Quick And Simple Flower/Clover Cookie Cutter From A Soup Can

Step 3 Bend the can.

Tip: If you're concerned about making a mistake you can try the steps below on the other end of the can where you can make a mistake and no one will know. (Especially if you photograph the can in such a way to hide the mistakes.)

1 Place your pliers on one side of a mark.

2 Grip firmly and twist towards the inside of the can.

Twist it to about 45 degrees to the outside rim.

3 Move the pliers to the other side of the mark and twist the other way.

You want to make an even "V" on the can, so grab firmly, flattening out the can under your pliers, and give it a gentle twist in the other direction. That is twist the pliers in the opposite direction, but it should still be towards the inside of the can. Tweak both sides until you get an even "v" shape.

4 Repeat all the way around.

Use your pliers to touch up the shape to match your flower style. You can round the corners or make the "V" deeper or shallower. If you're making a clover, be sure to make every other indent smaller to get the typical clover shape.