Redneck Wine Glasses

This is evidently the new craze, and thus...my new DIY project. Okay...let's talk about the cost of these suckers if you buy them off of the Internet. I've seen them listed anywhere from $8.99 to $15.00 a piece. That's outrageous considering what it costs to make these bad boys. Plus...who wants to buy just one? You never should be a solitary redneck.

A box of 12 Mason Jars (16oz) can be found for $10.35...I'll give you a second to do the math. Got it? Yep...that is roughly $.86 cents a jar. WAIT! I've got one even better for you...it's quite possible that your friend down the street has one or two and will give them to you...do the math...that's called FREE. Or maybe you've got some leftover from Jim Bob and Darlene's wedding shower that you threw for them last month. Upcycle people.  

Moving right along. Now we need to take a look at the candlestick holders. We aren't talking Waterford, and if you are, then let's be reasonable...you shouldn't be drinking out of a Mason Jar, let alone attaching it to one. Go to your local Dollar Store or Dollar Tree...you can get the Glass Taper Candles for like $1.00 a piece. You may have to buy 12 though.

Now comes the glue. Watch out...you're gonna have to drop about $2.00 for this stuff. Seriously though...watch out...this stuff will glue your skin together. Best to wear protective gear.

Okay. So now you have the 3 things needed to make your Redneck Wine Glass. This is what you do. Put glue on the top of the candlestick holder, on the bottom of the Mason Jar, and then put them on top of each other. Let it sit for quite a bit....don't rush in to use them right away. Follow the directions on the back of the Super Glue for how long you should wait.


Ready for a little more math?? You bought enough stuff to make 12 of these glasses. If you bought them online, which you would probably get 4, you would spend at the least somewhere in the $30 dollar range. If you make them yourself...you get 12 of them for $24.35. Which comes to just a little over  $2.00/piece.  Ahhh...doesn't that adult beverage taste a little bitter now? It could even cost less if you were making the 1/2 pint wine glasses. Now you have a wonderful gift for that Christmas time gift exchange that you were supposed to spend $25 on. OR you're kicking yourself for purchasing these online for a jacked up price...either way...

Happy drinking!