Step 1 – Prepare Cans For each bookmark, you will need one flattened can. If you need help breaking down the cans or flattening the aluminum, check the additional video tutorials at the bottom of this post. Note: You can cover the print, but I prefer to coordinate the can
In today’s post, I will share three methods for adding an engraved look to some upcycled tin can earrings using specialty papers instead of an engraving machine. Check out the full tutorial in the video below. Preparing The Cans The first step is to empty and clean the can. You
If you are new to glass fusing, a microwave kiln might be just what you need. In this post, I share my latest earring design that you can make using one of these small, affordable kilns. This style is a little more complicated than some of my other designs. So,
I enjoy fusing small glass pieces, but sometimes, I am disappointed in my lack of control when shaping the glass. So, I am always happy when I can come up with new shapes and ideas for fusing the glass in my small microwave kiln. Advertising Disclosure: Upcycle Design Lab may
This has to be one of the fastest and easiest projects I have ever shared. There is a small caveat here: it is fast once you have the beads made. I like to make mine from beer and soda cans. I think they are so pretty and shiny once they
I recently had the hilarious experience of getting reacquainted with my 14-year-old self. It was a tiny glimpse into a short window of time. And it revealed a mildly boy-crazy girl suffering from all the melancholy, broody, moody trappings of being 14. How did I run into this younger self,
Hello, In this post, I am sharing a simple fused glass design that you can make using bottle glass and a microwave kiln. If you have never heard of a microwave kiln, it is precisely what it sounds like. It is a small container that turns your microwave into a
Do you accumulate too many plastic bags? Would you like some ideas for using that pesky plastic? Well, today, I have a fun and colorful tutorial on how to make pretty reusable wrapping from those troublesome bags. It’s easy to make these upcycled handmade gift bags. So let’s get started.
Update: This jewelry is made from beads made from beer and soda cans. Learn to make the beads in the video below. Hello, I hope you are feeling cheery and well. We are experiencing a cold snap here in Colorado, with high temperatures in the single digits. Even so, I
I’m a total beginner at metal stamping, but it was fun to give it a try, and I was super excited that I could use my tin can earring blanks for practice. So today, I will share with you how I stamp engraved some of those earring blanks. If you
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