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This is how to make a nice sort of retro-modern coaster from the lid of a Tuna can.
It has a cork lining for setting a drink on so that it absorbs any condensation that forms on your nice icy cold drink, and a felt bottom, so it does not scratch up your nice desk.
I had been wanting a nice coaster to use at my desk for a long time. But i didn't want just *any* coaster, I wanted one that fit in well. So i perused a lot of second hand stores (i only needed one coaster, not a set) and finally, decided to make my own. thus, the tuna coaster is born.
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This instructable asks you to use sharp things like scissors, exacto knives and pens. It asks you to use sticky things like glue. If you feel you are not responsible enough to use these items without harming yourself or others, please turn back now. I will not be held responsible for people injured, cats glued, or any other mayhem that may ensue due to improper use of the tools described herein.
It has a cork lining for setting a drink on so that it absorbs any condensation that forms on your nice icy cold drink, and a felt bottom, so it does not scratch up your nice desk.
I had been wanting a nice coaster to use at my desk for a long time. But i didn't want just *any* coaster, I wanted one that fit in well. So i perused a lot of second hand stores (i only needed one coaster, not a set) and finally, decided to make my own. thus, the tuna coaster is born.
DISCLAIMER
This instructable asks you to use sharp things like scissors, exacto knives and pens. It asks you to use sticky things like glue. If you feel you are not responsible enough to use these items without harming yourself or others, please turn back now. I will not be held responsible for people injured, cats glued, or any other mayhem that may ensue due to improper use of the tools described herein.
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the items you will need are:
Cork gasket material
felt floor protectors
a can of tuna in oil
some sort of glue (i use elmers stix-all)
A few notes here. The tuna needs to be tuna in oil. I discovered when making this, that tuna comes in two kinds, Oil, and Water. And, surprisingly, the cans themselves are different between the two types. Tuna in oil, in all the brands my store caries, has 3 small ridges on the lid of the can. Tuna in water on the other hand has one very large ridge on the lid of the can. I knew that the flatter the can lid, the better the cork would glue into it, so the 3 small ridges are a better choice, thus, tuna in oil.
The tools you will need are:
scisors or an exacto knife (whatever you are comfortable using)
pen (a sharpie is a good choice)
maybe a pencil
enough coins to fill a tuna can
a special can opener. (SEE THE NOTE)
About the can opener. The can opener you need for this is special. It is the kind of can opener designed to break the seal, not cut the lid. when you use this can opener, it lifts up the crimp on the can, and lets you lift the lid off, instead of cutting the metal. there are no sharp edges left with this sort of can opener. (i recommend owning one if you have children, cats that eat out of the can, or are just prone to accidents.)
Cork gasket material
felt floor protectors
a can of tuna in oil
some sort of glue (i use elmers stix-all)
A few notes here. The tuna needs to be tuna in oil. I discovered when making this, that tuna comes in two kinds, Oil, and Water. And, surprisingly, the cans themselves are different between the two types. Tuna in oil, in all the brands my store caries, has 3 small ridges on the lid of the can. Tuna in water on the other hand has one very large ridge on the lid of the can. I knew that the flatter the can lid, the better the cork would glue into it, so the 3 small ridges are a better choice, thus, tuna in oil.
The tools you will need are:
scisors or an exacto knife (whatever you are comfortable using)
pen (a sharpie is a good choice)
maybe a pencil
enough coins to fill a tuna can
a special can opener. (SEE THE NOTE)
About the can opener. The can opener you need for this is special. It is the kind of can opener designed to break the seal, not cut the lid. when you use this can opener, it lifts up the crimp on the can, and lets you lift the lid off, instead of cutting the metal. there are no sharp edges left with this sort of can opener. (i recommend owning one if you have children, cats that eat out of the can, or are just prone to accidents.)
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