Upcycled Metal Beads - 3 Techniques For Making Beads From Aluminum Soda & Beer Cans

Join me in the Lab today for my latest experiment. Today's tutorial is all about making beads from soda and beer cans.
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Chapters
00:11 - What's Happening in the Lab Today
00:33 - Bottle Cap Beads - Tools and Materials
01:02 - Making Bottle Cap Beads
03:50 - Finished Bottle Cap Beads
04:00 - Large Dome Beads - Tools and Materials
05:15 - Prep Aluminum Parts
07:50 - Assemble
10:37 - Finished Large Dome Beads
11:19 - Rolled Beads - Tools and Materials
13:05 - Cut and Prep
14:58 - Roll and Finish
16:34 - Finished Rolled Beads
16:43 - Where to go next
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[@nonisnest9718]

I thought this would just be entertaining to watch but I didn’t realize I would now want to make aluminum can jewelry!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Noni - I am kind of addicted to my little bead roller. 🙂 I don't know if you saw this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/f2fXfHuwjM6ii5Y I used this method to make some dragonfly decorations. Thanks for watching.🙂

[@Redsonia123_]

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[@kathydowns6307]

Love your ideas.

[@kaboom-zf2bl]

@@UpcycleDesignLab nice buttons ... Beads are a threaded through to make stuff ... buttons are done like this .. in short these aint beads ... now try and make actual beads I have a first nations person who does Beadwork and would love to recycle cans for beads not buttons

[@christiedecker2724]

My mom used to make the last style of beads with paper, these beads are neat. Thank you! I'm a 'reuse, reduce, recycle' type of crafter as well...sitting here crocheting a on a detergent bottle, top portion to make a bag from the bottom...Blessings!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Christie - Nice to meet you. My grandmother tried to teach me to crochet years ago but unfortunately I never learned. Thanks for watching.

[@olgasalazar4045]

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[@lzrd8460]

I really like the pendent beads you made from aluminum can bottoms. I’ve been making these as tree ornaments for years but didn’t think to fill with joint compound. Great tip, thank you.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

We think alike. I made a few Christmas ornaments last year as well. 🙂

[@DeanTheDoctor]

I don't think many of us would have thought to do this. Thanks for showing us how to take ordinary objects and turn them into beautiful ornaments. 😊🌎✨

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching.

[@meridithhill6401]

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[@toletaarmstrong8919]

Several years ago I made paper beads out of shiny magazine pages. Just did it for fun,then visited a resort area and saw the necklaces selling for 16.00. Such a great exercise for your memory and health.🎉

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

It is great for keeping your hands busy. Thanks for watching.

[@kellyjean4981]

Happy you popped up in my feed. Off to check out your other videos

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Kelly - thanks for watching 🙂

[@tlojewelrylove]

That's cool!👍 I thought the big bead with the napkin decoupage was really pretty. I think these larger can bottom beads would make really pretty Christmas ornaments. Thanks for sharing!😊

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. I have had several folks comment on the Christmas Ornament idea. Here is what I came up with if you want to check it out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5KrZq2ogrGoe6c

[@믿음소망사랑-d6i]

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[@andreamills8837]

I enjoyed watching your video on upcycling cans. Do you find the edges are sharp?, and how do you fix this. Thanks

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi - the edges aren't sharp particularly once the beads are made. You do have to be a little careful when working with the metal but it really isn't dangerous. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@SoleildePerez]

This is nice! But, I would not say they are beads. They are medallions! ❤❤❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Sandra - that is a fair point. The first two are kind of more medallions but the last project is actually beads. 🙂

[@user-ry5ec3ub7u]

You make most of the crafts I like. Please don’t stop making them I enjoy very much. I’m disabled and there’s not a lot I can do.. I just started-making beads with that kit you showed. We have a JO-Anne’s up pretty reonably priced,been decoupaging .not good yet. Well goodnight, be wee,

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks so much for watching. I am happy to hear that you're enjoying my zany projects. 🙂

[@rubytat5092]

The rolled Beads in different sizes would make great looking bodies of a garden Dragonfly !

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

I like that idea thanks 😊

[@quinbee_creates]

The second design looks like it would make a neat pocket watch prop, if you added a watch face sticker/die cut/print/whatever to it.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

I thought it kind of looked like a pocket watch too 🙂

[@dianakenealy8573]

Small magnet in between bottle caps would make great fridge fun magnets to show off. Cool I'm going to try this one .ok back to video now. Thx much

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Diana - I love saving bottle caps they are fun for a lot of crafts. So I am always on the lookout for pretty bottle caps. Thanks for your comment and idea.

