Make and Share Craft Tutorials
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Recently I made a project that used recycled (actually saved-from-the-recycling) plastic jugs. I didn't need the caps at the time but I kept them because I love circles and I thought I'd figure out something to do with them--and I did. I actually figured out three things to do with them: a magnet, a necklace or a pair of earrings! So grab some caps and choose whether you want to wear them or display them on your fridge!
Crafts
Instructions
You Will Need
- Gallon jug Lid . If it was a lid for milk be sure to wash well with soap and water
- Decoupage medium (such as Mod Podge )
- Heavy-duty Glue (such as Liquid Fusion)
- Varnish (such as Triple Thick)
- Brush
- Fabric or paper scraps
- Round button Magnet(s)
- OR: Set of large loop ear wires / Earring Hooks for earrings (pliers also needed if making earrings or necklace)
- Or :
- One large Jump Ring(s)
- Cord in length desired for a necklace
- Necklace Clasp(s)
- One set End Caps with loops. For necklace.
- Project Cost
- Reasonably Priced
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1
Apply a thin layer of decoupage medium to the cap with a brush. Press the paper or fabric firmly to attach.
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Trim carefully around edges if needed.
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3
Apply another thin layer to the top of the cap being sure to seal around the edges.
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Let dry and either apply a second layer of decoupage medium or a layer of varnish.
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Let dry overnight.
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Glue on the magnet or:
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Cut a length of cord and attach the end caps with loops and the clasp.
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Attach the large jump ring to the cap.
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(use an awl or a push pin to make a hole in the top of the cap) String cord through ring and:
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Voila!!!
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For earrings simply attach the ear wires to the caps or attach a jump ring to the caps and the ear wires to the jump ring!
Put on, feel fabulous and enjoy their near-weightlessness!!!!!
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