Corset Drink Cozies and Dipped Silverware

MATERIALS

  • Assorted silverware
  • Assorted glasses
  • Assorted plates
  • Plasti Dip
  • Roll of cork
  • Elastic string
  • Oven rack
  • Scissors
  • Small hole punch

DIRECTIONS

  1. For the Drink Cozies: Cut cork to appropriate height and length for glass. Length should be a couple of inches shorter than diameter of glass.

  2. With hole puncher, cut three holes along either end.

  3. Wrap cork around glass and lace with elastic string as you would a shoe. Tie ends together and cut off excess string.

  4. For the Dipped Silverware: Hold the piece of silverware by the top and dip the handle into the can slowly. Put an inch of the handle into the dip every five seconds, and pull it out at the same rate.

  5. Using a drying rack, prop the silverware up to dry. It takes about a half an hour for the silverware to dry.

HINTS & CLUES

  • Plasti Dip is sold at hardware stores in a variety of colors. Be sure to use Plasti Dip in a well ventilated area. Read the directions on the back of the container before using.