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#*Plastic spoons | #*Plastic spoons | ||
#*Blue acrylic paint (or another color) | #*Blue acrylic paint (or another color) | ||
| − | #*White acrylic paint.<ref>http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/crafts/recycled-crafts/spoon-vase</ref> | + | #*White acrylic paint.<ref name="rf1">http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/crafts/recycled-crafts/spoon-vase</ref> |
#Determine the number of spoons you'll need. Take one plastic spoon and use your scissors to cut the scoop free of the handle. You're going to want your spoon scoops to encircle your can in rows. To determine how many spoons you'll need, use your single scoop to estimate this number by measuring the can's perimeter with it. | #Determine the number of spoons you'll need. Take one plastic spoon and use your scissors to cut the scoop free of the handle. You're going to want your spoon scoops to encircle your can in rows. To determine how many spoons you'll need, use your single scoop to estimate this number by measuring the can's perimeter with it. | ||
#*The number of spoons you'll need will depend on the size of the can, but you can generally expect to use approximately four rows of spoons with seven spoons in each row. | #*The number of spoons you'll need will depend on the size of the can, but you can generally expect to use approximately four rows of spoons with seven spoons in each row. | ||
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#*Glue can cause your scoops to have a less uniform appearance in the finished product, making your vase look less appealing. | #*Glue can cause your scoops to have a less uniform appearance in the finished product, making your vase look less appealing. | ||
#*Bits of label may cause your glue to adhere less efficiently.. | #*Bits of label may cause your glue to adhere less efficiently.. | ||
| − | #Paint the can. Use your white primer spray paint to coat your can. This will give your can a regular appearance. If there are any gaps in the scoops that circle your can, the primer will hide the metal of the can, making it look more polished.<ref | + | #Paint the can. Use your white primer spray paint to coat your can. This will give your can a regular appearance. If there are any gaps in the scoops that circle your can, the primer will hide the metal of the can, making it look more polished.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Allow sufficient time for your primer to dry. Drying time can vary, so you should check the directions on your spray paint for best results. | #*Allow sufficient time for your primer to dry. Drying time can vary, so you should check the directions on your spray paint for best results. | ||
#*Regular spray paint primer may be sufficient, but you may have better results with a spray primer intended for metal. | #*Regular spray paint primer may be sufficient, but you may have better results with a spray primer intended for metal. | ||
#Cut off the handles of your spoons. You may want to do this while your primer is drying to be most efficient with your time. Now that you know how many spoons you'll need, take your spoons and use your scissors to cut off their handles. | #Cut off the handles of your spoons. You may want to do this while your primer is drying to be most efficient with your time. Now that you know how many spoons you'll need, take your spoons and use your scissors to cut off their handles. | ||
#*You can throw away your spoon handles, but you may want to keep one to stir your paint. | #*You can throw away your spoon handles, but you may want to keep one to stir your paint. | ||
| − | #Mix your paint. For each row, measure out a one tablespoon of blue paint onto a paper plate, keeping each row's paint separate. If you're using a large can and have many rows, you may need a second plate. Now you're going to add white to some of your paint to create a softening effect in the color of your rows so each row's color gets lighter ascendingly.<ref | + | #Mix your paint. For each row, measure out a one tablespoon of blue paint onto a paper plate, keeping each row's paint separate. If you're using a large can and have many rows, you may need a second plate. Now you're going to add white to some of your paint to create a softening effect in the color of your rows so each row's color gets lighter ascendingly.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*Your first (bottom) row's paint receives no white paint. | #*Your first (bottom) row's paint receives no white paint. | ||
#*Your second row's paint should receive a ½ teaspoon of white paint. | #*Your second row's paint should receive a ½ teaspoon of white paint. | ||
