Bottlecap Fun!

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  Step 1

  Heres what you'll need:

  -Some clean bottlecaps (I bought mine from the supermarket)

  -Clear drying glue (I used 'Inksentials Glossy Accents' but I guess PVA etc would work too!)

  -pretty scrap paper, wrapping paper, magazines, newspapers etc

  -sticker letters (or handcut letters)

  -other small things to decorate eg buttons, bling, stickers, lace, ribbon etc

  -scissors

  -a pen/pencil

  -a circle punch (optional)

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  Step 2

  Trace rough circles onto the BACK of your paper.

  (If you have a circle punch, this is where it comes in very handy!!)

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  Step 3

  Roughly cut the circles out - it doesn't matter too much if they're a bit dodgy.

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  Step 4

  Place the circles inside the bottlecap. They dont need to be stuck down as the glue will later hold them in place.

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  Step 5

  Start arranging other bits and pieces on top. You can layer them up, just make sure they don't rise too high.

  This is where you'll add buttons, lace, paperclips, photos, letters, chipboard, fabrics - the possibilites are endless!!

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  Step 6

  Take your glue (whichever youve decided to use).

  This one is great as it has a very fine nib...

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  Step 7

  Squeeze the glue into the bottlecaps. I start around the edges and make sure its completely sealed, and then I fill the centre. Try not to lift the glue and start again as it tends to make air bubbles.

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  Step 8

  This is what they will look like, completely covered.

  Allow them to dry until completely clear and solid. My glue only takes about 2 hours.

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  Step 9

  And here are some that have dried! I spelt out my friends name and I plan to make a wall hanging for her.

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  Step 10

  My friends initials - these have a nice texture as Ive used lace, buttons and some bling!!

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  Step 11

  Here I painted a frame and then glued strips of patterned paper to it. I coated it in a gloss to give some shine.

  The bottlecaps spell out my name and I just superglued them to the centre of the frame!! It now hangs on the wall in my art room!

• Step 12

  Thanks for looking! Hope you like it!!

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onyxdoll · 2 projects 6th March 2011

These look so vintage. Love em!

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Jill T. · Sacramento, California, US · 7 projects 6th April 2010

These are really cute. More Christmas gift ideas! Love it.

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Cyanide Sweetheart · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US · 23 projects 5th April 2010

How fun! I just made some last night and now I see your tutorial! I love the uses of the Glossy Accents, although I usually set my projects to cure overnight (sometimes after a few hours they are still tacky)

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PirateNicky · Baumholder, Rhineland-Palatinate, DE · 1 project 2nd April 2010

Love it! Great tutorial. Can't wait to get my stuff together and make it!

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Alice · Poland, Ohio, US 21st February 2010

wow, i love this <3

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lena · Richmond, Virginia, US · 2 projects 29th December 2009

what an awesome idea!

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Dee S. · London, GB · 41 projects 13th October 2009

I love this. It must be a sign, I've just finished cleaning the bottle caps I collected. I'm going to get off my back side and go punch/flatten them. Got ideas for a necklace, watch this space.

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Jen G. · U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado, US 30th June 2009

so cute.. i just wanted to let you know that if you trace a quarter it fits inside the bottle cap. you sometimes need to cut it down a little but it is a good guide.

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goldielocks . · New York, New York, US · 3 projects 23rd April 2009

i love them they r so kwel

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goldielocks . · New York, New York, US · 3 projects 23rd April 2009

i love them they r so kwel

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