Dragonfly Christmas Ornament Upcycled Pop Can and Paper

Hi There,
Welcome to the Upcycle Design Lab. I like to craft with recycled, repurposed, and unwanted materials. If you enjoy reusing repairing and re-imagining old items, I hope you will stick around and check out some of my other Upcycling tutorials.
In this video, I will show you how I made a dragonfly Christmas ornament from magazine paper an aluminum can, and electrical wire.
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To jump ahead or backward in this video use the following time stamps
00:15 - Intro
1:02 - Tools and Materials
2:49 - Paper Intro
3:41 - Cutting Paper
5:44 - Rolling Beads
11:27 - Stripping and Cutting Wire
13:29 - Assembling Dragon Fly Body
20:41 - Making Wings
26:26 - Attaching The Wings and Legs
30:55 - Finished Dragon Fly
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[@astzfat3319]

NICE! Thank you!
I used glass beads.
Turned them into mobiles.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

I bet the glass is beautiful. Thanks for watching.

[@pamelastoddard3838]

My husband and I collect dragonflies. I may suggest we make these together. What a fantastic idea! Thank you!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching. I am so happy that you were inspired. Have fun with the project.

[@lillieberes9690]

I can't wait to make this project with my 15 year old granddaughter. Every week or two we start a new project using as many recycled products as possible. Not only can we help save the planet ,
But we have so much fun creating cool stuff 😂 Thanks for sharing your talented ideas with us ❤

[@marschelldunn1585]

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[@judef.2876]

We collect them also! Amazing all the various things folks use to create them. I really am delighted with this one out of recycled products!

[@charlireed9555]

Oh My Word... You had me a "Dragonfly!" This is amazing!!! Thank you for sharing. - God Bless from Lehigh Acres, Florida... SWFL

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Charli - thanks for watching. Here is another version that I made and I like it even better if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@joetate739]

Love tour teaching style! Makes everyone feel like they can do this.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Joe - that is very kind of you to say.

[@alanbirkner1958]

Thanks so much. For outdoor use, I'll use plastic beads and coated wire. Tina, Al's wife

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@loril.mangold8160]

What a great idea, I Love Reuse, Reduce, and recycle, and your dragonfly is a great project, it reminds me of the steampunk movement

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@lottiesmith8937]

I just found your RUclips channel this evening and was very intrigued on how you make your dragonflies. It's very beautiful! I've always been interested in dragonflies for many years and think they are very beautiful. Thank you for sharing your crafts idea!❤️

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Lottie - thanks for watching and commenting. I made another version of dragonfly in this video if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@merrycraker1262]

I just found this dragon fly tutorial, it's a lovely item! If I could make a suggestion, it would be helpful to be able to see the project you are working on so if you could have one set to the side it would be helpful for those of us who need a visual. The few seconds at the beginning that showed the dragon fly aren't long enough to remember what it looked like as you are working. I really enjoyed the video! Thanks!!😊

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

@@merrycraker1262 Hi Merry - thanks for watching and for your feedback. 🙂

[@lucylu8358]

Thank you!
It es so beautiful ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Lucy 🙂

[@nitaneta4025]

Truly Beautiful.
TY so much for this…. I Love Dragonflies n papier-mâché, which at some point I went crazy making paper beads…n now I have something to look forward to … combining my two Loves❤TY

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Nita - thanks for watching. I am happy to hear you are inspired. 🙂

[@marydude9244]

Wow that is amazing. My daughter is in to dragon flys so I’m going to attempt this. I thank you for your calm voice instruction.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Mary I hope you have fun with this project 😊

[@kellysnider6548]

I found you last night and I was up way too late watching your videos lol. I love your creativity and how you turn trash into treasures. I am in the process of trying to create my own upcycling business. I have made my own bottle cap jewelry as well as some upcycled earrings. Thank you for being so helpful! You're helping bring out even more of my own creativity!! ☺️

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Kelly, Nice to meet you. I am always happy to find new crafting friends. Best of luck with your business endeavors. I hope you will keep me posted on how things go. 🙂

