How to Make Homemade Trophies

Trophies are given as an award for a competition. Making a trophy is easy and can be tailored to an individual.

Tea Cup Trophy

An old tea cup can be used to make a trophy. Spray paint a tea cup gold. Spray paint a block of wood that is 2 inches larger than the base of the cup black. Glue the tea cup to the block of wood with a ceramic/wood epoxy. Use a gold paint pen to write the award on the wood block. Variations include painting different colors or decorating the cup with sequins or rhinestones.

Prize Trophy

Use an empty glass jar and a block of wood to create a trophy. The wood should be 2 inches bigger than the jar. Paint the wood a desired color. Glue the jar to the center of the wood with an glass/wood epoxy. Paint the lid of the jar to match the base. Use a paint pen to write the award on the base. Fill the jar with a prize for the winner. Examples: chocolate, small doll, toy car, or a small ball.

Recycled Trophy

Create a trophy using an empty square tissue box, four empty toilet paper rolls and a aluminum foil. Paint the tissue box and empty toilet paper rolls the desired trophy color. Flip the tissue box upside down so the opening is on the bottom. Glue the toilet paper rolls upright onto each corner of the box. Make a large ball with aluminum foil, glue the ball onto the middle of the four toilet paper rolls. Write the award on the side of the box with a paint pen. If the trophy tips over easily add sand or rocks inside the box. Secure with tape over the hole.

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