[@cableknitter7346]

If you don't want the metal duct tape obscurring the colors on outside of the beads, you could try attaching strip of double-sided tape to the inside of the metal triangle instead of the outside.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for your comment. I don't think the double sided tape would be strong enough to hold the aluminum but I have made some beads with clear packing tape instead of the metal tape. Thanks for watching 😊

[@cableknitter7346]

@@UpcycleDesignLab Try it 😉

[@ToriE1073]

Love this! I’m going to try this for Christmas ornaments.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Victoria I am happy you were inspired. Thanks for watching.

[@kfitz192]

Wow! I love these!!! I used to have a Paper Bead making addiction and was always curious about the Paper Bead machine. I think I'll make the pocket watch style for my daughters and daughter-in-law. They're very cool but eventually I'll make some of all of them. You come up with the greatest ideas!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Kathy, this was a fun video to make. I saw someone else using the soda can bottoms as a mold for clay beads and I thought why not just use the can? Cuz that is the way my brain works.🙃 Have a great week.

[@kfitz192]

@@UpcycleDesignLab Brilliant!

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much I really really enjoyed watching you creating all those amazing and awesome bead’s from aluminium cans. I’ve never ever seen this before and I’m very impressed with this idea. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching. I have really enjoyed making the rolled aluminum can beads to use in lots of projects.

[@janpeterson21]

OMG. I have done paper bead rolling and now I’ll try this! Thanks! I

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Jan - Thanks for watching 🙂

[@deby7821]

Hey Cindy, I love these ideas. The pendants are pretty cool. You should get those little pink silicone finger covers at dollar tree to save your fingers while rolling the beads...good for smoothing hot glue too. How are you doing ? I see your fur baby couch is holding up well.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Deby, Thanks for the tip on the finger covers. Rolling the beads hasn't been too bad but I frequently seem to get into trouble with my glue gun. I will be on the lookout next time I am at the dollar tree. Have a great week.

[@deby7821]

You too Cindy.

[@bigtombox]

I watched this video yesterday and today before I go to work I'm making one of the big dome pendants and instead of using an eyelet I'm using a pop tab! I'm only doing one side and keeping the joint compound exposed so I can paint a little design on it! This was honestly an awesome video!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching. I hope you have fun with your project 😊

[@pjackson2064]

That's fascinating. I would need a box of bandaids with that, though

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching 😊

[@lindamannix1247]

You need more fabric around you to absorb the echo in the room.. the first part, not the second . Its all so interesting and pretty !

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching and for the tip.

[@jadeswrapsandbraids]

I love your fur babies. They're adorable

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@vegantattoo7292]

I love your bookends on the couch!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@enchantingmarina5221]

Uhhh really I can actually cut the shape of the bead out by hand wooowwww that's amazing.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Yes it is pretty easy to cut these by hand if you would like to see a demonstration of that process I made an additional video with more details. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kKjcnYOGqrx5qpo Thanks for watching.

[@emeraldlynt9134]

Hint for you. You can use a smooth piece of agate ( or any semi precious stone with a flat edge) in a pinch you can use a glass peebles. I use these when doing gold foiling but it should do the same job

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@elizabethjones2088]

Thankyou from Scotland uk

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Elizabeth - thanks for watching 😊

[@doreenwatson-read]

that was fun to watch, my fav is the second one, they would look lovely on a Xmas tree

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Doreen - we must think alike. I made some Christmas Ornaments in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5KrZq2ogrGoe6c

[@hartmanartsource]

I love these!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@alicebutton6240]

Beautiful beads

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Alice 🙂

[@melz3752]

I think I need to make one of the big ones with a watch motif. Great video!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

That would be fun. Thanks for watching.

[@martyclack8782]

Just a suggestion at the hardware stores or box stores the sell air craft snips they are curved so you can cut circular. I used the in installing gutter down spot openings for gutters. They give a clan cut. Than using the straight cutting pliers .

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for the info. I guess I should give the curved pair a try. 🙂

[@darlahall6583]

Thank You! Your Amazing!! ❣️

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊 🙂🙃

[@Bootbitch]

The bigger can beads would make cool Christmas ornaments

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks I thought so too. So I made some for this video. 🙂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5KrZq2ogrGoe6c

[@KatheD]

great ideas - I love that the paper bead roller works for the cans!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi KatheD - I was pretty excited that the bead roller worked. I didn't really know what to expect. Have a great week.