[@lechat8533]

Fabulous idea!!
Thank you very, very much for the inspiration.❤❤❤
Gosh, I love clever people

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@jayneward6649]

Wow, these are absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Jayne 😊 I actually made another version that I like even better if you want to check it out ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@karenbiggs8141]

I love to recycle and make art. I’m so glad I found ur videos.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Karen 😊

[@2degucitas]

Red bottles and dragonflies on a tree. Very pretty and non traditional

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@gabrielleschmidt1435]

🎉Love these little guys! Thanks for sharing!!😊

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@virginiasblendorio5731]

Knife pattern idea for the wings...BRILLIANT! The whole concept is brilliant.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks so much Virginia. 🙂

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

These are so delightful!! Any time of year dragonflies.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@cathymaul6009]

Thank you for sharing. I love your channel. I am going to put stakes on them and use them in my plants.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Cathy - thanks for watching. I had a similar idea and added stakes to some bumblebees that I made for plants. ruclips.net/video/KizruApxBxE/видео.html

[@susanreed1466]

I worked in a factory that made wire harness. Warm that outer insulation and pull off it should come off easy.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Interesting thanks Susan 😊

[@ortizle1]

So pretty. I have dragonflies roaming around in my yard and they are just so pretty. Love your video.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Lydia - thanks for watching. I made another version that I like even better if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@brendabryant6347]

I love it. So cute.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Brenda - here is another version that I like even better if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@Smithkid110]

Beautiful dragonfly. Thanks for showing this. 😊

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@sallyjoligocki5011]

Love this dragon fly. Thank you for sharing.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

I am happy you like the project. Thanks for watching 😊

[@debbralehrman5957]

These are the most adorable Dragonflys. Your Tutorials are so helpful and so well done. So glad I Rabbit holed to your channel.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌹🌹🌹😃

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Debbra I so happy to have you here. I am a big Alice in Wonderland fan so I appreciate your rabbit hole reference. 🙂

[@deborahcartwright8672]

Love the dragonflies

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Deborah - I made a version that I like even better if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@gatewaytothecrossedover-ta9489]

That's really cute.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@kathleenmillington4860]

Excellent art tutorial

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Kathleen 😊

[@darlavris]

I love your video! I can't wait to try this. I live in upper Wisconsin near many lakes and we have them everywhere in the spring, summer and fall. My favorite thing is when they land on me when im sitting in the sunshine. They are so beautiful, harmless to humans and eat their weight in mosquitoes, flies and other flying pests in a day! They are so mesmerizing to watch fly!! However, Please dont think me too critical, but I have one tiny pet peeve about people believing dragonflies have antennae. Dragonflies do NOT have antennae. Butterflies DO, but dragonflies do not.
I love this idea and you are so talented! I need to figure out how to make these beautiful dragonflies without the antennae. Lol

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. I guess I am using a little creative license. 🙂

[@maryspires-xt7lg]

Absolutely beautiful

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks. Mary 🙂

[@releasingendorphins232]

I Love Dragonflys and yours is Perfect. Thanks for an Excellent Presentation. Watching in Oklahoma, Barb.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Barb - thanks so much for watching. 🙂

[@christines2451]

This is one of the prettiest dragonflies I have ever seen made. Thank you for sharing

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Christine - thanks for watching. I actually made a new version that I like even better if you like you can watch the tutorial here. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@christines2451]

@@UpcycleDesignLab thank you I will

[@pennyhoward5974]

This is beautiful. I love it❤ty for sharing 😊

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Penny

[@charleneclark5336]

Beautiful and I'm going to try to make some!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Carlene - thanks for watching. Have fun!

