Altered Pop Top Can
by Julie Buhler
Alter a pop top can container and fill it with goodies. It makes a great gift container for small gifts or candy.
Supplies
- Pop Top Can
- Safety Can Opener
- Coluzzle™
- Patterned Paper
- Scissors
- Sticky Strip™
- Candy or other filling
- Crystal Effects or other STRONG glue
Step-by-Step
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Step 1
Open the can AT THE BOTTOM with a safety can opener. Drain contents and wash container.
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Step 2
Apply Sticky Strip™ at the seam of the can.
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Step 3
Cut patterned paper tall enough to cover the area between the top and bottom of the tin, and long enough to wrap around the can, leaving a slight overlap.
Adhere over the Sticky Strip™ and add more Sticky Strip™ to the end of the paper. Remove the red liner, then wrap the paper around the and adhere.
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Step 4
Measure the top of the can with a Coluzzle™ template. Only measure the metal area that is going to pop out when the can is opened.
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Step 5
Cut circle to fit.
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Step 6
Slide paper under the tab to get an idea of how much will need to be cut off.
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Step 7
Use your scissor to cut off a side of the circle. There is no set amount, but start with a little and keep trimming until it fits.
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Step 8
Using Sticky Strip™, adhere paper circle to the lid of the can.
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Step 9
Now, fill the can. Turn it upside down and add desired contents. If adding food items, put them in a baggie. This way, the glue used to close the container will not touch the food.
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Step 10
Apply a thin strip of Crystal Effects™ (or other STONG glue) all the way around the outer rim of the cut out bottom.
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Step 11
Press the bottom back on, wiping away excess glue with a tissue.
Leave can upside down and weigh down a heavy object on top until the glue has dried for a few hours or overnight.
When dry, embellish as desired!!
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Step 12
Finish decorating your can.
Variations
Use a can without the pop top.
Your Turn
You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Altered Pop Top Can. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!
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