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Aluminium Candle Holder
We transform an empty aluminium drinks can into a candle holder.
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1
Choose a can with a colour or design that you like. Remove the top of the can with a can opener. Use fine sandpaper to remove most of the design from the can and dull the aluminium to give it a distressed look.

2
Wrap a piece of paper, cut to the shape of the template, around the can and tape in place. (see Template).

3
Trace the outline onto the can using a pencil. Remove the template, put on cotton gloves for protection, and cut around the outline with scissors.

4
Fold the front scallops down (ie. the curved pieces of the template design).

5
Then follow the outlines of the shapes with a dressmakers tracing wheel to create designs in the metal.

6
Finish by using a needle to pierce patterns of holes in the metal so that the candlelight can shine through.







Materials
Empty aluminium drinks can
Scissors
Can opener
Dressmakers tracing wheel
Needle
Paper
Sticky tape
Pencil
Fine sandpaper
Cotton gloves


Cost
This project costs under $5. (The dressmaking wheel cost $2.75).



More Info
All materials can be purchased from your local craft and hardware store.



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