Drink Can Tinwork

Here's how to make a charming little embossed metal box out of an aluminium drink can.
It's really easy to do and requires no special tools.
The edges of the metal can be quite sharp though, so watch your fingers!

[@sinisterhipp0]

Oh shit! I’m subscribed to this channel more recently. And I just stubbled across this video. I think I saw this video and made a box probably close the time you realised the video. KZbin is much bigger now but I end up on your channel again. I don’t even need to watch the video the information for some reason has been retained in my head for over 10 years.

[@humanitarianharjot402]

What the...🤔 It's really a piece of art!~

[@saiaddict]

no way ! i watched this yeeeeears ago ,i tryed like 10 times to make them but i could never quite get it good , i might retry this now like 8 years later

[@Gripprear69]

How did it go? If you have done any.

[@Dashyrre]

Did you?

[@francescairving2678]

Been loving your channel for a year now. But only decided to go back and watch your old work... Just as lovely as your new stuff!❤️

[@pernanjp]

I haven't done this yet, but I've done similar "motions", and I agree. I think a full can would be easier than a flat sheet to handle because you don't need to anchor it to a surface and keep it still. It would be easy to hold one end while moving the sandpaper around the other end without missing any edges. Some people would even like to leave the paint on an use that as the outside of the box, without embossing.

[@terriberg29]

So pretty and you made it easy to see all the squares with the diagrams! I've always loved tin square ceiling tiles and wanted to use them, but they are very expensive! This is a great alternative and a great way to upcycle! Thanks!

[@Randomona]

This video has inspired me to experiment with soda cans a lot and I still learn so much! Thank you.

[@AtomicShrimp]

You're right - it's worth practicing on a spare piece of metal to work out just the right technique. If you use too yielding a material underneath the metal, this can also cause the lines to cut through.

[@AtomicShrimp]

The central square is 2 inches - the side panels are an inch tall and the tabs are any size you like (depending mostly on the amount of remaining metal). If you look up the related articles on the Atomic Shrimp website, you'll find some additional printable templates for other shapes.

[@katterkat58]

Thank you. I was hoping you had the measurements in the description of the video. You need to pin this to the comments section before it gets lost in the shuffle. I am making one of these for my husband for Christmas. Thank you again.

[@LovinglfDesigns]

The aluminum used in soda cans in the USA is very thin and prone to snapping as many have discovered. It's possible to reinforce it using aluminum foil tape, which can be found in the electrical section at the hardware store. Embossing looks just as beautiful on the aluminum foil tape. An added benefit is that the aluminum foil tape is strong enough to seal the sharp edges. Use the aluminum foil tape on the inside of the box so the tape lines are hidden. Great video by the way.

[@leomorgan3105]

Five years later and still one of the most amazing craft videos out there. I just can not believe that this is the only one of its kind, not only on KZbin, but anywhere that can be searched by Google, Ask, or Yahoo! If I am wrong, please let me know where to find them (even though I doubt they would be the equal of this one). P.S. This is NOT a paid political advertisement. P.P.S. "AtomicShrimp"?

[@slydoll7877]

It's proper, beautiful craft isn't it?

[@TheSpelledMilk]

Leo Morgan You are exactly right. I looked all morning. The only video of its kind. Great video, I'm so glad I found it.

[@user-tr2dh4xx6u]

Theres alot of crafts like this online but yes this one is done prettt well

[@Yorkie2]

Brilliantly explained and illustrated. Thankyou.!!

[@twangya]

This is beautiful and amazing! Thank you so much for putting it up here!

[@macolady]

That is the best explanation, step by step with clear instructions and filming/showing the steps I've seen on youtube period. Thanks!

[@cheliae8560]

This is BRILLIANT!! Thank you so much!!

[@ajnafes]

Mann thats what i can call an out of the box idea :)

[@topcatskk]

Just a Great video Simple Nice Clear Detailed Instructions.......! Just shows the way a video clip should be made ! PLEASE MAKE MORE Tom - Ireland.

[@AtomicShrimp]

From experience, it's harder. When flattened, the metal has dips and bumps in it, which make it hard to remove all of the paint - also, it makes more of a mess. When the can is full, it's rigid and this makes it much easier to work on the surface.

[@paulfrost8952]

I found youtube video were someone used a clothes iron to flatten the sheet then removed the print on the outside.

[@Kirodev]

Oh my goodness...this is amazing and I will absolutely do this next time I visit my parents since they're the ones that buy coke cans. You, good sir, are a wonderful gift from God

[@lincolnyellick]

Watching older shrimp videos are really best enjoyed in black and white.