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#Paint your scoops. You may want to lay out some newspaper or parchment paper to prevent paint from getting onto the surface where you are working. Then, use a paintbrush to apply paint the part of the scoop that arches outwards. | #Paint your scoops. You may want to lay out some newspaper or parchment paper to prevent paint from getting onto the surface where you are working. Then, use a paintbrush to apply paint the part of the scoop that arches outwards. | ||
#*Use the pure blue paint for the first row's scoops, the ½ teaspoon white mixed blue for your second row's scoops, and so on. Allow sufficient time for your paint to dry. | #*Use the pure blue paint for the first row's scoops, the ½ teaspoon white mixed blue for your second row's scoops, and so on. Allow sufficient time for your paint to dry. | ||
| − | #*Generally, acrylic paint dries relatively quickly. In most cases, your spoons should be ready in 10 - 15 minutes.<ref>http://www.winsornewton.com/na/discover/tips-and-techniques/acrylic-colour/drying-times-for-acrylic-paints-us</ref> | + | #*Generally, acrylic paint dries relatively quickly. In most cases, your spoons should be ready in 10 - 15 minutes.<ref name="rf2">http://www.winsornewton.com/na/discover/tips-and-techniques/acrylic-colour/drying-times-for-acrylic-paints-us</ref> |
| − | #Glue your scoops to the can. Now that your scoops have dried, apply hot glue to the rim of the scoop at the front and back of its arched in side. Starting from the bottom, press each spoon into place around the can's perimeter in rows with the scoop arching outwards. Each row should be uniform in color, and the colors ascend darkest to lightest.<ref | + | #Glue your scoops to the can. Now that your scoops have dried, apply hot glue to the rim of the scoop at the front and back of its arched in side. Starting from the bottom, press each spoon into place around the can's perimeter in rows with the scoop arching outwards. Each row should be uniform in color, and the colors ascend darkest to lightest.<ref name="rf1" /> |
#*The top row of spoons should extend above the lip of the can. | #*The top row of spoons should extend above the lip of the can. | ||
#*The spoons should overlap slightly. Continue gluing the spoons until the entire can is covered to complete your vase. | #*The spoons should overlap slightly. Continue gluing the spoons until the entire can is covered to complete your vase. | ||
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#*Spray paint (for plastic) | #*Spray paint (for plastic) | ||
#*A straw wreath | #*A straw wreath | ||
| − | #*A hot glue gun (and glue)<ref>http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/crafts/recycled-crafts/yogurt-cups-craft</ref> | + | #*A hot glue gun (and glue)<ref name="rf3">http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/crafts/recycled-crafts/yogurt-cups-craft</ref> |
#Clean your yogurt cups. Leftover bits of food in your yogurt cups could turn your lovely wreath into a smelly, bug attracting mess. Rinse each cup thoroughly with warm, soapy water, and remove any remaining bits of foil as you do so. After cleaning, lay your cups out to air dry. | #Clean your yogurt cups. Leftover bits of food in your yogurt cups could turn your lovely wreath into a smelly, bug attracting mess. Rinse each cup thoroughly with warm, soapy water, and remove any remaining bits of foil as you do so. After cleaning, lay your cups out to air dry. | ||
| − | #Attach the first row of cups. Once your cups are dry, use hot glue to attach the lip of the cups to the wreath’s outer rim so the cups are sticking off to the sides. Repeat this process until there are 12 yogurt cups evenly positioned around the perimeter of the straw wreath.<ref | + | #Attach the first row of cups. Once your cups are dry, use hot glue to attach the lip of the cups to the wreath’s outer rim so the cups are sticking off to the sides. Repeat this process until there are 12 yogurt cups evenly positioned around the perimeter of the straw wreath.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*Hold each cup in place for 30 seconds to allow the glue to fully set. | #*Hold each cup in place for 30 seconds to allow the glue to fully set. | ||
#*You can alternate the angle of your cups on the outer edge to create interesting designs. For example, you might switch back and forth between cups sticking straight out to the sides and cups angled slightly forward. | #*You can alternate the angle of your cups on the outer edge to create interesting designs. For example, you might switch back and forth between cups sticking straight out to the sides and cups angled slightly forward. | ||
