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Making crafts out of aluminum cans is a great way to recycle so they don't end up in landfills. This is a round-up of several easy aluminum can craft ideas and tutorials.
I took some photos last week of my pop tab crochet method while constructing my messenger bag. I am a bit pre-occupied with other projects at the moment and so this was on the back-burner for a whi…
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I like aluminum as an inexpensive alternative to sterling silver in my Cold Connections pieces, but have been disappointed in its utility - I already discovered that it won't take liver of sulfur (LOS), after I had textured a piece of aluminum with one of my texture hammers, and wanted to emphasize the texture with LOS: Aluminum Sari Ribbon Corset Cuff The circle in the pic above shows the texture I created with my texture hammer: when I ran this piece of aluminum through the LOS, the LOS just pooled and ran off the aluminum like water off a duck's back. Very disappointing! But I still love the cuff - and it's available on Etsy! I forgot all about this LOS-aluminum incompatibility when I tried stamping an aluminum piece - stamped aluminum After stamping this piece of aluminum, I placed it in the LOS, having forgotten my previous experience. Needless to say, the same thing happened. Without the LOS, the stamping was hardly visible at all - I used another method to darken the stamped impression of each letter, and then sealed the patina with Krylon. So - I can't really texture the aluminum with hammers, nor stamp it. Now, I admit I hadn't thought this through all the way, but I decided to see if I could etch a design in the aluminum with ferric chloride. I cut out 2 heart shapes, sanded, filed, and cleaned them, and then stamped a heart design on each with Staz-On. Then I placed the hearts in the ferric chloride bath. When I etch copper in ferric chloride, I leave in it for 90 minutes. So, I turned around, and grabbed an egg timer from the shelf to set for 90 minutes, because I have a habit of forgetting things (I get distracted by other bright shiny objects!). Thank goodness I didn't leave the room! No sooner had I turned around (my hand wasn't even on the egg timer yet) when I heard an out-of-place fizzing, like someone had poured a glass of champagne, and was holding it up to my ear. Hmmm ... I thought. And I turned around; all the while the fizzing was getting louder. I looked at the ferric chloride, and it was bubbling and frothing like a rabid dog. This is NOT what happens when I etch copper - it just lies there, soaking in its brown acid bath. I figured I better take the aluminum out of there, since something was clearly wrong - and my hands were a good 2 feet away, if not more, when I became aware of the heat coming from the acid container. And it just got hotter and more fizzy as I got closer. I grabbed the pieces of packing tape that supported the aluminum in the acid (these edges were well-away from the fizzing action, so I wasn't worried about burning myself) but there was tremendous heat coming from that acid container! As soon as I had raised the pieces above the level of the acid, the fizzing stopped and the temperature returned to normal. Those of you with chemistry backgrounds say it with me: That was an EXOTHERMIC reaction. Wow. And here are the 2 pieces that were in there: (they were black, black, BLACK)when they came out, but after a LOT of scrubbing with steel wool, this is what they look like: etched aluminum hearts There is a bit of design; more on the left than on the right. And what you see here is not very deep - you can feel it, but not very well. And that grayish-brown stain in the middle of both of them? Won't come off. And now that I've thought it through, these designs would have needed LOS to really show, anyway - so maybe not being able to etch aluminum isn't something I need to mourn. I've heard that aluminum takes alcohol inks really well - so there are still other avenues I can explore with it!
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Genuine Chainmaille From Pop Tabs: Constructing a genuine European 4 in 1 chainmaille weave using only pop tabs. Turns out this is very easy and makes a really great looking piece of maille, and as an added bonus you don't have to worry about having a quarter mile of wire on hand to …
Such a unique top... it has bands of crochet, contrasted with solid pieces of fabric. Layer it over a colored cami for a pop of color! We are showing this with black leggings, but also love it with jeans or white denim! Fits true to size. Stacy is wearing size small.
First let me start out again by saying there is no right or wrong way to finish the bottom of your purse. This is just how I did the bottom of my first purse but I don't know it is how I will do the bottom of my next purse. This purse finished 8" wide by 6" tall, It's the perfect size for an evening bag. The purse is 13 tabs high by 30 tab rows around. Once you get the body of the bag crocheted you will have basically a big circle of tags with an opening at the top and bottom. Bring one end tog together and begin crocheting tabs along one side. 2SC in each tab hole. I put on 13 tabs across the bottom of my purse. If you want the bottom of your purse to be a little wider, now is the time to add 1 or 2 more tabs across the bottom. Mine purse is about 1 1/2 inches smaller at the bottom than the opening at the top. Once I crochet 13 tabs along one side, I did 2 SC in each hole of the tab at the end. This allows you to turn the corner and crochet the other side of the tab to the other side of the purse. see photo. I only have one single row of tabs on the bottom of my purse. After I got the row of tabs on I had to do something to hole the tabs together I just came along the center of the tabs and did a single crochet to hold everthing together. I did not put a lining in my purse. Next you need crocheted on a handle. Begin by tieing your yarn on one side of your purse, where you want your handle to be. Crochet a single row of tabs for your handle. 2 sc in each tab hole along side adding tabs as you go. My handle is 59 tabs long. When you have the handle as long as you want it to be then crochet to the other side of your purse. Finish by crocheting down the other side of the handle. Your handle will look like the picture below when it is finished. close up of handle attached to purse Your purse handle will look like the picture above when it's completely finished.
