How to Make a Bottle Cap Locket

Edited by Specialagent001, Krystle, Yoolivia, Maluniu and 3 others

Ever wanted a cute locket but could not find any in the store? You can make one yourself. Not only will this add a personal touch to your locket, but you will also save money. This article will show you how to make your own bottle cap locket.

Steps

1
Wash the bottle caps thoroughly and leave them to dry.

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2
Flatten the bottle caps using pliers or a hammer.
3
Paint the bottle caps. This will give them a nice look. Choose a colour scheme of your choice.
- If you want your bottle caps to be glossy, you can use nail polish.
- If you want them to look casual, you can use paint.
4
String some pearl beads.
5
Tuck the loose ends of the strings into the beads.
6
Cut off any excess string .
7
Glue the beads to the bottle caps.
8
Cut a small piece of ribbon and glue each end of the ribbon to the bottom of the bottle caps.
9
Decorate the locket as you wish.
- You can apply a thin coat of white glue if you want your locket to be long-lasting.
- Stick pictures on the bottle caps, if you wish.
- Write down messages or quotes to adorn the bottle caps.
- String any baubles or other decorative materials.
10
Close your locket . Make a small stitch with the needle and thread. This will prevent the locket from falling .

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Tips

Spread a newspaper on your working area to avoid staining the floor with paint or glue
You can ask a grown-up to help you flatten the bottle caps.

Warnings

Be very careful when flattening the bottle caps

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