#*When you're finished, the outer edge of the wreath should be entirely covered in cups, but the front of the wreath should still be bare. | #*When you're finished, the outer edge of the wreath should be entirely covered in cups, but the front of the wreath should still be bare. | ||
| − | #Attach the second row of cups. Apply hot glue to the lip of a cup, then hold it against the front of the wreath to attach it. Continue doing this until you create a second ring of yogurt cups.<ref | + | #Attach the second row of cups. Apply hot glue to the lip of a cup, then hold it against the front of the wreath to attach it. Continue doing this until you create a second ring of yogurt cups.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*You can stagger this ring of cups in a slight zigzag to create variation in your design. | #*You can stagger this ring of cups in a slight zigzag to create variation in your design. | ||
| − | #Attach the third row of cups, if applicable. Smaller wreaths may only be able to accommodate two rows of cups. If you have space for a third, use your hot glue in the same fashion you did previously to attach the mouth of the cup to the wreath.<ref | + | #Attach the third row of cups, if applicable. Smaller wreaths may only be able to accommodate two rows of cups. If you have space for a third, use your hot glue in the same fashion you did previously to attach the mouth of the cup to the wreath.<ref name="rf3" /> |
#*To give your wreath a 3-D effect, you should orient this row of cups to face directly forwards. | #*To give your wreath a 3-D effect, you should orient this row of cups to face directly forwards. | ||
#*Allow the wreath to dry for an hour so the glue completely sets before painting. | #*Allow the wreath to dry for an hour so the glue completely sets before painting. | ||
| − | #Paint the wreath. Take your spray paint and spray your wreath to give it color and uniformity. Be sure you spray thoroughly, as missed spots may make your wreath look less professional.<ref>http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-spray-pa-141892</ref> | + | #Paint the wreath. Take your spray paint and spray your wreath to give it color and uniformity. Be sure you spray thoroughly, as missed spots may make your wreath look less professional.<ref name="rf4">http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/how-to-spray-pa-141892</ref> |
#*After allowing the paint to dry, you may notice that your wreath needs a second coat. In this case, spray your wreath once more. | #*After allowing the paint to dry, you may notice that your wreath needs a second coat. In this case, spray your wreath once more. | ||
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#*Foam board | #*Foam board | ||
#*A pencil | #*A pencil | ||
| − | #*A chalkboard label.<ref>http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/crafts/recycled-crafts/craft-contest_5</ref> | + | #*A chalkboard label.<ref name="rf5">http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/crafts/recycled-crafts/craft-contest_5</ref> |
#Clean your milk jug. You'll want to clean out your milk jug with soapy water first and allow it enough time to dry. In some cases, your milk jug might still have a lingering odor. To eliminate this smell, you may want to soak the jug in soapy water. | #Clean your milk jug. You'll want to clean out your milk jug with soapy water first and allow it enough time to dry. In some cases, your milk jug might still have a lingering odor. To eliminate this smell, you may want to soak the jug in soapy water. | ||
#*You can also try to remove odors by leaving some baking soda in the dry milk jug overnight. | #*You can also try to remove odors by leaving some baking soda in the dry milk jug overnight. | ||
| − | #Paint and cut the jug. Apply your spray paint to completely coat your jug. After it dries, you'll likely want another layer or two to ensure a thick coating and rich color. After the jug is dry, use your utility knife to remove the face of the jug (the top half of the front), leaving the handle of the jug attached.<ref | + | #Paint and cut the jug. Apply your spray paint to completely coat your jug. After it dries, you'll likely want another layer or two to ensure a thick coating and rich color. After the jug is dry, use your utility knife to remove the face of the jug (the top half of the front), leaving the handle of the jug attached.<ref name="rf5" /> |
#*You can adjust the cut in your jug as you see fit, but a 5" (12.7 cm) long opening may make it easier to retrieve items from the jug. | #*You can adjust the cut in your jug as you see fit, but a 5" (12.7 cm) long opening may make it easier to retrieve items from the jug. | ||
