Aluminum Can to Fashionable Earrings Tutorial

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  Step 1

  Empty, rinse and dry an aluminum beverage can. Using tin snips [with extreme caution] carefully deconstruct the can and flatten out the main sheet. Using a ruler and Sharpie and snips, or a large paper hole punch, cut out two matching shapes. If using a square or rectangle it is a good idea to nip off the tiniest bit of each corner to avoid sharp points.

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  Step 2

  Using an embossing folder and machine, sandwich your metal in the folder and run through the machine to impress a pattern.

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  Step 3

  Using sand paper or a file, sand sharp edges till smooth. Wipe away any dust. Apply metal paint or patina products as desired. Once dry, gently sand back surface to reveal the raised design.

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  Step 4

  Hole punch the metal and add jump rings and earring findings.

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  Step 5

  Wow your friends with your amazing transformation of trash to treasure!

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