Aluminum can crafts

How to turn a soda can into a flat sheet of aluminum.

It may or may not surprise you, but I frequently get questions and sometimes criticism regarding the safety of my projects. There are also those rare occasions when people are even a little mean.For example, I’m often asked if I get cut by the “razor sharp” aluminum cans. I can only say that I have cut hundreds of aluminum cans and rarely needed a bandaid. So I guess all I can say is be careful.More recently, I received some criticism regarding this Crisco candle-making project. I m…

I love these 8 aluminum can upcycling projects! I'm so going to save my cans for some of these.

If you've got soda cans lying around, you're going to want to try one of these.

Do you save your aluminum cans? If you like making your own jewelry here are some ideas for you to try. They are quite inexpensive plus they are earth-friendly.…

Here are 50 tin can recycling projects that'll keep you busy...

How to make barn stars from recycled aluminum soda pop cans, beer cans, or aluminum flashing and use them to make a patriotic red, white, and blue wreath decoration.

Transform empty tin cans into beautiful lanterns with this easy DIY guide. Perfect for upcycled decor, adding charm to your indoor or outdoor spaces.

If you are looking for more upcycled craft ideas you can have lots of fun creating these brilliant tin can craft ideas. These creative craft ideas are perfect for creative teens or adults of any age to have fun making. You'll definitely find crafts to make and sell.

Do you ever wonder how aluminum cans are made? No, it’s just me. Well, congratulations on having more interesting curiosities than the origins of your beverage can. Fortunately or unfortunately, I do find some mundane things interesting, so now I must bore you with my recently accumulated knowledge of manufacturing

The recycling bin is my favorite craft store 🗑️🥰😜 So let's make something with these soda cans! This is a precursor video to show the basic techniques so ...

Let’s make a project from my recycled bin! Do you like to craft with cans ? I just cant get enough of them .. They truly make awesome organizational containers,…

Easy way to recycle and repurpose tin cans for cheap home decor. Turn your old tin cans into flower pots, organizing containers. Reusing tin cans is an eco friendly way to decorate on a budget. #diy #tincans #repurpose

How to use cans to make flowers

Up-Cycled Aluminum Can String Lights: I was inspired to create these light covers when looking for decorative lights for my room. Many of the lights I found were $30 for a strand of ten lights that aren’t easily replaced, so I thought I might as well make some homemade ones using recyc…

I'm always on the lookout for new ways to recycle in my art. Here's a fun way to reuse aluminum cans to make "drought resistant flowers." You can't kill them, I promise! * Here's how: Start with a colorful can. Cut off the top. (this is surprisingly easy to do with your "good" pair of "crap designated" scissors - mine are old Fiskars) Cut the sides of the can into 16 or so spokes. (I start with 4ths, then 8ths, then 16ths) Bend the spokes back as shown here. This will be the FRONT: Flip your…

Turn those old tin cans into beautiful looking lanterns for your next patriotic party! These are so easy to make and will save you a ton of money!

I just love homemade Christmas ornaments, each one seems to have a story behind it. Either a memory from a past Christmas, or the person who made it, or the little toddler who proudly stamped his hand or finger into a humble dough shape and mailed his grandparents. Homemade ornaments in our home are also where we like to use up bits and pieces of craft supplies, or in this case, our household recycling. I started making these around 10 years ago and they've always been a hit and a fun…