Can you help me re: Paint Cans?

[JulieHRR]

OK, I'm workin' on a paint can project.

But, the handle on mine doesn't stand up on its own.

How are you guys making yours stand up like the ones I see in the gallery???? :confused:

[GIL]

I make alot of them-I usually cover the handle in tied ribbons all the way across. The handle will usually stand up (sort of)-it doesn't always stay up though. The weight of the ribbon kind of helps-I am curious to hear what others say?

[SCRAPPERGALORE]

I was going to mention ribbons too... that's how I've always done it in the past... I haven't had the pleasure of perusing the gallery for paint cans, so I can't be sure if that's what others are doing.:confused:

These are such fun to make, good luck!

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Originally Posted by GIL

I make alot of them-I usually cover the handle in tied ribbons all the way across. The handle will usually stand up (sort of)-it doesn't always stay up though. The weight of the ribbon kind of helps-I am curious to hear what others say?

[cathystamps]

I used beads on the handle of the one in my gallery. I got them in the kids' project section of Michael's. The handle stays up with beads on it. HTH.

[QueenOfDaCuffs]

Sometimes it also depends on the can. I've had some where the handle stays up with ribbon, and I've had some that don't. LOL One thing I did find tho. If you tie ribbons where the handle meets the can and kind of bunch them up there, it helps to keep the handle from falling back down. I hope that made sense!

[krabearkub]

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Originally Posted by QueenOfDaCuffs

Sometimes it also depends on the can. I've had some where the handle stays up with ribbon, and I've had some that don't. LOL One thing I did find tho. If you tie ribbons where the handle meets the can and kind of bunch them up there, it helps to keep the handle from falling back down. I hope that made sense!

Yep! I would suggest bunching up the ribbon where the handle is attached to the can.

[SkyesMom]

The paint can I made wouldnt stand up until I wrapped ribbon around the handle. Now it stands up by itself.

[JulieHRR]

OK! Thanks, guys! :grin:

I thought ya'all had some secret magic trick, ;) but, I guess I just need to keep putting more or mebbe thicker ribbon!