Can Can Flowers

A free hair accessory project featuring bobby pin findings from Rings & Things.

Created by: Toni Plastino

Suggested Materials:
2 each #30-822-3 Bobby Pin, 10mm Round Pad (Silver Plated)
1 each #30-822-7 Bobby Pin, 10mm Round Pad (Antiqued Copper Plated)
3 each #37-099-15-3 Head Pin, 1.5", Standard, Ball End (Silver Plated)
3 each C&C 4mm corrugated glass beads
2 to 3 Aluminum cans (from the recycling bin)

Tools and Supplies:
#84-758-10 Kato Liquid Polyclay™, 8oz (Clear Medium)
#60-260 Adhesive, E-6000®, 3.7oz
#69-234 Tool, EuroPunch Pliers, Round, 1.25mm Hole
2 styles of flower-shaped craft punches (available from scrapbooking or craft supplier)
heavy scissors or shears (for cutting cans)
paint brushes
wax paper

Designer Tips:

Cut and flatten aluminum soda cans of your choice. Pick ones with interesting colors and patterns.
Cut flower shapes with craft punches.
Paint the flowers with Liquid Polyclay. Place them on wax paper on a cookie sheet and bake according to the manufacturer's directions. This coating makes the flowers feel rubbery and prevents scratching.
Punch holes in flowers, add them to a head pin and stack as shown.
Glue in place with E-6000.

For additional details about techniques used in this design, see:
Gluing Hints for Metal Findings

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