It doesn’t have to be that way, though, because it turns out someone has created crystal clear drinking glasses made from squishy, shatterproof silicone.

The skins are cast in whatever shape is called for by using silicone (using an off-the-shelf formulation from Smooth-on) mixed with iron particles.

Make soft, flexible items like squishy toys, phone grips, and wearable bands at home with the compact, user-friendly SALTGATOR SoftGel injection molding machine.