Pop can rings, normally recycled to create useful objects like wheelchairs and other metal works, can be used to make an ornament enjoyed by people of all ages - the pop can ring snowflake. Tiny as it is, the ring is durable and is nearly impervious to rust, making it a good material for creating the stylish ********* decoration. Creating the snowflake is easier as it looks. Now is the time to try it, since ********* eve is just around the corner.
Snowflake Options
There are different types of makeshift snowflakes, and you can incorporate the pop can ring in all of them. The soda can component’s light weight and small size make it a welcome addition to even the weakest form of ornamental snowflakes. Its silver, sometimes glittering, color is somewhat similar to the appearance of actual snowflakes. With the ring readily available, here are three of your best options.
Paper Pop Can Ring Snowflake
Thread Pop Can Ring Snowflake
Fishing Line Pop Can Ring Snowflake
The different base materials for the snowflakes have distinct properties. If you want a minimalistic yet stylish item, the fishing line pop can ring snowflake comes as a good choice. Its thread-based counterpart, on the other hand, suits homes with grand designs. The paper pop can ring snowflake is a balance between the two, though its durability is questionable.
Paper Pop Can Ring Snowflake
The paper pop can ring snowflake, when it comes to appearance, is the closest among the three to the actual snowflake. Its color is an exact match, while the contours capture a snowflake’s simplistic elegance.
When incorporating the pop can ring, a sturdy type of paper should be used. The ring may be light, but normal paper, especially when you plan to implement intricate patterns, will have trouble carrying the soda can component. Art paper is a good choice, given its durability.
Materials Used:
pop can ring snowflake
art paper
scissors
6 - 12 pop can rings
pencil
sewing needle
thread
hole punch (smallest size)
string
Procedure:
Fold the art paper’s top side, creating a triangle in the process. Unflap the triangle then do the same with the opposite side.
Crease the excess portion up.
Cut off the excess part, which leaves you with a square piece.
Fold one of the top sides to form a triangle.
Crease the top side down, forming a halved triangle.
Fold the paper in half, so you’ll arrive at a stylish triangular shape.
Cut the folded side to create a real triangle.
Once done, draw patterns on the triangle using your pencil. Don’t make them too sheer, too small and too close to each other, so you can fit the pop can rings.
Cut out the patterns carefully.
Unfold the snowflake and check the pattern. (Your snowflake must have six identical sides.)
Find thick portions of the design for each side.
Cut out portions of the patterns, then fit the pop can rings in.
Sew the rings to the patterns. Make sure that they are stitched tightly.
If the snowflake holds up, punch a hole at the flake’s top portion.
Slide a string through the hole. Tie its ends together.
Hang the snowflake on a visible corner.
The paper pop can ring snowflake can be made into a 3D figure. Just repeat the process for a separate piece of paper, which will eventually become the ornament’s opposite side. The two sides must be completely identical to achieve the 3D effect. To join the two sides, simply punch a hole at the top portions of both sheets and slide a piece of string through both holes. Tie the string’s ends, then tape or glue together both pieces.
Thread Pop Can Ring Snowflake
Thread is sturdy and and is often used to create elegant pieces. A thread-based makeshift snowflake is no exception. The snowflake appears as a pricey embroidered item that blends even with the grandest home themes. Remarkably, the materials shouldn’t cost more than five bucks, making it a cost-effective creation. This snowflake version should be your choice if you’re adept at sewing.
Materials Used:
thread/yarn
8 - 16 pop can rings
sewing needle/knitting needles/cross stitch needle
internet connection
pencil
thumbtack (optional)
string (optional)
tiny ornaments (optional)
Procedure:
Go online on and find a nice snowflake pattern, with a guide, on the Internet. Key in on Google or Yahoo! the terms “snowflake sewing patterns.” The search engine will direct you to hundreds of websites that offer free patterns.
Check some of the sites and select a pattern. Eight-sided thread-based snowflakes look good. The guide should be complete with an image and pattern coordinates. If you’re lucky, you might even find one with a worded procedure.
Print the guide.
Mark portions on the pattern where you will insert the pop can rings. Make sure that the rings are exactly on the same spot for each side.
Follow the instructions provided by the guide’s image and coordinates. Stitch carefully because a slight error will wreck the entire pattern.
Sew the pop can rings into the snowflake. Do additional stitches, if necessary. Remember, the rings must be secure, since they carry the design for each of the snowflake’s sides.
When you have sewn your creation, you have the option of hanging your creation using a thumbtack or a piece of string. Sew additional ornaments if you find the pattern too plain.
Ideally, white thread or yarn should be used, but if your room’s design calls for something else, feel free to play with the colors. You can even interchange red and green thread, and paint the pop can rings, so your creation will bear the official ********* color combination. Place your creation in your living room or near your ********* tree for a complete ********* theme.
Fishing Line Pop Can Ring Snowflake
The fishing line pop can ring snowflake is the humblest among the three creations. Its design is not nearly as grand as the thread or the paper-based snowflake, but it is the hands down choice of minimalists. Its simplicity makes it easy to match with room themes. It can even be placed in positions where the other two snowflakes types won’t fit. If you’re looking for versatility, the fishing line pop can ring snowflake is your obvious choice.
Creating the fishing line pop can ring is similar to doing its thread-based counterpart. You have to follow a sewing pattern guide, but switch the thread with a fishing line. Plot the points where you can insert the rings. Once done, stitch the piece together, including the pop can rings. Make sure their connections are secure within the pattern. Hang the snowflake via thumbtacks or a string and a hook.