Best Foil Crafts. DIY Foil Wall Art Tutorial. Awesome Things To Make From Wire. Calling all creatives out there, today’s 50+ roundup is going to feed your inspiration banks.
Wire Hanger Crafts. Faux Stone Basket. A recycled tuna can is turned to stone with the spray of a can of Stone Paint.Materials:1 empty tuna fish can1 wire handle from Chinese Take Out box1 strip of paper 3" wide3 strips and 1 disc of cardboard from cracker boxWhite glue, amber shellac, sandpaper, and Rust-Oleum American Accent Stone PaintTools:Scissors, scratch awl, and pliersSteps:1.
Cut strips of cardboard about 1/8" wider than the depth of your tuna can. Cut each and place in can to mark the length(each one will be shorter).2. Can-Do Crafts Gallery. 35 Ideas For Using Old Food Cans. Crafts Using Cans & Tins. This photo shows a tin can I was in the process of poking holes in.
The trick to making holes without denting the can or causing the can to collapse? Add water to the can then freeze it. When the ice is solid, set the can on a towel to help hold it steady. Then use a nail or an ice pick and a hammer to poke holes in the can. The ice gives you something to push against and keep the can from getting mangled. Altoids Advent calendar. How To Emboss A Metal Tin. August 20th, 2008 Email 141 users recommend Use hardware-store foil tape to create lovely embossed surfaces on ordinary candy tins.
It's easy! Diane Gilleland Look in your local hardware store for aluminum foil tape. Pop Can Tab Belt. Directions For The Belt.
I collected 200 tabs, raiding my neighbors recycling bins in the dark of night, and ended up using 125-150 of them. I bought 5 yards of nylon cord and used all of it. It took 60-90 minutes to make.First I found the center point of the cord and tied a knot about 8 inches in. I then threaded my first can tab on, I consider this the front. I threaded on my second tab whick will be the back of the belt. This is the back view I then put on the second "front" tab crossing the cord to make an x....like cross stitch The back view of this step. DaLata Designs: Purses. DIY Bottlecap Art. Used to throw these out without thinking twice.
Then I realized that it was much better to be framed in the fringed glory of aluminum than nothing at all. With a little bit of time and toxicity the effects can be dazzling. What You'll Need: Bottle-caps Photos Museum flyers, or magazine images Scissors Pen Toothpick Glitter White glue Pin-tool Jewelry pins (for jewelry only) Magnets Envirotex. Bottle Caps Crafts Ideas & Projects For Kids. Crochet Hotpad From Beer Caps. There are currently no images from other crafters. close Terms & Conditions You must enter into this Agreement if you want to submit digital images or other content to Prime Publishing through Sharing Customer Images (the "Service").
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I love the fins, which were cut from an old Chevy van of some kind… the grooves in the car body metal were perfect for fins. The other difference between this and No. 47 are the silver caps. On No. 47, I used the old style of Bud Light caps which have been discontinued. Here, I used Becks for both the face and the silver belly. Bottle Cap Art. Can Art: A Way To Recycle Some Tin Cans. 20 Cute & Clever Tin Can Crafts. Tin cans are not just for stacking up in your cabinet, tossing in the trash or sending to the recycle bin.
For a while now I've been seeing tons of great craft projects made with tin cans of all sizes. Besides making fabulous craft and decor projects, tin cans are also frequently used for storing and organizing. I love these types of crafts that re-use and re-purpose normal things we have around the house. Not only are you doing something positive for the environment, you also save time and money by using something that is always available and practically free.
Copper Rose. The copper rose is an easy, affordable project that requires minimal time or tools to make.
I have always wanted to learn how to work with metal but never really had the tools or the time to practice making anything. So, when I finally found a project that is cheap, easy to make, and requires barely any tools, I started filling my house with them. These metal roses make awesome decorations for your house and even awesomer gifts to anyone worthy of your affection. As far as materials go, all you need is 2 small pieces of 22 gauge sheet metal (1 copper and 1 steel) and a steel rod measuring 1/4" in diameter and 1 foot in length. You can buy both at Home Depot. And for tools you will need: A hammer 2 pairs of pliers, 1 needle nose and 1 flat head Tin snips A drill with a 1/4" bit A chisel A file And a friend with a welder. DIY: Bracelet From Old Headphones. Washer Lamp Shades. Decorate An Ugly Metal Desk File. Beaded Candlestick.