[@Paulol100]

Great video Thanks Your wonderful voice made me homesick...Ann in Canada

[@algae1000]

Brilliant!

[@MDaVela]

Absolutely Brilliant! I'm serious, it is very creative and easy to do. Thank you.

[@woodenshoelane]

Great video! Thanks 4 sharing! Love ur accent :)

[@AtomicShrimp]

Sorry to hear that. It sometimes happens - might be worth trying a completely different brand of can - and experiment a bit with different amounts of pressure when scoring the lines with ballpoint. Unlike card crafting, you can't fold this stuff more than absolutely necessary (so folding over then back will definitely crack the seam)

[@youvinicio]

Hello I'm from Italy and appreciate your work...very nice!!

[@MsSmart0707]

I'm very excited to try this wonderful project. How creative & talented, thank you for sharing.

[@TerTheBearWilliams]

This is such a lovely and unique way to use old aluminium drink cans! Thank you for sharing!

[@ElisavanYaslana]

love the term 'upcycled' very fitting for this project!

[@AnneGirlCarrots]

This gives me a GREAT idea to make a backsplash tin tile for my kitchen apartment above the stove! Thanks!

[@nanitaheart]

Very pretty!

[@JadedByEntropy]

wow this is amazing. Pop Tab Ingenuity brought me here lol i'm sooo using these as gift boxes...ive been folding origami ones, but this is awesome

[@leloodallasmultipass]

@Magnulus you might try scoring the lines with a very large sized ball point pen so that the creasing occurs over a larger surface area, thereby distributing the stresses.

[@theelaavar]

I need some small boxes to put my single use soaps in and this is beautiful! I'm going to have to see how cost effective it is to make some. Thanks!

[@BernhardHofmann]

This is the first time I've seen this. What a great little project. Your voice is just amazing by the way. I wish i had your accent.

[@Morbius1963]

Very "non-U", actually, some might say. No offence intended. Well explained though.

[@CreatorCade]

That's great now I'm going to try this as soon as Christmas is over.

[@lizzyanthus1]

Beats the heck out of tossing it in the trash can or recycle bin! Thanks for a great vid!! And I like AnnieGirlCarrots idea of a backsplash! Hmmm....

[@appleturnover41]

thats a little work of art, thanks for sharing

[@caroljmartinez]

It will work with embossing folder. What a cute idea. Thanks for sharing your idea!

[@geraldinegranado3386]

💚❤💚❤💚 thank you! Been looking for ideas for an outdoor shadow box for my Christmas tree 🎄

[@gm67637]

Think you are a very smart, creative guy---I subscribed.

[@Kavaji1979]

Very unique. Love this idea.

[@faithhopelove7777777]

Beautiful! think I'll make wall tiles using this technique! Thank you!

[@dezi1768]

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

[@gharoujimy8292]

So beautiful 😍

[@ZeeZeeTope]

Thank you! That is just beautiful!

[@dokujunkie8655]

good instructional video... the box looks nice, too

[@stanky6261973]

Phenomenal work!! TFS

[@boardluva108]

Just finished the top and I'm onto the bottom after dinner :D Thanks for this tutorial!! I really appreciate it!!!

[@LMRitwock]

MIND=BLOWN!!!!! I will definitely be trying this out, thanks so much for this tutorial.

[@demnlordd666]

this is cool. what a good use of commonly available materials! my girl thought that it was a cool project, said that the boxes were cute. might have to try my hand at something like this soon. I love making things, especially when the materials and set up tools aren't super pricey. thanks for the idea.

[@craftylittlerthings]

fantastic I loved this

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Great idea, so effective too!!!!! It's amazing what you can do. I will certainly have a go at this too. Well done & thank you.

[@SharonLippincott]

I love your design! Pure acetone nail polish remover makes short work of paint on aluminum pans.

[@DeadlyDad]

What a brilliant idea!

[@JustBySoco]

Great job!! You impress me!!

[@eastendcrafter19]

Very nice. Looking forward to trying it. Thanks!

[@CatOwens]

So brilliant, I am going to do this. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful talent :D

[@matildewilliams5297]

Gorgeous, fantastic, amazing awesome!!!!!!!!!

[@xsunshine728x]

i just recently received a sketchbook for my birthday just a few days ago, i wasnt quite sure what i wanted to draw on it, but after seeing this video, all ive wanted to do is cover it on soda cans... thank you so much for uploading this video :D:D

[@mordred2002]

Really nice inspiration. I appreciate it very much here from Brazil.

[@yesnobabu]

hey thats so great,i never thought these cans are so worthfull to make such beautifull art.......you made it so great and inspiring...

