![]() ![]() I have found my scissors have become slightly magnetic, I dont know if it is from cutting the metal or just the number of magnets I have around, either way it is handy for catching the small bits of steel. Scissors: I am using “5 Star General Purpose Scissors” they are very sturdy and have no problem cutting the metal. Steel cans often have a top made of aluminium." - Wikipedia, hope this helps. Update: As can composition seems to be such a talking point I did some research "Most metal beverage cans manufactured in the United States are made of aluminium, whereas in some parts of Europe and Asia approximately 55 percent are made of steel and 45 percent are aluminium alloy. If you wish to do your own decoration on both sides you could remove the can's original design with wire wool, or cover it with aluminium tape. The average 330ml can should give you a sheet of metal 8” long by 3 to 3.5” wide, enough to make 3 to 4 medium sized butterflies. Your can should say what type it is, alternatively you can use a magnet to quickly sort them. At the end of the day the differences are not that important but you may have a preference. Steel cans are often a darker colour on the inside, this affects the final colour of your markers, Steel cans are attracted to magnets. I have found some differences in the two types of can: Aluminium is often a thinner gauge metal, making it easier to cut but also more flimsy and susceptible to tearing and breaking. ![]() Coke or Pepsi? More accurately Aluminum or Steel? Coke cans are aluminum, Pepsi cans are steel, of cause other brands are available. Empty Can: Obviously! Rinsed and allowed to dry. Also added a new photo of the butterflies in situ.Īlthough the photo shows quite a few tools, some are just to demonstrate alternative tools for the same job and you should have most of them around the house. Update 2: Again I have made some changes to the cutting the can step to include weibbed's method of dismantling the can, weibbed has a lot more experience working with cans than I do and consequently their method is by far the best. It actually works quite well although it does pose some issues, I have added this alternative method to the cutting the can step, so you can choose which you prefer. Update: Following a suggestion by scraptopower, I went back and investigated the use of a can opener to remove the top of the can, I had tried this before but obviously with the wrong type of opener. Edit: Only after publishing did I see bauble's Drink Can Craft instructable it also features making butterflies and has some other great ideas for things to do with cans, do check it out. ![]() I hope you both enjoy, and find this Instructable useful. I find the process quite addictive which is handy as I intend to make a lot of these and use them to create wall art in a way similar to Villinski's, you could also turn them into fridge magnets or perhaps stick them to hair clips. As with all my Instuctables I have probably over done it with the photos and descriptions, and have made a few mistakes during the process, nothing serious and I will point them out as we go. Although there are some great Instructables on here for making butterfly charms and ornaments or reusing drink cans, none that I can see are similar to this one. I had to try it and whilst my efforts aren't a shade on Villinski's, I found it to be a surprisingly simple process and one that can be done with household materials, and with no specialist knowledge. Then last week I stumbled on the art of Paul Villinski, who turns old Beer cans into beautiful works of art by making them into butterflies and birds. I have tried making a mini chest of draws, gift boxes (there is a very good Instructable by Mangetout for that) and cookie cutters, the latter worked very well and went down a treat when I used it to make Peppa Pig cake decorations for my Goddaughters 2nd Birthday. For some time and for reasons I'm not entirely sure of, I have been trying to find a good use for used soda cans. ![]()
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