CHILLING FACTS ABOUT COLD BEVERAGES
you avoid getting any fi ngerprints on the glass. Before
using this technique for the fi rst time, practice on a non-
hero glass to gain confi dence.Set the glass in the center of the spray booth. You might
want to cover the top of the glass with a sturdy piece of
heavy paper or cardboard to ensure that no spray enters
the glass. Push the paper towel far enough inside the
glass to allow the cardboard to sit fl at on the top of the
glass.Shake the can of dulling spray before beginning to spray
and every minute or so during use. Holding the dulling
spray can about 12 inches from the glass, spray the side of
the glass facing you with a single light coat using a hori-
zontal movement beginning and ending your spray strokes
a couple of inches on either side of the glass. Turn the glass
180 degrees and repeat the spray process until the entire
glass is sprayed. Be sure to replace the cardboard on top
of the glass until you are fi nished spraying.I usually apply two light coats of dulling spray to the glass
to avoid any runs. Th e spray washes away easily if you
need to start over, but you will have to replace the tape.
Th is will complete the frosting eff ect.If the frosting eff ect is your fi nal goal, you can remove
the tape when the dulling spray is dry. Avoid touching
the frosted area of the glass. If your fi nal goal includes
condensation, don’t remove the tape at this time and
leave the glass in the paper bag booth where it will reside
for the remainder of your prep work.TRICKS OF THE TRADE The easiest way to make a temporary
spray booth for small items is to use a brown paper grocery bag. Tear
out one side of the bag, leaving the bottom and other three sides intact.
The bag will sit or lay fl at on a work surface to give you a three-sided
“booth” with a fl oor. Spray in a well-ventilated area or outside.