Introduction: Canned Drink Dispenser
Love refreshing canned drinks but you have no where to put them? Look no further, just follow this easy tutorial on how to make a dispenser for your favorite canned drinks.
Supplies
- Cardboard
- Hot glue gun
- Hot glue sticks
- Measuring tale or ruler
- Canned drink such as La Croix
Optional:
- Marker
- Paint
- Printer
Step 1: Gather Materials
For this project gather these supplies:
- Cardboard
- Hot glue gun
- Hot glue sticks
- Measuring tale or ruler
- Canned drink such as La Croix
Optional items:
- Marker
- Paint
- Printer
Step 2: Cut Out Cardboard
Cut out all of the cardboard pieces shown in the image (A-M). Make sure to label the pieces you cut out with their corresponding letter.
Step 3: Glue a and B
Glue side A onto side B diagonally as show in the image with hot glue. Take your time to make sure the pieces are firmly glued together because you don’t want them falling apart.
Step 4: Glue C to A
As shown in the image, glue side C diagonally to side A and parallel to side B with hot glue. Again make sure the pieces of cardboard are secure.
Step 5: Glue H to Bottom
Glue side H to the bottom of sides A, B and C. Side H is the base of this dispenser.
Step 6: Glue D to Back
Glue side D to the back of the dispenser so the it connects the highest side of A and the sides of C, B and H.
Step 7: Glue G to Top
Glue side G to the top so that the 12 cm part is closer to side D. Make sure that you have folded side G before gluing.
Step 8: Glue I to G
Glue piece I to the end of side G that is closest to side D. This will serve as a handle to pull open the flap.
Step 9: Glue E to Front
Glue side E to the upper part of the remaining front side as shown in the picture.
Step 10: Glue K and L and Glue M and N
Glue side K and L together by one edge as shown in the image. Do the same with sides M and N.
Step 11: Glue Double Pieces
Glue the joint KL piece to side F. Glue the joint MN piece to side F. Make sure to glue these pieces at an angle.
Step 12: Glue F
Glue F the the front of the dispenser at an angle so it is supported by the joint KL and MN pieces attached to it.
Step 13: Enjoy Your Drink Dispenser!
You are now finished with this project. Enjoy!
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