# Bullet-Embedded Shot Glasses This Custom Made Glass Features a Real Bullet Fixed into Their Sides By David Ingram | Published 2016-01-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulletembedded References: [theawesomer](http://theawesomer.com/bulletproof-shot-glass/352705/) & [benshot](http://www.benshot.com/shop-online/shotglass) Wisconsin-based glass studio Benshot is responsible for the unique design of these conversation starting and bullet-embedded [shot glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skrewball-baster-set). Each and every 'Bulletproof Shot Glass' is custom-made and features an actual bullet sticking out of the side of each cup, appearing to almost be bursting through. Although it certainly makes for a peculiar decoration, the company wants to also let potential users know that its 1.5 ounce cups are perfectly safe to drink from. There is no need to worry about any lead or gunpowder seeping into your favorite spirit. These bullet-embedded glasses aren't the only [unique firearm-inspired piece of glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ukrainian-spirit) by the company. The brand also makes a slanted version of its bullet shot glass, as well as a [larger 7.5 ounce tumbler version](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podio-cup) for those looking for a bigger drinking vessel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Firearm-inspired Glassware:** Opportunity for custom-made glassware with unique designs that reflect firearms and weaponry themes. - **Bullet-embedded Home Decor:** Integration of bullets as unique home decor elements may appeal to a rising demand for personalized and unconventional housewares and accessories. - **Safe Drinking Products:** Creation of unique drinkware with non-toxic elements such as bullet-embedded cups as novelty items for those who enjoy unique novelty products. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Opportunities exist for manufacturers that may produce and market unconventional housewares and accessories that feature dangerous concepts such as firearms. - **Drinkware Manufacturing:** There is potential in the production of drinkware with unique designs that incorporate a variety of harmful weapons or other unconventional materials. - **Gifts and Novelty Items:** The rise in demand for unique novelty products presents an opportunity for manufactures to create drinking products and other unconventional accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brutalist-Inspired Artful Glassware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martini-shot-glass.md) - [Five-Sided Unique Whiskey Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-whiskey-glass.md) - [Whiskey-Inspired Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaz-glasses.md) - [Tequila Shot Glass Boards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tequila-shot-glass-board.md) - [Edible Cocktail Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-shots1.md) - [Dedicated Craft Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-cocktail-glass.md) - [Self-Measuring Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-craft-hybrid-cocktail-glass.md) - [Themed Whiskey Decanters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-decanters.md) - [Spoon-Served Spherified Shooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwire-lounge.md)