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CANDY CONTEST FAKE GLASS BOTTLE / SUGAR GLASS by nelson8815 on March 13, 2011

Table of Contents CANDY CONTEST FAKE GLASS BOTTLE / SUGAR GLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Intro: CANDY CONTEST FAKE GLASS BOTTLE / SUGAR GLASS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Step 1: What you are going to need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Step 2: Prepare the bottle and mold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Step 3: Unmold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Step 4: Make the glass candy mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Step 5: Pour the mix in the mold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Step 6: Release your bottle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Intro: CANDY CONTEST FAKE GLASS BOTTLE / SUGAR GLASS --------Tanks for checking out my instructable and please vote for me in the candy contest if you guys like it -------Did your mom ever tell you "do not play with glass"? Well this glass you can play with and you can even eat it. I always saw how in movies they break bottles on peoples' heads, and always wondered how they did that. I just leaned this process and not only can you make fake bottles for special effects or for fun, but you can also eat them. These bottles are made of sugar and corn syrup - and they are totally eat-able. Following this Instructable you will be able to mold pretty much anything out of sugarglass, you are only limited by your imagination. The sound that this bottle makes when breaking is also extremely realistic.

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HERE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozf5gPpHOqg

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Step 1: What you are going to need. Materials for the mold: Oomoo #25 or 30 Mold release Glass bottle to be molded Plastic bottle ( at least 1" wider than the bottle to be mold) Materials for the candy glass: Sugar Light corn syrup Cream of tartar Water Food colorant Tools: Candy thermometer An old cooking pot Thick gloves

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Step 2: Prepare the bottle and mold Prepare the bottle: First you need to remove the stickers and labels from your bottle, save this so you can put them back on your fake bottle for a more realistic look. Clean the bottle really good, make sure there is no residue of any can because any of this will be transfer to the mold and the to you fake bottle. After the bottle is clean apply the mold release following the instruction on the can, in my case i only had to spray a thin coat all around. Make the mold: Get your big plastic bottle ( it should be at least 2" taller than the glass bottle and 1" wider ) Cut the top of the bottle, apply mold release to the interior of the plastic bottle. Hang the glass bottle inside the plastic bottle it should have 1/2" of free space all around and 1" in the bottom and 1" in the top. TIP: is a good idea to fill the glass bottle with water that way it will not float when you start pouring the silicone mix) Pour the mix really slowly with out disturbing the glass bottle cover at least 1/2" over the top of the bottle. Now, just wait according to the time of the product you are using.

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Step 3: Unmold When the mold is cured cut down one side of the plastic bottle carefully because we are going to use that bottle later. Once you cut and removed the mold, star cutting down the mold with and exact o knife, try to go all the way down till you touch the bottle and cut down on one pass that way the seam in your candy bottle would be less noticeable. Open the mold down the cut and pull the bottle out. Now, put the mold back in the plastic bottle and put rubber bands or tape to hold the mold in shape, dont for get to apply a really light coat of mold release to the interior of the mold.

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Step 4: Make the glass candy mix In a cooking pot you are going to put; 3 1/2 cups of sugar 1 cup of corn syrup 2 cups of water 1/4 tsp of cream of tartar Bring the mix to boil really slow and stir often,if you heat it up to quick it will caramelize and it wont work. The mix need to boil to 300 degrees Fahrenheit it would take about 1 hour to get to this point, right before taking it from the heat apply the food colorant if you are going to use any. TIP: if you dont have a candy thermometer get a spoon of candy mix and pour it in a cup of cold water then take it out and if it brakes like glass is ready. Here is a table of the candy stages for reference: -Thread 223-235* F The syrup drips from a spoon, forms thin threads in water Glacé and candied fruits -Soft ball 235-245* F The syrup easily forms a ball while in the cold water, but flattens once removed Fudge and fondant -Firm ball 245-250* F The syrup is formed into a stable ball, but loses its round shape once pressed Caramel candies -Hard ball 250-266* F The syrup holds its ball shape, but remains sticky Divinity and marshmallows -Soft crack 270-290* F The syrup will form firm but pliable threads Nougat and taffy. -Hard crack 300-310* F The syrup will crack if you try to mold it Brittles and lollipops -Caramel 320-350* F The sugar syrup will turn golden at this stage Pralines

