First you need to get a hold of two botte caps, preferably the same kind. If they are a bit bashed up, bash them in to shape with a hammer. Make a small hole in the top, center of each cap with a stanley knife.
Slip jump rings through the holes on the caps.
Cut two short lengths of chain and slip the chains on to the jump rings.
Attach another jump ring on to the top of each chain and add an earring hook. Close the hoop and run off to the pub to show your friends.
Hey Graciex, where do you live? Earring hooks are quite easy to get, check craft stores in your area. If you are having real trouble, you can buy some in bulk off eBay. Cat x
The best place to buy earring hooks would be your local craft or jewellery store. If you're really stuck, then try <a href="http://www.ebay.com">eBay</a>.
I've found that you can also make holes in the caps using a box cutter. Just angle it and turn it in circles like a drill, and it'll cut right through in about 30 seconds!
:-) another one of my favs to make lol. Great minds think alike. I made these with bottle caps with hello kitty, pirates, and care bears... but I think I like your bottle caps more! Never thought of the chain length before. Keep up the amazing work!!
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esther l.
Jan 12, 2006 1:25am
hey sweetie, you are so creative! it looks so cool!
Sopo
May 18, 2006 11:56am ago
WoW That is totaly wicked! I LoVe that idea. It shows that you might be a party-hardy person,but still shows your iner Martha.kinda scary...?
Tina K
Nov 8, 2006 11:04am ago
I love it! I was thinking the look without the "lush" - you could paint them, or paste an image and varnish.
Kinnat
Jan 7, 2007 7:17pm ago
I Love these! I just made a pair :D
John
Feb 5, 2007 3:40pm ago
Aww! I loved these bottle-cap Medals.
Cat Morley
Mar 24, 2007 9:58pm
Hey Graciex, where do you live? Earring hooks are quite easy to get, check craft stores in your area. If you are having real trouble, you can buy some in bulk off eBay. Cat x
ʎǝɔɐɹƃ
Mar 24, 2007 10:56pm
iya cat...lov this site...mde the coco lipbalm...real gd...just wonderin wer 2 get the earing hooks...? HELP ME!
Cat Morley
Jun 20, 2007 2:42pm
The best place to buy earring hooks would be your local craft or jewellery store. If you're really stuck, then try <a href="http://www.ebay.com">eBay</a>.
Tiffany S.
Oct 23, 2007 6:46pm
I dont drink beer but those would look so great with the old classic coke bottle caps.
Tiffany S.
Oct 23, 2007 6:46pm
I dont drink beer but those would look so great with the old classic coke bottle caps.
Cat Morley
Oct 23, 2007 6:51pm
Using a coke cap is a great idea!
Erika A.
Nov 1, 2007 10:37pm
I've found that you can also make holes in the caps using a box cutter. Just angle it and turn it in circles like a drill, and it'll cut right through in about 30 seconds!
GothicFeverDream
Nov 10, 2007 5:05pm
I so love this idea, way cute
Methatsall™
Dec 17, 2007 4:08am
hmmm mebbe a root beer cap, too
Cat Morley
Dec 18, 2007 2:52am
I <3 root beer but you don't get it here :(
Darling Niki
Dec 23, 2007 1:14am
:-) another one of my favs to make lol. Great minds think alike. I made these with bottle caps with hello kitty, pirates, and care bears... but I think I like your bottle caps more! Never thought of the chain length before. Keep up the amazing work!!