# DIY Candy Shooters Hard Candy Shot Glasses are Easy to Make with This Handy Guide By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2015-08-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-candy References: [sprinklebakes](http://www.sprinklebakes.com/2014/09/how-to-bake-hard-candy-shot-glasses.html) 'DIY Hard Candy Shooters' are a fun craft for the entire family to enjoy. While some of the instructions to this handy tutorial require the utmost precision, these DIY shot glasses are still worth making. To make these hard candy shot glasses at home, consumers only need one bag of 21 oz [hard candy discs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweeter-collective) and a Wilton 8 cavity Round Shot Glass Silicone Mold. After layering, heating and setting the candy in each of the eight [silicone molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocktail-ice-sets), consumers are greeted with sturdy hard candy shot glasses they can fill as well as eat. 'DIY Hard Candy Shooters' are also budget-friendly -- with this handy tutorial at hand, consumers may never buy another shot glass again ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Crafts:** The trend of DIY crafts allows consumers to create unique and personalized items, presenting opportunities for innovative craft tutorials and products. - **Edible Innovations:** The rise of edible innovations, such as hard candy shot glasses, opens up possibilities for creating unique and interactive food experiences. - **Budget-friendly DIY:** The trend of budget-friendly DIY projects appeals to consumers seeking cost-effective alternatives, creating opportunities for tutorials and products that provide value for money. ### Who This Affects Most - **Crafting Supplies:** The DIY crafts trend presents opportunities for the crafting supplies industry to offer innovative materials and tools that cater to the growing demand for DIY projects. - **Food and Beverage:** Edible innovations like hard candy shot glasses disrupt the traditional food and beverage industry, creating opportunities for unique dining experiences and alternative serving methods. - **Home Decor:** Budget-friendly DIY projects, including the creation of hard candy shot glasses, provide opportunities for the home decor industry to offer affordable and customizable decor items to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cookie Shot Glass Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-shot-glasses.md) - [Playful Gummy Bear Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gummy-bear-kit.md) - [Spoon-Served Spherified Shooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highwire-lounge.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md) - [Craft Cocktail Lollipops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-cocktail-lollipop.md) - [Jewelry-Inspired Ice Pop Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoku-ring-pop-mold.md) - [Sophisticated Jello Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solid-wiggles.md) - [Festive Titanium Shot Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idea-sekikawa-design.md) - [Cinnamon Whiskey Jello Shots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-whiskey-geltain-shot.md)