I'd seen some decorated bottle caps around and decided to try my own!! This is just my way of doing it...
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Heres what you'll need:
-Some clean bottlecaps (I bought mine from the supermarket)
-Clear drying glue (I used 'Inksentials Glossy Accents' but I guess PVA etc would work too!)
-pretty scrap paper, wrapping paper, magazines, newspapers etc
-sticker letters (or handcut letters)
-other small things to decorate eg buttons, bling, stickers, lace, ribbon etc
-scissors
-a pen/pencil
-a circle punch (optional) -
Trace rough circles onto the BACK of your paper.
(If you have a circle punch, this is where it comes in very handy!!) -
Roughly cut the circles out - it doesn't matter too much if they're a bit dodgy.
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Place the circles inside the bottlecap. They dont need to be stuck down as the glue will later hold them in place.
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Start arranging other bits and pieces on top. You can layer them up, just make sure they don't rise too high.
This is where you'll add buttons, lace, paperclips, photos, letters, chipboard, fabrics - the possibilites are endless!! -
Take your glue (whichever youve decided to use).
This one is great as it has a very fine nib... -
Squeeze the glue into the bottlecaps. I start around the edges and make sure its completely sealed, and then I fill the centre. Try not to lift the glue and start again as it tends to make air bubbles.
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This is what they will look like, completely covered.
Allow them to dry until completely clear and solid. My glue only takes about 2 hours. -
And here are some that have dried! I spelt out my friends name and I plan to make a wall hanging for her.
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My friends initials - these have a nice texture as Ive used lace, buttons and some bling!!
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Here I painted a frame and then glued strips of patterned paper to it. I coated it in a gloss to give some shine.
The bottlecaps spell out my name and I just superglued them to the centre of the frame!! It now hangs on the wall in my art room! -
Thanks for looking! Hope you like it!!
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Green Liquid Soap▄
13 Jun 12:05
they are so cute!i <3 them!
thanks for the tutorial,i'm so gonna make me a few
Siany
13 Jun 12:28
Thanks :)
Theyre fun to make and you can use them for so many things! I glue them to handmade cards with ppls initials on them...
Jennyfacé
13 Jun 15:03
I used to make these too.
Another good tip is that when you're using thin paper, the glue might make the colors blur sometimes, so you should 'laminate' the thinner paper with tape first.
CRYSTALHY
14 Jun 04:47
these are bomb! i'm going to make some(=
Taz
16 Jun 10:23
This projects great, I can't wait to give it a go myself. The ones you made for your friend are amazing, I'm sure she'll love them. xx
Cat Morley
17 Jun 15:55
Those are awesome, thanks for the how-to!
Ali Mac
18 Jun 04:25
Very cute!! i like them alot!!
Alexis K.
19 Jun 17:09
i've seen a lot of bottle cap projects like this but yours r unique! great job!
Surf jewels
25 Jun 20:25
something 2 experiment with
KattyRa
15 Aug 10:05
I just love it !!It's soo perfect!I'm gonna try it!
Marshmellow Cakes
27 Nov 12:14
i got taught to do these but instead of the glue we used embossing powder therefore nothing ran and gave a really smoth look. xXx
goldielocks .
23 Apr 03:16
i love them they r so kwel
goldielocks .
23 Apr 03:16
i love them they r so kwel
Jen G.
30 Jun 02:43
so cute.. i just wanted to let you know that if you trace a quarter it fits inside the bottle cap. you sometimes need to cut it down a little but it is a good guide.
Dee S.
13 Oct 15:51
I love this. It must be a sign, I've just finished cleaning the bottle caps I collected. I'm going to get off my back side and go punch/flatten them. Got ideas for a necklace, watch this space.