Upcycled Jewelry Tutorial - Make Jewelry from Aluminum Soda and Beer Cans

[@buckreed1]

LOVED THE PULL TAB CHAIN!!!! LOOKS STEAMPUNK!!! VERY GOOD IDEAS!!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@anitaangyal4644]

I was thinking the same thing, it looks so steampunky :)

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Cindy, I really really enjoyed watching you create these stunning and gorgeous bracelets with the aluminium bead’s. They are really really stunning too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks I had fun making them.

[@l.m.o.8948]

Polycrylic works great also as a sealer. 🇨🇦

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi - yes I have used polycrylic on a few projects and it is easy to work with. Thanks for watching.

[@ladychicfashion1961]

You make very pretty jewelry.🦋

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@kellycook3914]

The chain is a really great idea!!! 👍

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Kelly 😊

[@diannethomas374]

These are incredible!!!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Dianne. Here are a couple other videos you might like. The first one is more details on how to make the rolled beads. And the second one is a totally different style of bead. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKjcnYOGqrx5qposi=0gZXp3DP2IbRmEpF kzbin.info/www/bejne/np3EiqSspLWGm9Esi=4rZXAfkrfEfh2rOZ

[@anitaangyal4644]

I love your videos, thanks for uploading and keep up the good work! :)

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Anita 😊

[@brendasmyth3196]

I dont think its silly at all ur pieces are unique n i luv them, i luv things that no one else has made so its very clever, what great ideas u have👌💖

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Brenda - Thanks for watching and for your nice comment.

[@joanbowling7914]

Hi your creation is out of thr ordinary.

[@anjanowackadeklopp761]

Wow! So inspiring! Thank you.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@Sharperthanu1]

They also make good ear rings

[@HassanRagheb]

Beautiful

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@claricemoura7895]

Gostei muito dessas peças, ficou bonitos, parabéns pelas ideias 😊🧡😊🧡😊🧡

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@cathycliff8324]

I just made a bracelet and I used a small chain to thread beads on. Worked out great! Thanks for tutorial! Great info!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Cathy - I am happy to hear you enjoyed the project. I wish I could see how it turned out. 🙂

[@juliagomez3793]

gracias por enseñarlo,muy originales😀😀

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@221b-Maker-Street]

I _love_ the chain-linked pendant - it feels very goth-meets-steampunk to me - totally _not_ silly! Am wondering if _three_ ring pulls instead of five would hold equally well _if_ you ever wanted to create a slightly 'lighter' chain - I'm assuming you chose five for strength? The bracelet beads are also particularly lovely I think. Brava, Cindy! 🏆🖤

[@221b-Maker-Street]

PS - Wondering if you can seal the beads with gloss spray varnish instead of the Mod Podge Glossy - not sure if it would be 'toothy' enough to adhere? Just thinking 28 days is rather a long time to wait! 😂

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for your comment/question. You could definitely make a chain with 3 tab links they look a little different but I am sure they would be strong enough. I haven't found I spray sealer that I really like. But I am not that familiar with adhesive sprays. You could also use regular mod podge which doesn't take so long to cure. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@221b-Maker-Street]

@@UpcycleDesignLab Thanks for your reply, Cindy. 🤗

[@pamh.5705]

The can tab chain is seriously cool! Is there any need to glue the cut point after assembling them?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Pam - thanks for watching. I don't think there is any need for glue on the chain. Once all five tabs are in place the links are pretty sturdy.

[@Feeoryne]

thank you!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching

[@violettracey]

Thanks!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@shellywilliamswilliamscomp783]

When I first started to make jewelry, I didn't have crimp beads, so what I did was use a seed bead and go though it a few times then slid it in place and placed 1 tiny drop of super glue, then clip cord and close up. It works great too.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for the tip. I will have to try it. I always seem to have trouble with the crimp beads. They don't seem to hold very well. Thanks for watching :)

[@catlandstraysandferals2844]

WOW WOW WOW !!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@j.m.england6828]

Thanks for sharing these great soda can & tab ideas, i really like your creations here, but the necklace made with the tons of tabs looks quite heavy, but it looks awesome, i like the bottom of the can pendants, a very cool idea, thanks a bunch.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi J. M. Thanks for watching. I am so pleased that you are inspired by my video. You might be surprised by how lightweight the pull tab chain is if you make one. Thanks again for stopping by. 🙂

[@shellywilliamswilliamscomp783]

I was told Flush cutter or flat cutter is the name of the tool you used to cut you cord with.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

I am not familiar with those terms. There is always more to learn. Thanks 😊

[@ShoryoTombo]

This is very clever! Love your work and I'm binge watching your video in my studio trying to figure out on doing something different. Do you have the full tutorial on the decoupage pendant and cord making necklace? Love Loooooove your work!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi - Thanks so much for watching. Sorry I didn't detail that project better.