I have made a card - in a mixture of styles. Mixed media and vintage and a hint of steampunk. The background papers are two different papers from paper cellar - Victorian classic pack. I have used a Zip from "Stoff og Stil" and sewn the papers together with the zip between. I have also used Gesso and alcohol ink on the bacground paper to make a colour and texture effect. The bacground under the zip has been made using by putting paper gears onto silver paper and adding Gesso over. The gears have then been removed. I have made the bacground drop back slightly. I have added gears and flowers. The gears and flowers has been cut using Tim Holtz dies, and has been cut in metal from used cans and from plastic foil. The gears and flowers have then been coloured using alcohol ink before they have been assembled. The back of the card I am entering these challenges: Et trykk - Alkoholblekk Nordsalten hobbyklubb - Utfordring 71 - Punch and dies Crafting for all seasons - Challenge 49 - Floral delight Cards und more - Challenge 79 - Add some metal Papirdokkene - Utfordring 46 - Alt er lov Simon says stamp and show - Anything goes Kreative verden - Alt er lov Kaboodle doodles - Challenge 165 - 2 different patterned paper Crazy challenge - Add charm Whimsy inspires - Challenge 57 - Stiching
All you need is 20-25 pop tabs and a ribbon or elastic string and scissors. It's super easy. I never post hard craft things - NEVER!!! If I don't have the time to make them myself, I don't post about them. I got this tutorial off Lolly Jane Boutique's blog....Just click on the instructions and zoom in on them in your browser. Happy weaving!
Visiting Guest Wire & Metal Artist Janice Berkebile arrives in February All Samples in the Store All Wire & Metals Classes Pre-req: Intro to Wire (taught Jan 6) Midnight Lanterns - Thu, Feb 17 - Using plain and textured metal, stack domes in layer after layer adding beads for texture and color. When the stacking is done, cage it all up with wire. Embellish. These are AWESOME in person - you gotta' see the sample! Pod Rings - Thu, Feb 17 Embellish a special bead with a thai silver drop and cage with basketweave for a dramatic ring! Fierce Connections - Fri, Feb 18 - Using plain and textured metal, cut out a variety of forms. Explore using disc cutter and dapping block. Add layer after layer of contrasting metals and using various connections, combine the elements. Add beads for texture and color. Crown Jewel Focal - Fri, Feb 18 - Showcase a focal bead by wrapping it in textured metal strips. Secure with large holed spacers. Embellish with caps, spacers and complimentary beads and add ball chain. Fruit of the Vine - Sat, Feb 19 -Using basic low tech Repousse and chasing techniques, move metal to create 3-D leaves. Add a few pods made using basketweave and stuffed with your favorite gems and pearls. This is one of the most beautiful bead /wire pieces I've seen - the picture can't even begin to capture the depth and color! To Register For Janice Berkebile's Classes, go to: http://www.1stopbeadshop.com/visiting-guest-artist-classes-janice-berkebile-c-223_234_524.html
A Blog By Wilma Boekholt
Every day at lunch, my friend drinks an Arizona Green Tea. And every day, I look at the cherry blossoms on the side of the can and think about how awesome they would look incorporated into a cute pendant or pair of earrings. So I took home a couple of the cans, and with some other stuff I had laying around the house, turned them into this: What you'll need: -any soda/juice/iced tea can. There are so many different drinks with pretty cool designs on them. -a Sharpie (or any other permanent marker) -eyelets -eyelet setter -a disc or stamping, any shape you like -hole punch -jumprings -earwires or chain, depending on what you'd like to make -an x-acto blade (or plain old scissors if you're a reckless crafter like me) Use the X-acto blade to cut off the top of the can, then use the scissors down the sides of the can to cut out the parts you want to use. Be careful, the edges of the cans are pretty sharp! I usually cut the can into more manageble square shapes. Next, use the marker to trace the shape onto the piece of can. I find that it's easier to trace from the front, to make sure I get the exact part of the design I want. In this case, I traced a circle to mimic the shape of the disc: Take the cut out shape and arrange it on top of the disc/stamping. I taped mine down to prevent it from sliding around. Use the hole punch to make holes wherever you would like to set the eyelets. I made one at the top and bottom, but you can go crazy if you want! Set the eyelets in the holes, add a jump ring and chain, and voila! You could also make earrings, keychains, or a bracelet! Angie brooklynsoul.etsy.com
