Create Jewelry from Aluminum Cans

Difficulty: Medium

Creating jewelry from aluminum cans is a unique and environmentally friendly way to make fashionable accessories. By cutting and designing shapes from used aluminum cans, you can craft beautiful pieces of jewelry that are both sustainable and trendy.

Materials Needed

Aluminum cans	Buy
Marker	Buy
Jump rings	Buy
Earring hooks	Buy
Beads or charms (optional)	Buy

Tools Needed

Utility knife or sharp scissors	Buy
Tin snips	Buy
Metal file or fine-grit sandpaper	Buy
Small hand drill	Buy
Pliers	Buy

Steps

Step 1
Rinse and dry the aluminum can thoroughly to remove all residue.
Step 2
Using a utility knife or scissors, carefully cut the top and bottom off the can. Cut the remaining cylindrical piece into a flat sheet.
Step 3
Draw desired shapes on the aluminum sheet using a marker. Cut out the shapes using tin snips or sharp scissors.
Step 4
File down any sharp edges of the cut shapes using a metal file or fine-grit sandpaper.
Step 5
Carefully drill holes where you want to attach jump rings or other findings. Use a small hand drill for precision.
Step 6
Use jump rings, earring hooks, or other jewelry findings to assemble your pieces into wearable jewelry.
Step 7
Add any additional decorations, such as beads or charms, and ensure all parts are securely attached.

Create Jewelry from Aluminum Cans

Materials Needed

Tools Needed

Steps

Recycling Categories

Consumer Goods

Electronics

Organic Waste

Industrial Items