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    Home » Crafts » DIY Vintage Style: Glass Milk Bottle Drinkware

    DIY Vintage Style: Glass Milk Bottle Drinkware

    Published: Mar 1, 2015 · Modified: Apr 14, 2021 by Bren

    Miniature milk bottle drinkware is a popular choice for children’s parties. I love the vintage look and appreciate covered beverage containers for youngsters. This easy tutorial shows you how to make your own upcycled DIY glass milk bottle drinkware to reduce waster and save money.

    Love the vintage milk bottle look? Learn to make your own upcycled DIY Glass Milk Bottle Drinkware for a fraction of the retail price.

    I love all the sweet details you see at Pinterest-worthy kids’ parties . One of my favorite items is the old-time milk bottles that can be paired with paper straws for beverage service.

    They’re a fun non-plastic alternative for kid’s drinkware. They are made of sturdy glass, they are just the right size for little hands and they are chemical-free!

    Love the vintage milk bottle look? Learn to make your own upcycled DIY Glass Milk Bottle Drinkware for a fraction of the retail price.

    How to Make Glass Milk Bottle Drinkware

    I recently discovered a way to add upcycled milk bottles for party decor. They are easy to customize and cost about $1 each!

    The secret is Starbucks Frappuccino! Bottled Starbucks Frappuccino Coffee Drinks come in a 9.5 oz size that is packaged in glass milk bottles).

    You’ll need one empty bottle for each guest, an electric drill, and a 9/32 inch grommet (these can be found in the hardware section of your local home improvement or hardware store for about $0.90).

    Love the vintage milk bottle look? Learn to make your own upcycled DIY Glass Milk Bottle Drinkware for a fraction of the retail price.

    Supplies

    • 1- 9.5 oz (or larger) empty glass bottle with lid
    • 1 – 9/32 inch rubber grommet per bottle
    • 1 – 3/8 inch paddle drill bit and drill
    • 1 – nail and hammer

    Instructions

    1. Clean the Bottles: Save the lids and remove the labels from the bottles. You can use nail polish to remove the ink expiration date printed on the back of the bottle if desired. Wash and dry the bottles.
    Love the vintage milk bottle look? Learn to make your own upcycled DIY Glass Milk Bottle Drinkware for a fraction of the retail price.
    1. Make the Lids: Place the lids upside down on top of a piece of scrap lumber and use a hammer and nail to make a hole in the center of your lid. This makes a pattern for your drill bit. Use a 3/8 inch paddle drill bit to make hole in the center of each lid. Paint the outside of each lid using your desired color of spray paint. Once the lids are dry pop in the grommet.
    Love the vintage milk bottle look? Learn to make your own upcycled DIY Glass Milk Bottle Drinkware for a fraction of the retail price.
    1. Decorate bottles (optional): You can decorate the outsides of the bottles using glass paint or Sharpie oil-based markers. Learn how I use Sharpie markers on glass here.
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    1. Enjoy your new DIY milk bottles! The 9/32 inch grommet fits standard size paper straws. I used mine for a fairytale-themed birthday party. Get the free Drink Me labels.
    Every After High is the perfect fairy tale party theme! Get party ideas, free printable decorations and activities for a story-perfect party at BrenDid.com.
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    Tip: This technique can also be used to transform a Mason jar lid or any glass bottle with a metal lid into a drink container. Imagine the possibilities!

    Love the vintage milk bottle look? Learn to make your own upcycled DIY Glass Milk Bottle Drinkware for a fraction of the retail price.

     

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    Comments

    1. Becka

      February 24, 2018 at 4:20 pm

      Hi, can this be done as well with plastic bottle caps? I am doing this but with new plastic milk bottle, want to make a straw hole, just not sure it I can use these same steps for plastic lids? Thanks a ton! Love this idea!

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      • Bren

        February 26, 2018 at 11:47 am

        I think it would work for plastic lids but I have never tried it myself. Let me know if it works for you!

        Reply
    2. Kris

      July 15, 2015 at 6:13 pm

      How do you pop in the grommet? Where do you get a grommet

      Reply
      • Bren

        July 15, 2015 at 7:33 pm

        Kris, the grommets are flexible so they fold and flex to pop in easily. You can get grommets at local home improvement or hardware stores, I bought mine at Home Depot.

        Reply
    3. Cynthia L

      March 16, 2015 at 8:55 pm

      I love this idea! I love Starbucks, so it won’t be hard for me to “force” myself to drink so so I can have a few of these. Great idea with the lid. I would love it if you would consider sharing this and any other family friendly post at the This is How We Roll link party. Starts at 5:00 a.m. EST on Thursday.

      Reply
      • Bren

        March 16, 2015 at 11:52 pm

        Thanks Cynthia! I have to admits, step one isn’t too hard for me either! Can’t wait to visit your link up.

        Reply
    4. Mariet - Practicingnormal

      March 02, 2015 at 12:32 am

      This might be the best thing I’ve read this week. Thank you for sharing the secret. I love these bottles but they can be really expensive. #MarvelousMonday

      Reply
      • Bren

        March 02, 2015 at 8:42 am

        Thanks Mariet! I couldn’t believe how easy they were to make. I hope you try the DIY too.

        Reply

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