[@gibbygib764]

You need some crimping plyers. They are worth the 7 bucks at Walmart...lol My dad always told me the right tool makes most jobs easier and more professional looking. You have great ideas. Do you do a lot of craft faires?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Gibby - My dad says the same thing and its true. Thanks for the tip I am embarrassed to say that I didn't know that there was such a thing as crimping plyers. I will definitely have to get a pair. I haven't been to a lot of craft fairs but I am planning to attend one before the holidays. Thanks for watching.

[@gibbygib764]

@@UpcycleDesignLab That's cool, they where probably of the same generation. I say that to you and then rig up my own twisty thing to try and make the beads from pop cans...lol I took the little "key" off of a canned ham and modified it to make my beads with. I hadn't seen the device you use, but I'll keep my eyes out for one when I get some money. 😊 I am also learning how to do needle felting, which is a good frustration getter outter....just don't poke yourself with the needle, ouch. Was wondering what part of the country your in. I find a lot of old small chandelier light fixtures that are broken and I dewire them and replace all of the bulbs with the cheap solar lights from the dollar tree. They make beautiful out door lighting for a gazebo or even hanging from a tree branch. I've traveled around the country a bit and noticed each region has their own types of recycled favorite. Was wondering what part of the country you hang your hat. I'm a small town farm girl and was taught to fix things instead of throwing them out. So I make up a bunch of stuff. Have you ever just stood in the plumbing ilse at home Depot and envisioned a flamingo made out of PVC pipe? The poor workers are always coming up and asking if they can help. I tell them thank you, but no cause I don't use stuff the normal way. It's more of a creative process. I always giggle and let them just think I'm a silly woman who don't know what's she's doing and then a few weeks later I bring what I was making back in and show them how I used their bits and bobs....lol Have a good day 🤗

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

@@gibbygib764 oh yes we must think alike. I recently bought some fabric and the cashier ask what I was making. She didn't really know what to say when I told her I was making a wedding dress out of aluminum cans. 🤣🤣🤣

[@kfitz192]

Love! 🐦💝🐦

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Kathy 😊

[@deby7821]

Hi Cindy, love the jewelry. Hey..have you seen all the videos on making your own alcohol inks ?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Deby Thanks 😊. I have actually made alcohol ink from old markers once. It worked well on paper but it is not as concentrated as the commercial stuff. Thanks again.

[@deby7821]

@@UpcycleDesignLab I saw a video where printer ink and 97% alcohol was used. I tried the permanent markers too. You did such a good job on the jewelry pieces.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

@@deby7821 printer ink Humm now I am intrigued Thanks 😊

[@sandrajohnson2489]

I would like to know what tool you used to punch little holes in the aluminum for a pattern.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Sandra - I'm sorry but I don't know what you are asking about.

[@sandrajohnson2489]

@@UpcycleDesignLab Oh maybe you didn't do this to your aluminum. The small holes would be like in an old tin pie 'safe'. Little holes punched in.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

@@sandrajohnson2489 I have used thumbtacks to punch holes in the aluminum for some of my projects and there is a piercing tool that I got attached dollar tree that I use as well.

[@cableknitter7346]

You could probably spritz a spray light coating of sealer onto beads before painting on the ModPodge, so the color won't smear off so much. Or even dip them into a dixie cup of watered down ModPodge to seal the alcohol ink, then brush full strength after 1st coat has dried.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for you tips. I haven't worried too much about it but you are correct I am sure there are other sealers and methods to try. Thanks for watching.

[@cableknitter7346]

@@UpcycleDesignLab No, thank YOU! For posting these wonderful tutorials... so inspiring, and lovely work! 😊👍🏽

[@kdsrbaldwin4621]

Could u use Rit dye instead of alcohol ink?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Shaune - Thanks for your question. You could try it but my guess is that it would not work as Rit dye is intended to penetrate into the fibers I suspect that the color would not adhere to the aluminum. Thanks for watching.

[@paulafernandes2127]

Olá. Mais uma subscrita. Por favor,legendas em português. Assim,as micangas...de lado,não cortam?! Alumínio,sem proteção,cortaram de lado,ao mexer. Bjssss Portugal.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Paula - welcome to my youtube family. I am so happy to have you join. I don't know how to add subtitles but I will try to learn about it. To answer your question the edges of the beads aren't really sharp once the bead is rolled. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@paulafernandes2127]

@@UpcycleDesignLab Olá. Por favor, tradução. Fica se na mesma,quem não lê inglês! Bjsss

[@charoborquezflores1903]

👏👏👍🌟

[@diro6232]

I was hoping to see a tutorial on actually making the aluminum can beads, etc.😢

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi here is what you are looking for kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKjcnYOGqrx5qpo

[@lorettarobinson8524]

If you cut the cord on an angle it would be easier to do..

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Loretta - Thanks for the tip. 🙂