Ideas for a DIY punch bowl?

Mark M · 4 Jul 2011 at 16:54

Need to make a punch bowl, as I cant buy one big enough or cheap enough, suitable for 30 people on a limited budget. Im happy to top it up on an on going basis through out the night but ideally I would like it to be a decent size.

Any ideas? I had thought about a kitchen bin but thought it might put people off being a bin...

McGray · 4 Jul 2011 at 17:01

Bin is the first thing that came to mind tbh, obviously a new one though!

I've used a brewing vat before, something like this - http://www.colchesterhomebrew.co.uk...p/prod_400389-15-ltr-Brewing-Bin-and-lid.html

Glaucus · 4 Jul 2011 at 17:04

Old bath tub taken out of a skip and some disinfectant, baby bottle stuff.

MikeHunt79 · 4 Jul 2011 at 17:08

One of those big cement making tubs that builders use, they're less than a tenner and they hold a LOT of drink. At least 10 gallons I think!

StoutMeister · 4 Jul 2011 at 17:12

A chamber pot would be quite novel

or a bucket perhaps?

sHo0sH · 4 Jul 2011 at 17:18

How about a cool box? or a plastic box - http://www.ukofficedirect.co.uk/really-useful-50-litre-recycled-prd_846603.aspx
£12.87 - 50l capacity

MikeHunt79 · 4 Jul 2011 at 17:19

This is what I mean:

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Morgoth · 4 Jul 2011 at 18:30

A bowl constructed from used chewing gum.

arknor · 4 Jul 2011 at 18:31

just use a bucket or a bin they are just as hygenic as any other plastic bowl

Cosimo · 4 Jul 2011 at 18:31

A couple of large plastic buckets should do.

Oh Ed not again. · 4 Jul 2011 at 18:35

Buy two watermelons, half and empty melon. Eat melon. 4 instant disposable punch bowls, plus natty head wear for the inevitable drunken end of the evening.

Number_25 · 4 Jul 2011 at 18:36

Morgoth said:
A bowl constructed from used chewing gum.

+1.

No but seriously, you must have some sort of pyrex bowl in the house?

Jotun · 4 Jul 2011 at 18:36

Vase.

Edrof · 4 Jul 2011 at 18:38

I'd use my old MK1 US steel helmet from 'the WW2'. Upturned. Leave the suspension assembly in for extra man-points.

If that's too small, how about a 2inch mortar tube? An empty ammo box? The hollowed out skull of your most recently slain enemy? C'mon, think creative fella!

Number_25 · 4 Jul 2011 at 18:38

Jotun said:
Vase.

Thats actually a good idea, it'll look quite snazzy aswell!

Edrof · 4 Jul 2011 at 18:44

Jotun said:
Vase.

Off-topic, but some really nice photos in your sig, Jotun.

Usel · 4 Jul 2011 at 18:51

Tilt and 4 sheets of 8x4. Can be used as a hot tub later.

JudgeFudge · 4 Jul 2011 at 18:57

Have you tried asking if you can borrow a punch bowl from someone? relative or neighbour perhaps.