Can-Do Recycled Necklace

Fifty percent of all cans are not recycled, which leaves plenty available for crafts, such as this pendant, fashioned from an Arizona iced tea can.

Crafts Supplies for Can-Do Recycled NecklaceWhat you'll need:

  • Work gloves
  • Tin snips
  • Aluminum can
  • Ruler
  • Black permanent marker
  • Sandpaper
  • Hammer
  • Spray adhesive
  • Balsa wood or basswood, 1/8 inch thick
  • Heavy-duty scissors
  • Wood stir stick
  • Plastic container
  • Resin and hardener (We used EnviroTex Lite.)
  • Two bamboo skewers
  • Small paintbrush
  • Bowl
  • Drill and 1/16-inch drill bit
  • 1 jump ring

 

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Comments (4)
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karen60818094 wrote:

Not sure if this is so recycled as it uses resin which i'd have to buy but arizona tea does have some nice graphics on the cans.

1/12/2011 12:09:41 PM Report Abuse
kpierz wrote:

The design is on the can - this one is from an Arizona Ice Tea can and has the cool cherry tree flowers.

4/20/2010 09:28:38 AM Report Abuse
mcleajc wrote:

The design is on the can

4/6/2010 11:08:43 AM Report Abuse
atthebunker wrote:

Did you skip a step? I have reread the directions several times & can't find where you added a design or picture.

3/25/2010 02:36:08 AM Report Abuse
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