There is a lot you can make with aluminum cans. To start, you will need to remove the tab-easily twists off- and set aside. You’ll see several projects below just using the tabs. Next comes the removal of the top and bottom. I punch a hole near the top and use regular scissors to cut around the top, side seam and then the bottom. Wear gloves to avoid any nasty cuts. So now that you have a solid sheet of aluminum, below are some projects that are easy to make.
Ornaments: If you have punches, even small ones, you can punch out shapes. Punches like Big Shot and Sizzix, often used for scrap booking are ideal. You can also use a cookie cutter or a pattern to draw a design and cut out. The advantage of the punches is that they round the edges so you don’t have to do a lot of sanding. If you are concerned about using the punches on soda cans, watch this scrap booking video, which shows how using the aluminum cans actually sharpens the punch.
Since we’re close to the holidays, check out how a Big Shot was used to make beautiful snowflakes. Other ornament ideas:
Star I
Star II
Aluminum Can Ornaments from Little House in the Suburbs
Jewelry
Soda Can Jewelry
Soda Can Earrings
Flowers
Recycled Can Flower Bouquet
Tabs
Soda Tabs and Bottle Top Garland Video (uses ribbon or thread to join them)
Tab bracelet Video
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