[@venganzamujer354]

beautiful beads and ideas

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thank you 😊

[@bridgettboswell2431]

So creative

[@DebbieJeansThisAndThat]

Very cool. Thanks for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend. 🌸🌴😃👍

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks you too 😊

[@brigittemdupont5528]

love your dogs

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks they can be a handful. 🙃😀

[@ladyree7575]

So cool ❤️❤️

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@katanyajason3316]

You are so clever!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Katanya 😊

[@sarahstrong7174]

Thankyou for sharing.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@martinemjt]

pretty brilliant. A+

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@gayatrijohnston]

Thanks a bunch

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching

[@NonaMaryGrace1952]

Hello Cindy,very interesting.thank you for sharing this with us. 💕NonnaGrace 🐓

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching.🙂

[@bethatlikeness5458]

When you started the 2nd project all I thought was metal macarons and spray paint. But loved that you showed alcohol die and the napkins I’d rather try that instead. Thank you. I really want to make the beads

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks so much for watching and commenting 🙂

[@toletaarmstrong8919]

I made an aluminum can wreath at Christmas a few yrs ago. Was really pretty.

[@kimarellano3791]

Love it !

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thank you. 🙂

[@islandgirl1949]

That's genius!!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@diannameyers8163]

There are some really pretty tea tin cans to make beads or pendants.🎉❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Dianna - thanks for the tip and for watching. 🙂

[@gabrielleschmidt1435]

I've made the paper beads for years, and currently make can earrings, but never thought of making can beads! Now I have too do both! Do you think you should file the edges a little so that they aren't as sharp?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Gabrielle - thanks for watching. I haven't worried about the edges but you could try that if you wanted to. 🙂

[@victrola2007]

How very fun!!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@releasingendorphins232]

Wonderful Video. Thanks. I have made the paper coiled beads and will definently make metal beads. Why didn't I think of that 1000's of beads later.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@venganzamujer354]

i like the bracelet you are wearing

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@CC12398]

That's what make great furniture ir cabinet pulls

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Cindy 😊

[@CC12398]

@@UpcycleDesignLab I see I had a typo. They would make wonderful hardware! I never knew about it thank you for teaching me.

[@lisajarvis3820]

Glue clean broken egg shell to outside all around the doubled can bottom,dry,alcohol ink,dry and clear gloss acrylic varnish them ~ they 👀 really 😎!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

That sounds pretty. Thanks for watching.

[@marymary5494]

The second bead looks as though they would look great as Christmas tree decor.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

We must think alike because I did use this shape for Christmas decorations 😊😊😊😊 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5KrZq2ogrGoe6c

[@darlas4019]

Neat!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Darla

[@soniabirthwright]

Beautiful 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@you-earnrespect3309]

Obviously I'm a bit late catching your videa but the idea is quite creative and makes beautiful beads. I have a question and hope you can help. I was wondering if you know the size of the eyelet screw used for the large bead? It's difficult to tell in the video, as there are so many available sizes. I also have enjoyed watching you other videos. Xlnt content and clearly presented. Thanks!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi sorry I don't know the exact size of eyelet screw I used. Thanks for watching 😊

[@LucillesParadise36]

Very nice I love it

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Lucille 😊

[@LynGrasso-Jpfc787]

The flat bottle cap would look wonderful (nicely painted) as "Big 🔘 buttond on a top sweater jumper pants - even if they are applied as a fake button w/ a snap behind it. Thank you for the wonderful Ideas.

[@LynGrasso-Jpfc787]

*Big 🔘 Buttons"

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@--6495]

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[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks so much 😊

[@MsOscara]

On the 2nd pendant, why not cut a notch into one of the can edges and affix the screw when you add the joint compound? Then you don't have that large gap where the edges meet.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi yes you could do it that way. I didn't really worry about it since I covered it up with the tape. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@ChattyK-21Valhala.07]

This gave me some great idea for ornaments! And the Beads are so cool! I do have a question though- Are the edges of the beads super sharp? Could it hurt someone to wear it because I love the jewelry so much!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. The beads aren't smooth like regular beads but they aren't going to cut anything. Hope that helps.

[@ChattyK-21Valhala.07]

Thank you for replying! This is quite helpful! It also makes me want to get that machine for paper beads too! 😁

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

@@ChattyK-21Valhala.07 you are welcome. I have really enjoyed mine. 😊

[@joycestandige5724]

Really nifty!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Joyce 😊

[@jairogurgel3059]

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[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching. Someday I may learn how to add subtitles. Thanks for your suggestion.

[@GG_T.V.]

So creative, very beautiful work!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks so much 😊

[@GG_T.V.]

