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Pirate Treasure from Trash, Really!

Pirate Treasure from Trash, Really!
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Ok, who doesn't love pirate stuff? Kid's these days love pirate parties and what pirate party doesn't need tons of loot? With all the cool accessories you can buy for a pirate theme party, throwing a shin-dig can get pretty pricey. Here in this Instructable I will teach you the amazing art of turning trash into gold and silver treasure! Shhhhh! Don't tell anybody, it's a pirate secret. Anyone caught stealing secrets will walk the plank!
 
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Step 1Raid the recycle bin, and pillage needed materials. Arrr!

Raid the recycle bin, and pillage needed materials. Arrr!
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First you will need a few things from around the house.
---A pizza box, or any cardboard will do. We have used cereal boxes, the backs of old notepads, and old shipping boxes.
---Now you need something round to trace around, we used a can from the pantry, just find something that is the size you want your coins to be.
---You need some glue, we used Aleene's Tacky Glue because it's thick, but you could use regular Elmer's school glue, or even hot glue (adults only).
---Aluminum duct tape, or tinfoil (requires more gluing) OR silver or gold acrylic paint.


First thing to do is to place the can (or round object) on the cardboard and trace around it, move trace, repeat until you have lots of circles drawn. Now you will begin drawing the skull and crossbones in each circle with the Aleene's tacky glue. 1st draw a keyhole shape in the center, 2nd draw two dots for eyes, a triangle for a nose, 3rd a line for the mouth. Then draw two upside down hearts for the bottom crossbones, and last draw two hearts for the top crossbones. (SEE THE PICTURES BELOW FOR EXAMPLES, EACH IS DETAILED WITH DESCRIPTIONS)
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37 comments
Apr 2, 2012. 7:14 PMpoofrabbit says:
This is really very cool!!! I might make some to go along with my last craft, very nice!
Mar 31, 2011. 11:54 PMiheartblank says:
I asked my nearly 3 year old what he wanted to do for his birthday and he said "Pirate!" I was so happy when I came across this!
I hope things work out and we can have a pirate party, these will deffinetly be made!
Mar 20, 2009. 9:58 AMsighbergypsy says:
A friend and i made some pirate booty for a party a few years back. Pretty much the same principal. We used the foam board (we found for a buck!) and the skulls off of kids halloween rings (also a bag for a buck). And covered them with heavy duty foil. Tho i think i like the idea of the sticky back duct tape.. much quicker and easier. These have lasted for almost 5 years now. And were used at my sons prom (poseidons adventure theme) and my daughters sr class play (a pirate theme).
Feb 6, 2009. 4:12 PMbilham says:
Awesome! My daughter and I made a bunch last night. Yer right, hot glue is da bomb. It doesn't shrink like Elmer's, but it's harder to control, and, whoops! it burns.
Feb 7, 2009. 1:14 AMdealydoo says:
woooooo makes me want to go steel som tin.
Feb 5, 2009. 12:17 PMblackturtle says:
ARGH! This be one of the best crafty ideas for kids yet matey! As a mother of 2 boys and an auntie of 4 more, this be cool!
Jan 15, 2009. 5:31 PMdisturbedreaper says:
the small silver coin in the main picture looks confused
Jan 15, 2009. 4:59 PMzourza says:
Hot glue also works very well and tends to dry a little faster.
Jan 15, 2009. 3:32 PMpaulpcc says:
excellent :)
Jan 15, 2009. 1:41 PMSoapyHollow says:
What fun! I love the idea of using glue as an embossing base. Genius!
Jan 13, 2009. 7:51 AMwebman3802 says:
To get avoid having a seam between the front and back halves, you could turn the coin over after cutting it from the cardboard and apply the glue again. Twice the waiting for glue, but you get a one-piece double-sided coin. Then, cut a piece of the aluminum tape twice the width of the coin, and fold it over the coin so it covers both sides. When you're done pressing it down into the grooves, cut off the excess with scissors or a hobby knife.
Jan 13, 2009. 7:52 AMwebman3802 says:
Very good idea doing the embossing with white glue by the way!
Jan 11, 2009. 9:07 AMstinkymum says:
I love pirates and dress as one at Halloween and play being one on vacation. This is a brilliant idea!
Jan 11, 2009. 7:10 AMjessyratfink says:
This is so cute! I really want to have a pirate themed storytime at work now! Thanks for sharing. :D
Jan 11, 2009. 8:40 AMjessyratfink says:
I definitely will! I'm going to run the idea past my partners in crime and see what they think. If nothing else, it'd be fun to dress up like pirates for a couple hours.
Jan 11, 2009. 6:59 AMwenpherd says:
good job!
Jan 10, 2009. 6:36 PMuguy says:
Excellent, well done! I'm sure the young pirates love them.
Jan 11, 2009. 6:47 AMporcupinemamma says:
You have made a wonderful ible. Very clear and well written! Cheers from Canada!
Jan 11, 2009. 5:52 AM=SMART= says:
These would be great to give out at Halloween !
Jan 11, 2009. 8:00 AMmmh says:
Very fun and thrifty! I love the 3-D image and easy to do, not complicated or expensive supplies or tools. You must be one Coool Mom! I had blown up a few disposable gloves and tied them to create a spooky effect in the candy dish this past Holloween and the kids wanted the ballooned gloves instead of the candy!
Jan 10, 2009. 8:42 PMgoodgnus says:
Hot glue would be quicker, for ye pirates who be in dire need of doubloons! Where's me mutton and ale, arrrrr!

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I am a mixed media artist living in the Ozarks with my family. I have been published in many magazines including the cover of Sew Somerset. I will be teaching classes at Create Mixed Media Art Retreat...
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