3D Flowers for Jewelry Made From Soda Cans

Here are easy steps to make really fun and affordable three dimensional  roses from soda cans that can be used for pendants, earrings, hair clips, and more!

Step 1: Preparing the can

1. Wash a soda can.
2. Using sharp scissors, poke a hole in the side of the soda can near the top. I usually do this in the nutrition label.
3. Cut all the way around the can and remove the top part of the can.
4. Cut straight down the can through the nutrition label to the bottom of the can.
5. Cut around the can and rmove the bottom part of the can.
6. Trim the edges to remove jagged edges.
7. Flatten the piece of aluminum you have left.

Comments

[weibbed]

Nice 'ible.
When you use a punch to cut soda cans, the edges are not generally sharp, but if you are concerned you can use a nail file block----the one inch square, 3 inch long things in the makeup aisle of pharmacies----to sand the edges. Using an emery board or a bastard file tends to make the edges sharper, I don't know why. Probably something to do with the different size of grit in the block, or maybe its flexibility.
Also you can put a can in a punch like the one shown on the floor, and step on the punch to add some force if necessary. Sometimes my hand strength isn't sufficient to work the punch, and not all cans are the same gage. They are generally also slightly thicker at the bottom of the can.
If you are using a smaller diameter can (like the juice ones) and the roll is too much to get it into the punch jaws, you can iron the can with a regular clothes iron to flatten it. Sandwich your can between towels to protect your worksurface and iron, and use a medium high heat.

[solanna]

These look adorable, but I was wondering about the sharp edges myself. Does the punch round the edges? once the flower is assembled are there any sharp edges to cut one's self on? Has anyone else adapted this ible to account for the edges? I love to make these kinds of crafts, but am hoping someone has an answer to this "edgy" question. thanks.

[Smalfrii]

The type of pliers you are using are called round nose pliers,not needle nose pliers. Needle nose pliers are longer and have flat edges.

[pennyf24]

yes, I think that if i wanted to try this i would use both as I would like to see the effect of the pliers edge on the flower. See what diffference it might make. Guess i have to raid my step-moms recycle bin for a couple of cans for this project :D

[ahbdesigns]

Did you do anything to guard against the sharp edges of the flower?

[WhyHello]

cool1

[georgiapeach773]

These look really cool, but I'm a bit afraid of the edges being sharp. Is that a problem?

[kittygrrl]

while some may call those needle nose, those are actually round nose pliers. if you use standard needle nose, you may get striations from the jaws.

[Natasha Dee]

Needle-nose might work if you've got the kind without teeth.

[jtobako]

The sharp edges of the needle nose pliers will leave marks. Try a knitting needle, pencil or anything else round.

[Natasha Dee]

Too cute!

[scoochmaroo]

These are awesome! I'm definitely going to have to try this.

[cokecola]

Cool and creative idea.
Maybe try using the colored side of the can too.

[pinkcricket]

thanks! i actually have used both sides for other flowers- it's fun to mix and match the patterns!