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America Drink Buckle – The Original Hands-Free Beverage Belt Buckle

Sale price$42.00

Color:S1

Celebrate the spirit of classic American freedom and good times with the "America" drink belt buckle—the world’s first hands-free, retractable beverage holder. Inspired by the American tradition of loving life, this original design blends practical ingenuity with party-ready fun. More than just a belt buckle, it securely holds any bottle or can, fitting any belt style, so you can keep the celebration going without missing a beat.

Crafted with a powerful magnetic mechanism, the buckle transforms in seconds. By day, it looks like a classic belt buckle. By night—or whenever the moment calls—it flips open into a reliable drink holder. Whether you're tossing cornhole bags, dancing, playing darts, or shooting pool, this buckle keeps your drink close and your hands free. It sets a new standard for effortless enjoyment at any gathering.

• The world’s first and only retractable drink belt buckle, as seen on ABC's Shark Tank
• Closed dimensions: 4.5" W x 3.5" H x 1" D; center ring width: approx. 2.7"
• Fits most standard bottles and cans
• Compatible with any 1.5-inch wide belt
• Weight: 7.69 oz

America Drink Buckle – The Original Hands-Free Beverage Belt Buckle
America Drink Buckle – The Original Hands-Free Beverage Belt Buckle Sale price$42.00

Design

Crafting Of Edo Kiriko

The artist marks simple grid lines on the glass without drawing a design to provide the plan's framework. The design grid is drawn on the glass's surface using a bamboo stick or brush with red iron oxide. Next, the baselines of the design are lightly etched using a whetstone. Relying on these fine marks and lines, the delicate patterns of Edo kiriko are created with the artisan's expertise and skills.

First Cut

The base design is cut to about three-quarters of the final width and depth. The surface of the glass is cut using a sand paste-coated metal disc rotating at high speed. Generally, emery powder with many abrasive particles is used to create the sand paste. The clear pattern border lines and the irregular patterns are cut little by little. The balance between the thickness and depth of the cut lines relies upon the artisan's years of experience, as there are no detailed sketches.

Adjustments

The patterns cut in the second stage are adjusted, and the surface is smoothly polished in this process. A whetstone disc, natural or artificial, is used to cut delicate patterns which cannot be created with the metal disc used in the prior process. This is the last cutting stage to complete the designs, so careful work is required not to leave any powder residue and to ensure a brilliant finish.

Polishing

This is the final stage of production, and it is usually carried out on soda-lime glass (most prevalent type of glass). The opaque surface left by the third stage is returned once more to its original transparent state, with the attractive shine and sparkle typical of Edo kiriko. Chemical processing with hydrofluoric acid is also applied for high-class crystal glass. Depending on the piece, a variety of different polishing discs are used, such as paulownia wood discs, willow wood discs, hair brush discs, and belt discs. The final work is polished by applying water and polishing powders to obtain a glittering finish, while fine sections are polished with a cloth or a brush. To complete the final polishing, a cloth buffing disc is used to bring out the sparkle and shine of the cut glass.