@@UpcycleDesignLab really I started cleaning out some cans since and I intend to cut them either tonight or tomorrow and see what I can make with them... I admire you for not wearing gloves though lol but your art is so beautiful and creative and I mean that from the bottom of my heart. I hope you keep inspiring people to be creative and make things out of material people usually throw away :) have a beautiful day

[@GG_T.V.]

@@UpcycleDesignLab oh also I've been looking for one of those Bead rollers you have that seem to make it so much easier lol I already know I'm going to be addicted to making things out of cans as I am very crafty myself but I would only save the pop tabs and I'd make bracelets, I've been saving them because I want to make a handbag out of them, I've made belts and bracelets... I never realized I could make so much more from the rest of the can lol I'm so thankful I found your channel :) ❤❤❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

@@GG_T.V. Thanks so much for your encouragement. Comments like yours make my day. I have lots more craziness to share. I hope you enjoy your can crafts. If you feel more comfortable wear gloves. I just like to live dangerously. 🤣🤣🤣 Oh and this might put your mind at ease. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3y1lWprZbOfiKc

[@GG_T.V.]

@@UpcycleDesignLab Haha living life dangerously is living for sure, life is short. And thank you :) that's helpful

[@j.m.england6828]

Thanks for sharing these awesome creative ideas, but i was wondering what Millimeter is that HVAC tape, would (3.9) work, that's what i found on Amazon, thanks for showing how you make the metal beads with the beader, i have this beader & thanks for showing the way that you put the foil tape on at the end of the metal beads, i'm looking forward to making these & the bottom ends of cans as pendants, i recently got a Cricut, so i'll put vinyl images on many of my bottom of the can pendants or decoupage, etc. All of your ideas here are great, thank you very much ;-)>

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

So happy to hear that you want to make some of the aluminum can beads. I have had a lot of fun making them and plan to hopefully sell some jewelry at an upcoming craft show. I am curious to see what people think of them. I am sorry but I don't remember any specifics about the tape. I just show it at Home Depot years ago and since it was silver and shiny I had to have it. 🙂 The only tip I can give you is that you don't want the tape to be too bulky. Happy Upcycling!

[@mmariemarkel7482]

Very ingenious! And pretty too. I have that bead roller but never thought to use it for anything other than papers.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks I have really enjoyed this little inexpensive tool. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@sarahbacon3495]

You can probably use fabric to make beads also

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

@@sarahbacon3495 i haven't tried it but I bet it would would 🙂

[@HAWA75]

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[@lisajarvis3820]

Interesting!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Lisa 🙂

[@LauraSoly]

The back of a spoon can also be used as a burnishing tool.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Laura - thanks for the tip.

[@smitamukne6473]

Nice All ❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@LucillesParadise36]

Yay I subscribed to watch more videos

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Lucille - welcome to my youtube family. Thanks for subscribing.

[@sandrastevens2793]

Just a thought to show end product first so People know what they will be making in the end.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Sandra - thanks for your feedback and for watching. 😊

[@LynGrasso-Jpfc787]

Sorry this is my first time seeing your channel, it's been so long since I've done form of "crafts". Anyway, the bottom of the soda can (bubble was so nicely designed, it would be an Awesome 🎄 Tree Decoration. You could lways add a piece of "gathered lace" before you seal them to gether for a bit more Antique look. ❤️ 😉

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Lyn - thanks for watching. We must think alike I did make some Christmas ornaments from the bottom of the cans.

[@janetstryczek3311]

So, what do you do with all the beads?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Janet I have made jewelry but also little plant charms like the bumblebee. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZrdo6h3pd11rqc Thanks for watching.

[@Og-Judy]

2nd project. We used plaster of paris and hair pins

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

I love the ingenuity and using what you have. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@jenniferscott3176]

I had the volume off so that I could watch this while in line so I don't know ur thought process for some of the things ur doing but I like the bottle caps I keep them the way they are and pour resin in them with little things like I bought this packet of small items that are super cute like little lemons 🍋 and small flowers things u would put on maybe nails and I put them in there and do a picture on the other side or inside it and have done one like a locket lead works better as a weight for the bottoms and I again would melt some zink fishing weights and do a thin line then do like a compass that works or pictures and makes it more of a locket then just a weighted whatever it was that bead thing was intresting my favorite thing for using cans was I got a butterfly 🦋 cut thing from sizzle so u run it through it cuts out tons of butter Flys then I used the stamp it came with and do the insides of the butter Flys I like the metals looking ones some a did a transparent paint blue which kept the metal look so the look like the shinny blue morphs that I then did black on the stamp to fill in the markings and lined my ceiling with them doing differnt size makes it look like they are flying a distance away hanging with fishing line helps to make them look like fluttering some I did a spring cutting the body from the wings the spring when the ac kicks on it looks like they are flying in action I have the back room to going out side on back deck pergola so they look really pretty 😍 I saw a bunch at a museum once and was like I want my own fairy land of butterflys 🦋 I also did some in acitate with a sheer look to them in the monarch ones I use a orange 🍊 transparent on the one side and then the black markings on both sides to give it a feeling of real I have seen the birds try to take them on a tree I have them hanging from but it always look like they are flying we have a tall house and fence line so over some areas we did fishing line to keep the birds out of the garden and I hung the bytterflys for a tea party on them it was magical so we left them up storm's make it look so amazing 👏