[@JeanBenefield]

Beautiful!!!! Absolutely STUNNING!!!!! Gonna have to try to make me one or two or three……you get the idea. I have 4 sisters and my mom, one daughter and two nieces. I better get busy!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Jean - thanks for watching. I'm happy you are inspired. I also made another version that I like even better if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@tammytenaro-pressley5713]

Sooo stinkin’ cute!!!!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Tammy 😊 - I actually made another version that I like even better if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@rhonda2929]

Very unique.....enjoyed your tutorial 👍👍

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Rhonda 😊

[@Anna-ou9dh]

Omg totally impressed with the use of electrical cord, why in heavens name could I not think of that lol. You are one of the true upcycle craft masters. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, skill and expertise xo I'm thinking of using your idea to create Christmas tree ornaments that more aligns to our warm winters here in NZ.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks so much for your lovely encouraging comment. Hope you enjoy the project 😊

[@sammy4395]

Just lovely !

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thank you.

[@LazyLizy6071]

You are so creative!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Elisabeth 😊

[@sarahcochcroft323]

Love these dragon flies! How creative! Love
It!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Sarah - I made another version that I like better if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@kfitz192]

So whimsical! 💝

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@kimarellano3791]

Love dragonflys. Very nice .

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thank you. Happy Holidays!

[@kriskriskris32]

I totally love this idea!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thank you! 😊

[@cab102361]

Thank you for such a wonderful tutorial. I am thinking of making these for Christmas gifts this year. I have lovely sister in laws and would love to give them something like these.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Wonderful! Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoy the project.

[@scenteddragronflywithmichelle]

Just found your channel this is the first video ive watched. Im so happy ive found your channel because I'm always looking for ways to recycle, reuse, or repurpose any and everything i can. My bestie and i both absolutely love Dragonflies so im going to try to make each of us a set.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks so much for your lovely comment. Here is a link to another dragonfly that I like even better if you are interested. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@soupwithc.j.1553]

Beautiful!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thank you.

[@joycebox5869]

Beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thank you 😊

[@martamccool2740]

Me encanta, amo dragón fly!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Marta - thanks for watching 😊

[@ewarobertsson8571]

Hi I am Ewa from Sweden. I love Your work and style 😊👍. I must try this. Thank you ❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Ewa. Nice to meet you. I have some Swedish heritage and hope to visit Sweden someday. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@BarbaraTristan444]

Adorable! ❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@diamond6256]

These are awesome.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@MizJaniceResinArt]

So cute!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thank you. 🙂

[@ChristineJonah88]

Beautiful

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks - here is another version that I like even better if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@mdiaz4552]

Beautiful work. So well explained and showed. And such a great inspiration. Thanks a lot!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. I made another dragonfly that I actually like better. Here is the link if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@giovannacasadio9600]

Wow, these are beautiful, and as I have all the metal and ready-made beads, I will make some. Thanks for sharing.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Giovanna - I'm happy you are inspired. Thanks for watching.

[@cynthiat6505]

Subbed. Really fun. My daughter loves dragon flies…Christmas gift!!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Welcome! So glad to have you join my youtube community. 🙂

[@LUCKEY11202.]

Wow! Beautiful result of your dragonfly. I enjoyed this from start to finish, thank you.❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊 Here is another version I made that I like end better if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@HoneyBeeBuz]

So cute!!! Thank you!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@maryanngrenard3748]

Awesome Job! Thanks for sharing your talent😊

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Mary - thanks for watching 😊

[@leslieh4899]

Cute! Thank you for sharing inspiration,

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Leslie - thanks for watching. I made another version that I actually like better. You can check it out here if you like. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@theresajohnson6525]

Love the idea. Well Done.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@nolagardella3122]

Very cool! Might try this.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Nola 🙂

[@elizabethflorez2372]

So beautiful Thank you. I sure hope I can make these. ❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Elizabeth - Thanks for watching. If you are interested I made another version that I like even better. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@ericklassen742]

Hey Cindy, Very clever earth-friendly. I'll make these with my little Granddaughters... thanks for a great idea!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Eric - thanks for watching. I hope you have fun. 😊

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Cindy, I really really enjoyed watching you creating this gorgeous and stunning dragonfly. I really really love ❤️ this, and it could become very very addictive too. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Mags - thanks for watching. If you are interested I made another version that I like even better. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@darcyvallejos8017]

Wonderful project!!!🎉🎉🎉Beautiful 😊

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Darcy 😊

[@jenreeves7684]