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Step 5: Pour the mix in the mold WARNING: THE CANDY MIX IS EXTREMELY HOT AND IT WILL STICK TO EVERYTHING IF YOU GET IT IN YOUR SKIN YOU WILL GET EXTREMELY SEVER BURNS. PLEASE USE GLOVES AND BE REALLY CAREFUL. Pour the mix in the mold through the opening fill up at least half of the mold then rotate for 5 seconds and the turn upside down and let all the excess drip into the pot. When no more candy comes out you can repeat the process of not, depends on the thickness you want your bottle to have. Now set aside and let cool down, do not put on the freezer because the humidity will make the bottle sticky. If you want to make multiple bottles with the same candy batch you need to have multiple molds because the candy mix can not be reheated once starts to cool down because it will burn. You can use the rest of the candy mix to make a glass window or some shapes, just extend a peace of aluminum foil in a table apply some mold release and pour the mix. WARNING: do not use a glass table to do this because the heat will transfer to the glass and it will break in an explosion kind of way.... it happened to me arrrggggg!!! THIS IS A VIDEO OF THE ROTATION TECHNIQUE

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Step 6: Release your bottle. To release the bottle after it has cool down just open the mold through the cut and pull the bottle out. The bottle is pretty resistant but you do need to be careful. Now just go and have fun. you can break it in someones head ( with their consent ) or just walk in to a bar and break it in your own head to impress all those biker chicks.

--------Tanks for checking out my instructable and please vote for me in the candy contest if you guys like it --------

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tymont12 says:

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Mar 16, 2011. 1:54 AM REPLY

quick note: make sure you don't catch your "pants-less" reflection in the refrigerator

Kasm279 says:

Mar 18, 2011. 12:40 AM REPLY

Haha, I had this happen to me once from a CRT TV ;)

nelson8815 says:

Mar 16, 2011. 10:02 AM REPLY

lol, i had sugar all over so was in boxers all over my house...lol good attention to detail

jadink96 says:

Mar 14, 2011. 12:11 PM REPLY Uhm, not to be one of those people who pick out mistakes, i just hate when people do this; you put eatable. the word is supposed to be edible.

The_3rd says:

Mar 14, 2011. 11:13 PM REPLY

Well, technically there is a difference between edible and eat-able. Paper is edible, but not really eatable. Sour milk is edible, but not really eatable...if you get my drift?

jadink96 says:

Mar 17, 2011. 5:27 PM REPLY Hahahaa, I see what you're saying there. but i was just saying that because i thought eatable wasn't a word. If it is then never mind. I was just trying to help because it makes the instructable more presentable that way. You understand my reasoning for pointing out then?

nelson8815 says:

Mar 14, 2011. 3:11 PM REPLY

Thanxs, constructibe kriticism is allways welcom...lol Really thanks...

jadink96 says:

Mar 17, 2011. 5:30 PM REPLY Hahah. Not sure if you're being sarcastic though.. But if you're not, then your welcome. And this is a nice instructable. I might actually attempt this one.. hahah. i haven't made most stuff I look at on here...

delta flufy says:

Mar 17, 2011. 4:48 PM REPLY this instructable looks like a copywrite of something made by a man that makes moviemaking props (IndyMogul.com, and i am not saying this is copywrite) but it is still a cool and awesome instructable

nelson8815 says:

Mar 17, 2011. 4:58 PM REPLY Thanks for calling it cool. Well i dont know who indymogul is but this technique has been used before he or i were even born so....

BtheBike says: Lawlz at video *Change My Pitch Up, Smack My ... = I

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Mar 17, 2011. 3:24 PM REPLY

papagun says:

Mar 17, 2011. 2:52 PM REPLY

Do these get sticky and or melt if left out at room temperature?

nelson8815 says:

Mar 17, 2011. 3:09 PM REPLY

It is candy so eventually would get sticky if you leave it out side for hours, also depends on the humidity of the air.

butterbeans says:

Mar 17, 2011. 7:25 AM REPLY

This is awesome. Got my vote!

nelson8815 says:

Mar 17, 2011. 3:05 PM REPLY

Wow... so cool . Thanks

lramos fa says:

Mar 17, 2011. 8:42 AM REPLY

wooow it's so realistic!! I will try it!! Please, can you tell me the quantity of each ingredient??? Thanks :)

nelson8815 says:

Mar 17, 2011. 3:04 PM REPLY For the mold, depends on what silicone mold kit you get and for the sugar glass there is exact quantity and instructions on step #4

illdoyourdrugs says:

Mar 15, 2011. 11:34 PM REPLY The IRONY is un-real. Me and my girlfriend just spoke about doing this last night. I watched the steve-o "Don't Try This At Home" video where he smashed a REAL bottle over a friends head hahah. I said" yeah we should make fake bottles and do this!". Hell i'd have plenty of stickers to use if u know what i mean ;) Nice ible. Any way whats the cost for all this minus the cost of the beer?

nelson8815 says:

Mar 16, 2011. 10:05 AM REPLY hahah... counting that you have the beer already; $24 for the silicone molding kit and all the other you probably have at home already if not about $7 more for the ingredients....also its a pretty good therapy breaking the bottles in each others head

illdoyourdrugs says:

Mar 16, 2011. 12:42 PM REPLY

Alright. Thanks Bud.

burdockwing says:

Mar 15, 2011. 12:58 PM REPLY

Is this mold reusable?

