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Bottle Top Magic

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Group:Crafty Recyclers
Swap Coordinator:wolfeagle (contact)
Swap categories: Crafts  Handmade  Bottle Caps 
Number of people in swap:10
Location:International
Type:Type 3: Package or craft
Last day to signup/drop:May 16, 2010
Date items must be sent by:May 31, 2010
Number of swap partners:1
Description:

For this swap, you will take 2 bottle caps from any type of bottles (examples include but are not limited to:2 liter bottle tops, beer and soda metal caps, milk lids, soda can pull tabs, perfume bottle tops, wine corks, etc.) and make them over in to something else. I have seen these items turned in to great magnets, pin cushions, jewelry, etc. Use your creativity to transform 2 bottle tops into something fun for your one partner.

Thanks to @nmterrier for the suggestion. Have an idea, feel free to share it with me.

Looking forward to your creations. Have fun.

Discussion

Swan 04/28/2010 #

I would like to try something with the metal caps, but I don't know what kind of glue or resin to use. Does anyone have suggestions?

whateverschwing 04/29/2010 #

Diamond Glaze or Liquid Laminate

wolfeagle 04/29/2010 #

@Swan I actually use a 2 part resin -there are many different brands, found in hardware stores and some craft stores where you mix equal parts together, mix, and then use. I use Diamond Glaze more as a sealant than a filler. If you are just experimenting and want an easy sealer, then clear nail polish can work and you may already have it on hand.

earthnk 05/ 4/2010 #

What glue is best to use for metal pin backs to stick and stay on the back of bottle caps? Please and thanks. I can tell you elmers doesn't work :-)

wolfeagle 05/ 4/2010 #

I like e6000 glue or jewelry glue. The e6000 smells but it works wonderfully. If you can let it dry in a garage, laundry room, outside, then it is best (somewhere with a lot of ventilation) and the smell lessens over time.

earthnk 05/ 5/2010 #

Thank you wolfeagle. I will look for this e6000. I'm watching your bottlecap swap :-)

thegreengriffin 05/ 6/2010 #

I glue everything with e6000!! I LOVE it! and it will totally glue magnets! To find a glue that will work you just have to read what it says it will glue on the back of the bottle. If it says metal, you're good!

craftycol 05/10/2010 #

hI ALL LOVE TO JOIN THIS ONE i USUALLY USE DEMENTINAL MAGIC. but a friend said liquid nails is great 4 putting brouch backs on. Can I squish the caps?

wolfeagle 05/11/2010 #

I love liquid nails also...though I dont use it often. It works great for putting mirrors on a surface, etc, as it will never come off. You can squish your bottle caps....it's fun.

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