Its very cute!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@glenmckenzie3243]

They are SO BEAUTIFUL, and delicate and dazzling, I shall try to create some.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Glen - Thanks for watching. I made another version that I like better if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@roserabine3395]

Video was very well done. I will be trying this. The paper beads are very cool. Thank you!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Rose - I am happy you like the project. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@carlavandepas2344]

You can remove the ink on the tin can with nail polish removal... 😊... Beautiful dragonfly. I'm gonna make some for presents for my friends ❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

I was lucky to find cans that have plastic sleeves so there was no printing on the can. The only other way I have been able to remove the ink is with a brilliant pad and at lot of elbow grease. I have seen the ink removed with nail polish remover but you have to cook the cans in a pressure cooker first. It sounds weird and I don't know why it works but I know there are videos on it if you want to search for them. I am happy you like the project. Have fun. 🙂

[@sherryagar2349]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Sherry - thanks for watching.

[@paulinecowie1237]

Brilliant video well done to you a great idea and have fun making some more cool things :D

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Pauline

[@toner5709]

great idea

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@robertaszymanowski7167]

Gotta love you. I just found you, and I enjoy hearing your introduction to see the odd things you're upcycling into something pretty awesome.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching 🙂

[@conniepicardi3453]

You are amazing 😍 So very talented. These are gorgeous. Can't wait to try to make some of these. 😊

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Connie - here is another version that I like even better if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html

[@donnaboucher684]

❤I love your channel.so interesting. ty.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks

[@pdmullgirl]

Hi Cindy!! I love this! I think having these on your Christmas tree would be beautiful! I’ve gotta make a few for my tree this year.
❤️💜💚

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Paige - I hope you enjoy the project 😊

[@loril.mangold8160]

I Love that you used recycled materials, and they Are very pretty

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Lori 😊

[@pamelatyer1030]

Awesome

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Pamela 😊

[@lauriewelsh8554]

your directions are so clear and concise. The dragonfly is so lovely. I want to make a mobile of dragonflies like this. Thank you so much for sharing. This is the first time I have ever seen your videos and I really like them. thanks

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Laurie - I love your idea to make a mobile. Have fun with the project. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@deby7821]

Hey woman, I lost you about a year ago and thankfully found you again. I'm so glad you are doing well. I always loved your crafts and these dragonflies are adorable ! I wish you very safe and happy holidays. Stay well.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Deby - Welcome back. Thanks so much for your comment. I hope you have a happy holiday season.

[@deby7821]

@@UpcycleDesignLab Merry Christmas !

[@vickie781]

That looks great. I’m an upcycler as well so your ideas are very handy to me. As an FYI, your dragonfly looks wonderful when applied to the bottom corner of a picture frame.. just so you know 🙂

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Vicki - I am always happy to meet other upcyclers. Thanks for the idea. I am not sure if you have seen my new dragonfly video but I like it better than the original. Here is the link if you want to check it out. ruclips.net/video/I6tKHzWioU4/видео.html
Thanks for watching and commenting. 🙂

[@carmenstewart3457]

I love it 🥰 ♥️🥰

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks so much.🙂

[@up4545]

Traumhaft schön 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@vivianmorafates4991]

Love your dragonfly ornament!
I am inspired to make some, however
I have never seen a dragonfly with antennae.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Vivian - you are not the first person to correct my dragonfly anatomy. 🤣 I am brainstorming a correct version so stay tuned. Thanks for watching 😊

[@nancicusano820]

👏👏👏👏bello

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching

[@pennyclark9079]

Absolutely brilliant. Could you show a bit more detail with the twisting of the neck. Some of the detailed movements went off screen too. Very Inspiring.😊

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Penny - thanks for watching and for your feedback. I am trying to improve my videos each time I post and this video is a little older. Sorry if some of the details aren't clear.

