Pierce the side of the can near the top with a knife.Carefully cut out the top, beginning where you pierced it. Then cut down the side and cut out the bottom.
Cut shapes freehand or use a diecutter or trace a pattern on one side with a marker and cut them out. Chain stitch cord or thread or string in between each shape or string them in whatever way you want to adding beads if you like.
I used metallic cord so it should last a little while if I decided to hang it outside.
It is about 8 feet long.
Here are the questions asked by community members. Read on to see the answers provided by the ThriftyFun community.
I would like to find a pattern for making a windmill out of soda cans.
Erin
I saw at a craft fair that someone had these model airplanes and models boats and cars made out of soda cans and beer cans. I've been searching all over for how to make a sailboat out of beer cans. Can anyone help me?
I went to a bar last night that had these model airplanes hanging up over the bar. I asked about them because I really want one. They were made by the owner's friend, son.
I would like directions on making a wallet from tin can or soda pop cans. I would like other projects made with soda cans as well.
KATHI from Iron River, MI
On you-tube there are videos that show you how to make purses from soda cans. More than likely there is a video for a wallet there also. Basically you can cut squares or rectangles from the can, then you punch holes in the squares or rectangles with a regular hole punch (I would use a leather punch if you have one - with 1/4" holes for the punch) all around the square.
