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Arizona Tea Can Bracelet

What to do with all those cans!

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First, cut the top and bottom off your can and flatten it out like so. I used regular scissors but imagine that metal cutters would be easier.
You also probably want to clean the can too.
Next cut that piece in two and fold the edges down using the pliers about 1 or 2 inches like this photo.
Last of all, you can place some clear packing tape on the inside for added comfort. Be sure to make two holes n either end to add either a snap closure or a ribbon like I did.
And Voila!!! You are no wearing your recycling!

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camille

Feb 14, 2008 6:44pm

i think it's nice, but excuse my french:

Les canettes coupent il me semble, non???

opposites-girl

Feb 14, 2008 6:57pm

Brilliant idea! Knowing me, I will slice my arm open doing this lol

They look great :)

Ryden

Feb 14, 2008 7:29pm

Very cute! I am a little scared about wearing cut up cans on my wrists though.. maybe some other way to smooth those edges besides tape...

You could probably fold the edges over twice, eliminating any rough edges if it's too scarry for you, of course I don't know how difficult that would be. Neato, I always knew thoes cans had potential! I'm going to get some Arizona Iced Tea now...

skettio's

Feb 14, 2008 11:42pm

awsome, I knew I was keeping thoe old cans for something, now only if there was something to do with the bottles.

Nataliee Not a Liee.

Feb 15, 2008 12:57am

Wouldn't that b awesome with a Cambells soup can?

Cat Morley

Feb 16, 2008 2:11am

This is so cool. That would be awesome and very Any Warhol Raisinging..!

Nataliee Not a Liee.

Feb 17, 2008 4:50pm

Thats what I was thinking of! I almost bought this watch (this was before my crafting phase) from my city's art gallery, that a local artist made, with a Andy Warhol pic. 90$ CDN! And now that I think of it, it looked like one out of a cereal box! :P

JuliaFuentes

Feb 17, 2008 9:02pm

im going to try thiss :]

K@ti

Feb 19, 2008 7:46am

I'm a little bit nervouse about the sharp edges, maybey I might edge them in a peice of ribbon or something.

Johanne M.

Feb 19, 2008 12:19pm

Oo seems a tad dangerous. Maybe it isn't but it still makes me feel nervous...

Nicky love's cupcakes!

Mar 18, 2008 2:59pm

I love this cause I drink TONS of Arizona tea!!!

Surf jewels

Jun 25, 2008 8:19pm

I wanna try making some more stuff from cans, but also worried about edges. hmmm, not sure u can smooth them down that easy, especially if they awkward shapes. ne ideas??
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