#*The cut out portion of your jug can be thrown out or recycled | #*The cut out portion of your jug can be thrown out or recycled | ||
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#*If washi tape is not available and appearance isn't a priority, you can use duct tape or electrical tape as a substitute. | #*If washi tape is not available and appearance isn't a priority, you can use duct tape or electrical tape as a substitute. | ||
#*Some kinds of duct tape come in interesting patterns. These can be used with roughly the same effect as washi tape. | #*Some kinds of duct tape come in interesting patterns. These can be used with roughly the same effect as washi tape. | ||
| − | #Insert a divider. A divider will help keep pens, pencils, and markers separate in the jug. Use your utility knife to cut a 5 ½" (17 cm) square out of the foam board. Then cut a ¼" wide, 1 ¾" deep notch at the midpoint of the top of your square. After that:<ref | + | #Insert a divider. A divider will help keep pens, pencils, and markers separate in the jug. Use your utility knife to cut a 5 ½" (17 cm) square out of the foam board. Then cut a ¼" wide, 1 ¾" deep notch at the midpoint of the top of your square. After that:<ref name="rf5" /> |
#*Place the foam board notch side up into the jug. | #*Place the foam board notch side up into the jug. | ||
#*Cut another piece of foam board the same size as the first with notch that is ¼" wide and 1¾" deep notch in the bottom edge of the square. | #*Cut another piece of foam board the same size as the first with notch that is ¼" wide and 1¾" deep notch in the bottom edge of the square. | ||
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#*Scissors | #*Scissors | ||
#*A lid (at least ½” larger than the mouth of your can) | #*A lid (at least ½” larger than the mouth of your can) | ||
| − | #*Wooden knobs<ref>http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/crafts/recycled-crafts/craft-challenge_2</ref> | + | #*Wooden knobs<ref name="rf6">http://www.allyou.com/budget-home/crafts/recycled-crafts/craft-challenge_2</ref> |
#Clean out your can. You'll want to be sure your can is clean and no odor remains from its previous contents. In most cases, soapy water should be good enough, but for stubborn odors, try leaving baking soda in the dry can overnight. | #Clean out your can. You'll want to be sure your can is clean and no odor remains from its previous contents. In most cases, soapy water should be good enough, but for stubborn odors, try leaving baking soda in the dry can overnight. | ||
#*Leftover odors can transfer to the new contents of your cans. | #*Leftover odors can transfer to the new contents of your cans. | ||
| − | #Attach the rope to your can. A little bit at a time, apply your hot glue to the perimeter of the can in a circular pattern from the bottom up, sticking your rope to the can with the glue as you do so. This will give your can the appearance of being wound in rope. You'll likely need to hold your rope in place for a few moments so the glue can set.<ref | + | #Attach the rope to your can. A little bit at a time, apply your hot glue to the perimeter of the can in a circular pattern from the bottom up, sticking your rope to the can with the glue as you do so. This will give your can the appearance of being wound in rope. You'll likely need to hold your rope in place for a few moments so the glue can set.<ref name="rf6" /> |
#*Once the hot glue is applied, you'll have to work quickly. Hot glue hardens fast. | #*Once the hot glue is applied, you'll have to work quickly. Hot glue hardens fast. | ||
#*Continue to glue and wind the rope around the perimeter of the can until the can is completely covered by rope. | #*Continue to glue and wind the rope around the perimeter of the can until the can is completely covered by rope. | ||
#*When you reach the top of the can, cut the rope and glue the loose end to the can. | #*When you reach the top of the can, cut the rope and glue the loose end to the can. | ||
| − | #Make the top of the can. Apply hot glue around the edge of your lid to attach the rope to it. After you've lined the edge in rope, cut free any excess and glue the loose end to the lid. Then use your hot glue to adhere your rope to the top of the lid in a coil pattern.<ref | + | #Make the top of the can. Apply hot glue around the edge of your lid to attach the rope to it. After you've lined the edge in rope, cut free any excess and glue the loose end to the lid. Then use your hot glue to adhere your rope to the top of the lid in a coil pattern.<ref name="rf6" /> |
#*Glue a wooden knob to the center of the lid. Allow the lid to dry completely. | #*Glue a wooden knob to the center of the lid. Allow the lid to dry completely. | ||
