tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post6512861618026370488..comments2024-03-28T01:12:57.319-07:00Comments on Creative Green Living: DIY Glass Straw Cup (and tutorial)Carissa Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109719890797748345noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-45518027695223663962016-02-13T15:52:44.465-08:002016-02-13T15:52:44.465-08:00Late to the party, but I'll post anyway in cas...Late to the party, but I'll post anyway in case it helps someone.<br /><br />No matter how well the lid and grommet seal, the straw itself can leak. The solution is to seal the jar with a solid lid, then include the "sippie" lid.<br /><br />If you really want to be sure, use a mason jar. Make a straw lid with one of the one-piece lids, then use either one piece or two piece lids to seal it for transport. Mason jars seal really well, plus it's easy to get lids.Mirawynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04725439249056135733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-46552478548791452162015-11-23T23:14:46.879-08:002015-11-23T23:14:46.879-08:00I have used vinyl on glass successfully before. Ju...I have used vinyl on glass successfully before. Just be sure to put it on the part of the bottle that is straight up and down and not the part where it curves to minimize air pocketsCarissa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12109719890797748345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-63178788160812381352015-11-23T17:48:58.875-08:002015-11-23T17:48:58.875-08:00That's great. Thanks for the info. I planned ...That's great. Thanks for the info. I planned on putting a coupon with each bottle, since I'm going to let each Teacher & staff member choose the color that they want, to return the bottle to me at their convenience so I can put their Initial on it. Do you know if the vinyl from the Silhouette Cameo will work on the bottles, or will i need to etch the glasss?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06588077148603996845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-77672894775316171642015-11-23T11:02:46.236-08:002015-11-23T11:02:46.236-08:00I love the idea of recycling frappuccino bottles!
...I love the idea of recycling frappuccino bottles!<br /><br />Metal spray paint will certainly work - as in, it should stick the metal just fine. I do not know if the lids painted with spray paint will be dishwasher safe, though.<br /><br />I personally prefer the FolkArt Outdoor or FolkArt Multi-surface paint because these paints are very durable, can go in the dishwasher and are non-toxic.Carissa Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12109719890797748345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-61259850033175398402015-11-22T17:55:00.155-08:002015-11-22T17:55:00.155-08:00I'm recycling about 70 of my large Frapaccino ...I'm recycling about 70 of my large Frapaccino bottles into Reusable ones with a straw. I have everything, except the paint. Can I use the regular Metal spray paint from the hardware store, as long as it's water based? Is there a health issue there? Will it hold up in the dishwasher? Or is there a special paint I should buy to be safe. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06588077148603996845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-78468509007448789482013-05-25T21:27:19.594-07:002013-05-25T21:27:19.594-07:00very coolvery coolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-8551297067666268682013-05-03T23:58:14.458-07:002013-05-03T23:58:14.458-07:00This is such a great idea, I'm glad that I saw...This is such a great idea, I'm glad that I saw this postBritleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12860937740704302088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-50137268804390197502013-04-26T03:38:26.576-07:002013-04-26T03:38:26.576-07:00Thank you ten fold!!! Im also featuring your lin...Thank you ten fold!!! Im also featuring your link on my Mission Mode Mom fb page!!!! Genius!! <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-26127932161855663342013-03-01T08:10:50.686-08:002013-03-01T08:10:50.686-08:00I was just about to post the same thing...and you ...I was just about to post the same thing...and you can get 12 Mason Jars for about 9.00 and make Christmas gifts very frugally.DeAnna https://www.blogger.com/profile/16106288472599942742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-59367869277606820022011-06-08T20:35:48.176-07:002011-06-08T20:35:48.176-07:00I found some adjustable velcro neoprene sleeves fo...I found some adjustable velcro neoprene sleeves for your bottle on amazon.com. They are made by Kool Cup..$5.99 for 6 of them. Such a cute idea!HeatherlyBeenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-44312559922228429292011-05-26T09:09:27.556-07:002011-05-26T09:09:27.556-07:00what rock have i been under- i didn't even kno...what rock have i been under- i didn't even know you could buy stainless steel straws??? so cool!Cassie @ Primitive & Properhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07848936864799611251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-8969828488952490602011-05-10T22:52:49.032-07:002011-05-10T22:52:49.032-07:00The picture is in my house but I ordered them from...The picture is in my house but I ordered them from amazon. Just search for 'stainless straws' and a few options will come upCarissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109719890797748345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-23060361373935289432011-05-10T20:39:20.985-07:002011-05-10T20:39:20.985-07:00where did you pick up your straws? looks like crat...where did you pick up your straws? looks like crate and barrel or is that at home?anastaciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07166777256750368165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-18942688194309725282011-05-09T21:27:12.609-07:002011-05-09T21:27:12.609-07:00That's interesting, Sudha. I live in the North...That's interesting, Sudha. I live in the Northwest so I think there is a little bit more general awareness here about green lifestyles and reusable options from bags to cups and more.<br><br>Starbucks across the country as company policy should accept reusable containers as long as you remove the lid for them.Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109719890797748345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-43733196733598328242011-05-09T21:12:02.097-07:002011-05-09T21:12:02.097-07:00and one more thing..i have a steel set from india ...and one more thing..i have a steel set from india with screwable lid...and most places refused to serve me in the bottle stating rules :(.. i live in atlantaSudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-56384982141550083382011-05-09T21:10:35.107-07:002011-05-09T21:10:35.107-07:00nice to see a greeen blogpost..needed !!but i see ...nice to see a greeen blogpost..needed !!<br><br>but i see that u suggest use of cling plastic/plastic for the DIY...there could be a way to avoid that too rightSudhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02987412242044006509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-38323557384937324642011-05-09T13:36:50.501-07:002011-05-09T13:36:50.501-07:00What an awesome idea & tutorial! I am a new fo...What an awesome idea & tutorial! I am a new follower of yours! Can't wait to see what other crafty things you come up with! =)jessannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02325802554605798599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-79288090048130817502011-05-01T18:18:24.873-07:002011-05-01T18:18:24.873-07:00Cool beans! Thanks! I'm soooo going to make th...Cool beans! Thanks! I'm soooo going to make these now.....actually I think this may end up being everyone's X-Mas presents this year. I was thinking and I don't think I use anything that comes in a glass jar but then I remembered my afinity for using mason jars as glasses and how thrift stores always have them, so its still re-using, I'm just using someone elses old stuff.<br><br>Also, along the same lines as this, I was at Ross last night and they have re-usable hot-drink travel mugs that are made of porcelin and have a silicon lid and silicon grippy around the middle. Just thought I'd pass that along to you guys since you're all fellow anti-plastic-people. Oh and best part, they were only $5 each and came in cute colors.Ivoryh1632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-56807281982550497762011-05-01T10:14:32.866-07:002011-05-01T10:14:32.866-07:00Carissa, Sorry I did not leave my e-mailMajeral (...Carissa, Sorry I did not leave my e-mail<br>Majeral (vie78666@gmail.com)<br>Keep creating...<br>Majmajeralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03857885335782213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-1549043690394453712011-05-01T10:08:38.093-07:002011-05-01T10:08:38.093-07:00Majeral - I would love to e-mail you but you didn&...Majeral - I would love to e-mail you but you didn't leave it and your blogger profile isn't enabled to view publicly so hopefully you'll come back here to check. The straws are 8.5 inches longCarissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109719890797748345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-58744939065635237552011-04-30T13:08:27.954-07:002011-04-30T13:08:27.954-07:00YOU have made my day!! I have been looking for a &...YOU have made my day!! I have been looking for a "better mouse trap" and you built one!! <br>Can you e-mail me with how long the straw is? <br>I buy jam's and jelly in glass jars that have handles and metal lids this will be perfect. Looking forward from hearing from you.majeralhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03857885335782213067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-78123595500515156952011-04-30T01:58:56.705-07:002011-04-30T01:58:56.705-07:00I found that the straws needed a break in voyage i...I found that the straws needed a break in voyage in a non-water beverage like iced tea and then they were fine as far as a metal taste.<br><br>I do not remove the grommet to wash the lid, but there enough space around the grommet to clean around it. It is not designed to be an exact fitting or water tight seal (b/c air needs to get into the cup)Carissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12109719890797748345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-26776907678190547292011-04-29T21:25:42.215-07:002011-04-29T21:25:42.215-07:00someone is making pyrex straws & they make ext...someone is making pyrex straws & they make extra big ones for smoothies by getting a few of those & your tute, I'm so making my own! BRILLIANT!Peggy of Plush Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08411846976683327253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-40839250851924483892011-04-29T12:47:07.804-07:002011-04-29T12:47:07.804-07:00I knew about glass straws but never bought them fo...I knew about glass straws but never bought them for fear of breakage. I use straws all the time and dislike that they are plastic, I'm so getting the stainless ones. Thanks for the info. and the tutorial.denisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17619810562816063261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6660748236226741310.post-4818099812826564452011-04-29T01:20:57.041-07:002011-04-29T01:20:57.041-07:00Awsome idea! I'm definatley going to have to t...Awsome idea! I'm definatley going to have to try it, plus I love any excuse to bust out the power drill ;) I would definatley use glass etching cream (I'm so addicted to that stuff) to decorate the cup because its easy to use with a contact paper stencil and then you could even go back and color in your design with a paint pen, I've done that on regular glasses before and it looks awsome. And making an insulated sleeve for the cup with some cute fabric and batting would also be a good decoration/solution for the lack of double wall insulation. <br>I do have a couple questions though. Does the stainless steel straw give your drinks a funky/metalic taste? Because I know that sometimes the metal water bottles do that if they're not lined, especailly with certain drinks like orange juice.<br>And do you have any problem with water getting trapped inbetween the rubber washer and the lid when you're washing it? It just seems like that would be a perfect place for mold to grow. I know I'm probably sounding paranoid, but you know those little kids cuppys with the rubber plunger in the top so they don't spill? Well I used to babysit for a lady that didn't know you're supposed to take the plunger out when you wash the cup and just left it in there and the cuppys would always get nasty mold in there and that's what I see happening with the rubber washer in the lid since I'm assuming you don't take the washer out every time you wash the cup.Ivoryh1632noreply@blogger.com