[@paulapipa515]

Dragon Fly has no antenna, but other than that, it looks cool!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@pcdosgirl]

Possible video idea:
Hi there, I'm a new subscriber and am really enjoying your content. I wanted to pass on a RUMOR that seems perfectly viable but I haven't tried it. So the story is, "Some aluminum cans shed their 'labels' if you pressure-cook them." I only saw one video espousing this theory, but I think pressure cooking is powerful voodoo and it might just work! Maybe you'd like to experiment? Supposedly the cheaper cans work best, like Arizona and generic sodas. Brands like Lacroix and Izze may not work, while Sam's and Big K just come right off.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Paige,
Thanks for watching and commenting and welcome. I so happy to have new subscribers.
I have seen this technique also and I am quite curious about it. I haven't tried it yet because I have an irrational fear of pressure cookers. 🙂🙂🙂🙃😁

[@pcdosgirl]

@@UpcycleDesignLab That is a healthy fear because they definitely used to be dangerous. But modern appliances have built in fail-safes, so no more BOOM factor 😎

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

@@pcdosgirl that's good to know. Thanks 😊

[@grandaygain]

@@UpcycleDesignLab I learned some 40 plus years ago to never cook lima beans in a pressure cooker and that the pressure release plug that is built in works. lol

[@Luvpig]

❤❤❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@glennacox3202]

Use a seam ripper on your wire.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Glenn - thanks for watching and commenting. I don't really understand what you mean. Can you explain?

[@triumphmanful]

The paper beads are not good for outdoors. I will use real beads instead. E6000 is a wonderful glue. I use it for many projects too. I also noticed the large antennae. Dragonflies have tiny antenae near their eyes. Used for sense of smell. But its OK to make them big and spangly for yours. They look more pretty that way. Thanks for sharing.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@Diana-sr5ub]

Sweet looking dragonfly but feel iffy on the tin can part

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks

[@nitaneta4025]

I got ahead of myself, n made wings before I made the body…. I came across sharp edges on the bottom of the wings from where the holes were made. Did you address how to secure or get rid of the sharpness?
Please let me know, or any ideas on how to keep them from accidentally cutting someone.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. I didn't really do anything to the bottom of the wings. They are a little rough but not really dangerous.

[@cherylwade264]

Bubble paint might help.

[@stephaniebray3983]

I do like your dragonfly but they really only have tiny antennae

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Yes you are right. I have had other people correct my dragonfly anatomy. Thanks for watching 😊

[@cassandradagati6922]

What kind of wire are you using? I have stripped several extra ones and are only finding the tiny flimsy ones

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Cassandra - sorry I don't know exactly it was just some scrap wire we had. You can use regular jewelry wire in 20 or 22 guage if you can't find the right wire to strip. Hope that helps.

[@loumaze1309]

can i use 22 gauge wire... its either that or 10? cause that what we have at work

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Lou - Yes you can use the 22 guage. I have made them with this weight of wire. It isn't quite as sturdy but it will work. Thanks for watching.

[@rerehuia709]

How do you dull the edges of the aluminum?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

For this project I added the dimensional paint but for lots of projects I don't do anything with the edges. Here is more info if you are interested ruclips.net/video/uKRd750NlRE/видео.html

[@dianewalsh29]

Excellent idea, I recycle most things but before I throw anything, I look at it to see if I'd be able to do anything with it for my crafts, e g. Containers for resin etc. Im not sure I will make this as I have a fear of cutting myself on yin cans but there are elements that I will try, the beads for sure, that's a great idea and using the wire in cables, I've always got that. Thanks 👍 x

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Diane - I am always happy to meet other folks that craft with recycled materials. The aluminum really isn't that dangerous. Although it can give you a good paper cut. Thanks for watching. Happy Upcycling 😊

[@dianewalsh29]

@@UpcycleDesignLab yea, those paper cuts are the worst 🤣 be careful. It makes me cringe thinking about it, you never know though , maybe one day 🤷. Looking forward to your other videos 😁 👍

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

@@dianewalsh29 i haven't lost any fingers yet 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dianewalsh29]

@@UpcycleDesignLab I'm always injuring myself, a walking disaster you might say 🤣😂🤣 so now I almost always think of the consequences before I do something 😉😊