Q: You can bedazzle the entire bottle or just a small part of it. You can even apply more gemstones in 1 area and fewer in another for a gradient effect. If your bottle has a molded design, such as a tufted diamond pattern, you could apply tiny rhinestones to just the creases. Here are some more design ideas: Create a centerpiece on the bottle with a large, ornate jewel, then add smaller jewels around it. Leave the rest of the bottle blank. Create rings of rhinestones for a striped effect. How much space you leave between the rings is up to you. Glue tiny rhinestones randomly or in a grid-like pattern for a subtle effect. This would look great on frosted glass! A rhinestone trim is a bunch of rhinestones strung on thread; you can find it in the ribbon, lace, and trim section of a fabric store. It is great for bedazzling an entire bottle or outlining labels. Individual rhinestones are better if you need a specific look. The rhinestones don't have to look like crystals. Consider flat-backed pearls or beads! Get a variety pack of rhinestones if you want more texture. Make sure that the pack includes different shapes, sizes, and colors. Use rhinestones that are all the same shape, size, and color for a uniform look. Get a few extra rhinestones that are a little smaller/larger to fill in gaps. You can find both in the glue aisle of a craft store. Apply the glue to the bottle in small patches before adding the rhinestones. If the glue does not have a nozzle, then squeeze out a small amount, and apply it with a toothpick or craft stick. Rhinestone glue, such as Gem Tac, is great for individual rhinestones. It is difficult to peel off. Industrial-strength glue, such as E6000, is better for larger rhinestones. It offers a strong bond, but it can peel off. Apply the first row in a ring around the bottle's bottom edge; this will ensure that everything is straight. Add the second row right above the first row. Place these rhinestones right between the ones from the previous row, like laying down bricks. A pair of tweezers may come in handy here. Switch to smaller rhinestones for narrow areas, such as bottle necks or curves. You may get a gap at the end of a row. Fill this gap in with a rhinestone that's a little smaller or larger, if needed. Apply a thin of glue around the base of the bottle. Press the end of your trim into the glue, then wrap it around the bottle. Apply another line of glue right above the first row, and wrap the trim around the bottle again. Keep going until you get the coverage you want. You can start from the top of the bottle instead, but make sure that your ring is straight. If your bottle has a foil top, finish the trim just below the foil. Use a pearl trim for a more elegant touch. Make sure that the pearls have a flat back; they will be easier to glue on than spherical pearls. Apply the glue to a small patch on the bottle. Lay down the bigger rhinestones first, then fill in the gaps with small and medium-sized ones. Finish each patch before starting on the next. Avoid placing 2 rhinestones of the same color, shape, and size next to each other. You don't have to let the glue dry and cure completely before moving onto the next patch. About 10 to 15 minutes should be enough. The size of the patches doesn't really matter. Plan on working on 5 to 7 rhinestones at a time, however. Use some non-rhinestone gems for even more texture, such as pearls. How long the bottle takes to dry depends on the type of glue you used. Some glues will have a curing time in addition to a drying time, so check the label on your bottle or tube of glue. In most cases, expect to wait 1 to 2 days for the glue to set.
A: Plan out your design. Purchase a rhinestone trim or a variety of individual rhinestones. Use a rhinestone glue or industrial-strength glue to adhere the gems. Apply individual gemstones in off-set rows. Wrap and glue rhinestone trims around the bottle if you want to save time. Use a variety of rhinestones if you want more texture. Let the bottle dry before adding details or gifting it.

Q: Once you've accepted a bid from a fraternity, you still have to undergo the pledging process, which is essentially where you continue learning about the frat and pledge to uphold the traditions and expectations thereof. You can expect to dedicate a large portion of time organizing frat events, representing the frat at school-related events such as sports, and giving time to the frat's chosen charitable organizations. Due to the highly controversial history and connotations of pledging, many fraternities have actually done away with the process. This means that while you will be expected to maintain a commitment to learning about the community and upholding its practices, you may not actually have to pledge. While many college campuses and fraternity chapters have widely cracked down on the practice of hazing, it's not unheard of. Generally speaking, fraternities feel the hazing process is a rite of passage proving your dedication and desire to belong. However, there's a huge difference between showing your dedication and subjecting yourself to humiliating or potentially dangerous acts. If you ever feel as though you're being harassed by the brothers of your fraternity as you pledge, then take it to someone higher up. If you feel the actions go beyond anything that the higher ranking brothers of the fraternity would allow, take it to them. If you don't feel like you can take it to other frat brothers, then talk to someone at the student affairs office at your college. The student affairs office will allow you to remain anonymous if you so choose. They will then take up the issue with the fraternity and even law enforcement if necessary. Never feel as though you're snitching or simply can't hack it in the face of unacceptable behavior. You'll have to decide for yourself what you find an acceptable level of razzing from the fraternity brothers as you earn your place in the organization as a pledge, but never allow them to cross a line with which you aren't comfortable. Though not hazing, pledging is still an intensive process of continuous learning and integration into fraternity life. You can expect to spend roughly six to twelve weeks as a pledge depending on your fraternity. During your time as a pledge, the fraternity will expect you to sample the wide range of activities in which they take part. This usually includes helping one of the philanthropic organizations the fraternity supports. This can range from helping to organize a fundraiser to donating time to the organization. Many fraternities require keeping your GPA above a certain threshold in order to maintain your involvement. Develop good study habits early on, so that you're never stuck in a bad situation when grades roll around. While pledging, the frat will likely advise you to familiarize yourself with study halls and other academic support that they offer. In addition to philanthropic and academic responsibilities, fraternities will also expect you to maintain a level of participation with social events. Fraternities want to be well represented at campus functions, athletic events, and other social venues, and pledges may be expected to engage in quite a few of these events. Pledges may even be tasked with helping do the legwork in getting the word out about the fraternity's events. Above all, prepare to be active.
A:
Know what to expect. Take a zero tolerance approach to hazing. Make the time commitment. Engage in philanthropic practices. Keep up with your academics. Participate in social events.