Ever since I got the kind of can opener that leaves smooth edges, I have been thinking about making something with the lids. There are so many possibilities to craft with the lids as they make excellent metal bases.
Thinking is not the same as doing!
Fortunately, another creative soul did the doing. Felicia Gustin shared all the wonderful things you can make with the lids. Not just pendants or statement earrings either. All sorts of decor items for all seasons - you just need to get creative.
Some of the clever ideas used recycled images from postcards, greeting cards and even calendars. She also used fabric and buttons. One of my favorites was someone's herb garden stakes.
I recommend the Euro power punch to make the holes effortlessly. Even if you have no intention of recycling can lids, I still recommend a smooth edge can opener simply from the safety point of view. No nasty sharp edges to cut yourself or someone else.
Before You Go:
- Recycled CD and Liquid Polymer Clay Pendant Tutorial
- Recycled CD Fairy Wing Earrings Tutorial
- Amazing Recycled Nespresso Cup Jewelry by Kathleen Nowak Tucci
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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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I've recently started metal stamping and now i see potential metals everywhere! I guess i better start saving my can lids!
ReplyDeletegreat ideas, thanks for sharing.
I had not thought of using lids in this way at all. How interesting! The possibilities are endless!
ReplyDeleteI'll never look at a lid in the same way again!