nelson8815 says:

Mar 15, 2011. 1:03 PM REPLY

yes, also you should always use some type of mold release to increase the life of your mold

burdockwing says:

Mar 16, 2011. 7:46 AM REPLY

what is mold release?

nelson8815 says:

Mar 16, 2011. 10:10 AM REPLY Mold release is MOLD RELEASE, is exactly what is called, is $13 for a pray bottle that is nothing more than vaseline on spray and is used to avoid the mold mix adhering to the bottle and the sugar mix to the mold . To keep the cost down you can use vaseline but make sure is really even and a light cote when you apply it, also some people use cooking spray.

nelson8815 says:

Mar 16, 2011. 10:41 AM REPLY

spray* coat*

burdockwing says: where do i get the mold stuff at hobby lobby or anywhere else?

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Mar 16, 2011. 7:45 AM REPLY

nelson8815 says:

Mar 16, 2011. 10:11 AM REPLY

You can get it in any hobby store or even on the cooking section of some retail stores

jeanphyl says:

Mar 16, 2011. 6:36 AM REPLY

Very cool.

nelson8815 says:

Mar 16, 2011. 10:05 AM REPLY

Thanks..

zack247 says:

Mar 15, 2011. 7:53 PM REPLY

very nice! reminds me of a show i saw once where a guy was always eating glass pitchers XP

gerry_49 says:

Mar 15, 2011. 12:18 PM REPLY

I'd use this to make a simple drinking glass. Pour some liquid in it and drink fast. then, I'd freak my guests out by eating the glass!

nelson8815 says:

Mar 15, 2011. 12:54 PM REPLY

yes it holds liquid pretty good and make sure to make a video of that

burdockwing says:

Mar 15, 2011. 11:38 AM REPLY

how do you make the fake glass bottle hollow?

nelson8815 says:

Mar 15, 2011. 12:52 PM REPLY

I just put a new video showing the technique

nelson8815 says:

Mar 15, 2011. 12:01 PM REPLY

Check step 5.

chapa-de-frente says:

Mar 14, 2011. 7:37 PM REPLY

if that video was on tosh.0... by the way, i love this idea, if only you could hold a liquid inside. drink then eat!

scraptopower says:

Mar 14, 2011. 3:29 PM REPLY

Brilliant :)

nelson8815 says:

Mar 14, 2011. 6:23 PM REPLY

Thank you

javajunkie1976 says:

Mar 14, 2011. 6:09 PM REPLY

Can I use a meat thermometer rather than going out and buying a candy thermometer? Is there a difference?

nelson8815 says:

Mar 14, 2011. 6:23 PM REPLY Yes, you can use a meat thermometer as long as you have a 300 degrees Fahrenheit mark. The difference is that the candy Thermometer usually has a description of the candy stages next to the temperature. -Thread 223-235* F The syrup drips from a spoon, forms thin threads in water Glacé and candied fruits -Soft ball 235-245* F The syrup easily forms a ball while in the cold water, but flattens once removed Fudge and fondant -Firm ball 245-250* F The syrup is formed into a stable ball, but loses its round shape once pressed Caramel candies -Hard ball 250-266* F The syrup holds its ball shape, but remains sticky Divinity and marshmallows -Soft crack 270-290* F The syrup will form firm but pliable threads Nougat and taffy. -Hard crack 300-310* F The syrup will crack if you try to mold it Brittles and lollipops

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-Caramel 320-350* F The sugar syrup will turn golden at this stage Pralines

zezumi says:

Mar 14, 2011. 12:39 PM REPLY

Wow... I didn't know that it could be that simple! Thanks for sharing!!!

nelson8815 says:

Mar 14, 2011. 3:08 PM REPLY

YEAH, NOT ONLY THAT BUT ONCE YOU HAVE THE MOLD YOU CAN JUST REUSE IT ANY TIME.

splazem says:

Mar 14, 2011. 4:20 PM REPLY

I LIKE TALKING IN ALL CAPS TOO! REALLY COOL INSTRUCTABLE! I SHALL USE THIS FOR MY MOVIES! :)

ilpug says:

Mar 14, 2011. 3:27 PM REPLY

This is awesome.

kathrynl says:

Mar 14, 2011. 10:26 AM REPLY

Way cool.

nelson8815 says:

Mar 14, 2011. 3:14 PM REPLY

Thanks

burbuja says:

Mar 14, 2011. 11:45 AM REPLY

I LOVE IT....

nelson8815 says:

Mar 14, 2011. 3:13 PM REPLY

Thank you

mg0930mg says:

Mar 14, 2011. 11:53 AM REPLY

I would suggest not eating this, if it's like the sugar glass I know, it is still sharp.

nelson8815 says: My syrup had vanilla on it so actually tasted pretty good but yeah be careful it can be sharp

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