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

How fun your butterflies sound lovely. I have been interested in a sizzle type cutting machine but I haven't ever used one. Its just another wish list item right now. Thanks for watching. Stay crafty. 🙂

[@myway2653]

I have that bead roller from Hobby Lobby.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Good to know. Thanks 😊

[@47bettie]

WOW! Great idea thank you for sharing! Just subscribed to your channel..Liz.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Elizabeth - thanks for watching and subscribing. Welcome to my little KZbin community. 😊

[@dianakenealy8573]

Sitting between two cutie pies. Love it.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. I do try to film during nap time 🙂🙂🙂

[@kellycarver2500]

If you would have cut or filed a small notch for the eyescrew to inset, it would have saved a lot of hassle. A small file and a razor tipped tool would give you the notch you need. That way, it would fit nice and tight and clean.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for the info. Yes I could probably have made a better way to put the hook in. 🙂

[@sometimesiwander7146]

Thx for the video. Now my Coca Cola cans won’t go to waste! 😂

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching.

[@connievicknair8147]

I keep having trouble with the tape still coming undone even with glue.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Connie - sorry you are having trouble. My suggestion is to use longer pieces of tape you want the tape to wrap all the way around the bead at least once. If that still doesn't work you could try a different brand of tape. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching.

[@SpeedyNelly5]

😊

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching

[@shirleymahoney2087]

HI Cindy I have tried normal filler for the pendant ones, but it didn't set is the joint compound the best one for tin project x

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Shirley - Sorry I am not sure how to answer your question. I just used what we had on hand. I wanted to add a little weight and support you could used any kind of plaster as long as it dries out. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@traceycoles1693]

Are the edges of the rolled beads sharp?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for your question. I have not really found them to be sharp once the bead is rolled up.

[@SageWhite-Rose]

It's funny how you said the bread roller is additive because I was thinking I could watch you do that all day😅

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Dena - thanks for watching 😊

[@franciesjoy1269]

Does the tape every come off? How can we be assured that it will stay down?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi - I have had the tape pop open a couple of time when adding the alcohol ink. I solved that problem by sealing the beads with mod podge before and after adding the alcohol ink. The other thing is that you want to make sure the tape on the end of the bead wraps all the way around the bead at least once. Thanks for watching.

[@dm4859]

Loved your ideas. Will quit turning in all those cans! 😊

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@occipitalneuralgia2339]

I. Wonder just how long the adhesive on the tape lasts though? I have made aluminum can jewelry for the last 23 years…never used the aluminum tape, and never did the rolled beads…so am interested in this technique. I have been searching for a solution like this!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. I am not sure how long the tape lasts but I haven't had any problems yet 🙂

[@shellywilliamswilliamscomp783]

A very good burnishing tool is a knitting needle.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi - thanks for the tip 🙂

[@mirandaclissa2179]

salve molto interessante c e un tutorial per vedere come tagliare con la cricut maker? che impostazioni e che tipo di lama usare?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. The cans are cut with just the regular fine point blade. Here is a link to the tutorial I made for using my Cricut to cut cans. kzbin.info/www/bejne/boelmY2MlK-cbac

[@hairyballbastic8943]

Use a can opener for the bottom part of a pop can :)

[@RabeccaPrimeau]

Is the joint compound heavy?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

It does add weight but I don't think it makes the item too heavy. But you can make the project without it too if you prefer. Thanks for watching 😊

[@lindamannix1247]

Doesn't the edges of the metal bead cut the string ?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

I suppose it could if there was a lot of friction. But the edges aren't razor sharp.

[@kingscorn]

How do you finish the edges of the sharp cuts?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for your question. The edges aren't really a problem once the beads are rolled.

[@mindythompson1318]

I was also wondering if it’s necessary to be concerned with sharp edges. Thanks for asking for me! In case you wanted to be extra careful, I use sandpaper to dull the edges. It works well and doesn’t take long at all.

[@ΛιαΣταυροπουλου-ξ9τ]

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