[@AtomicShrimp]

Make sure you get an aluminium can, not steel (test with a magnet - if it sticks, choose a different can), experiment with the folding technique on a spare piece of metal first, before you invest a lot of effort in making a pretty pattern - a lot of people are saying they had problems with the metal cracking along the crease lines

[@tinilee64]

Thanks for the tip! Very wise. We have friends that live in Bali they brought as a gift for me. I ran across your video quite some time ago and again this morning. 😊 I recycle ♻️ so I have tons of tin cans so with some practice I hope to make one as nice as yours.You make it look so simple. When I do conquer your technique I’ll be back to let you know.. until then be well thank you again for sharing your talent.

[@mrgardenprojects1783]

Amazing video. I really like what you have done with an empty can of drink. I'm going to have to try this for myself. Thanks for sharing.

[@ShoshiPlatypus]

A beautiful little box made from free materials! That I like. Good video tut, too!

[@chaitanyakrishnan]

this project is so simple and brilliant! i've only done animals(well bugs mostly) in the past (search my videos for "can crab") will definitely give this one a shot thanks for sharing

[@lucretiaonutube]

Awesome! I'm going to try this out as soon as possible. Thanks for sharing

[@PeridotEyes]

Delightful! I'm absolutely charmed by how wonderful this is. Good show, Atomic Shrimp.

[@googalsalot]

Wow, absolutely perfect tutorial for what I want to achieve. Many thanks

[@alexandregb566]

It's very interesting. I've never thought about that.

[@philipareed]

Oh, Mike. This sounds so clinical compared to your contemporary fare. You have softened your prose beautifully. I want to tell you something: Should I have a list of things (anything) I like, I work backwards (least liked first), unlike many people. You are last.

[@AtomicShrimp]

Thank you - that's very kind. I actually intend to be revisiting this craft quite soon, so a direct comparison of style will be possible!

[@aimeemacdn]

This is brilliant, thanks for posting! I can't wait to have a go.

[@JohnTheHater]

I want to do this in copper, but I'll practice with some cans first... LOL Cool idea, thanks.

[@jazzettescreations]

Awesome!!! Great job!!

[@michellebogle5428]

that was so freakin cool dude! Thank you for sharing that. I loved it!

[@MrDebbiedudah]

Lovely amazing craftsmanship! Can't wait to have a go!

[@tyle72]

What a great idea. Thank you for sharing . I can't wait to start my own metal box, and I'll be careful

[@828burke]

This would be neat to try using alcohol inks and some kind of sealer on, or maybe to use as a base for electroplating

[@KraftwithaK]

This is a really nice project and a well done video. Thank you. I've put it on my Pinterest.

[@yummibear]

This is fantastic. I can't wait to try this. Thank you so much for sharing. :D

[@AtomicShrimp]

Thanks for the advice. I tried flame annealing over the gas hob, but the metal is really thin and it's easy to melt and deform it. Maybe a bunsen burner choked so it produces a cool yellow flame?

[@KonnyKrafter]

Great job! THANX for sharing this project idea =-)

[@XCinderellaX20]

oh thats a cool dea to recycle!!! Love it!

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

Brilliant tutorial and project! Thank You!

[@danib242]

This is awesome! I have so many ideas I can't wait to execute!

[@nanaof6babies]

I LOVE this! How brilliant!

[@behnsohn2007]

so beautiful to watch, simple and clear. Thanks for this one :)

[@angelasheppard8477]

changing my mind about aluminum cans.not just for recycling anymore

[@ImpishDIY]

Oh wow, that looks beautiful. I'm so tempted to try this!

[@RosbifFrog]

this is very creative. I love it. I would love to make some of these.

[@TheBlackCatStudios]

Wow..very creative! Love this. Thank you for sharing ; )

[@nicknamednickify]

Thanks for the great idea. I made a new top for a pencil box that I like to carry my pens and stuff around in. I had to use a Peace Tea size can. I used a nautical theme and got a lot of good comments on facebook.

[@kathberry8]

..this is one of the most wonderful things I've ever seen...

[@MichellesHandmadeCreations]

Great project. TFS!

[@MsAngelique]

You could sell those for cheap but still make profit

[@danslavide]

this is so neat! can't wait to try it. thanks for the tutorial :)

[@ELECTRONICAMOM]

YOU ARE AN EXCEPTIONAL ARTIST !

[@MissWitchiepoo]

Wow that is beautiful!!

[@ritaspratlen]

How wonderful!!! Thanks so much!!

[@Liquidcadmus]

fantastic idea. very nice :)