Introduction: Can Lid Top Chains
In this i'll show you how to make Can lid chains.
Very easy, and good for wasting time. :D
Step 1: Ingredients
To make a can lid chain all you need is:
Empty drinking cans
Scissors
Keyring ring
Time
And soem Boredom
Step 2: Base of Chain
easy really.
just get your keyring ring and 4 caps(uncut).
once you have the 4 caps apply them like in the picture. so 2 are facing one way and the other 2 are facing the other. this way you wont be able to see the underneath of the cap.
important: each link must have 4 caps.
Step 3: Cutting the Caps
cutting the caps is easy.
get a cap.
get the scissors.
cut the SMALLER end of the cap.
once cut, it should look some what like the picture.
Step 4: Making Chain
applying the cut cap to the chain is the same as step 2.
all 4 are facing out of the center.
no picture sorry
Step 5: Repeat
now Repeat steps 3 and 4.
enjoy!
Step 6: Finished Chain
my main chain has 40 links or 160 caps and my smaller one i just started has 8 and a half links.
these chains are rather stylish and can be any length you want them to be!!