainable Living:** The sustainable living industry can tap into the trend of sustainable crafting by offering workshops, tutorials, and eco-friendly products that promote repurposing materials, such as alcohol bottles. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry has an opportunity to leverage the trend of personalized drinkware by creating and marketing alcohol bottle glasses as stylish and customizable home decor items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Whisky Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-whisky-bottle.md) - [Libation-Cooling Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamas.md) - [Dedicated Craft Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-cocktail-glass.md) - [Conceptual Craft Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sour-glass.md) - [Self-Measuring Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-craft-hybrid-cocktail-glass.md) - [Captivating Tonal Drinking Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podio-cup.md) - [DIY Beer Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/busch-light.md) - [Five-Sided Unique Whiskey Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-whiskey-glass.md) - [Reusable Beer Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supercup-1.md)