Aluminum Can Artwork

 This project is mainly for the artsy type. You can make many things out using the various colors of aluminum cans. 


Materials - Depending on what you want to make, you will need: A few aluminum cans, scissors, a creative mind, a backing of some kind.

Step 1 - Pick your cans. If you want to do something colorful, you will need different brands of cans. My suggestions for colors are as follows: Red - Coca Cola or Dr Pepper, Blue - Pepsi, Green - Mountain Dew, Yellow - Squirt or Mellow Yellow. You can use other ones, but those are what I would use.

Step 2 - Cut both the top and bottom off. The top and bottom portions are the parts that are sloped. Essentially, cut off everything but the section of the can that has the logo. 

Step 3 - Cut these up into small pieces. My recommendation for a smaller, more intricate piece would be in square centimeters, or if you want to do a big piece, using square inches.

Step 4 - Chose your design and/or pattern and think of how you should layout your pieces.  

Step 5 - Glue down each piece where you want it to be. I advise going section by section instead of row by row. Try leaving a small space in between each piece, like you’re laying tile.

Step 6 - Continue following your design until finished. If you want, paint a glossy vinyl over it for protection. Now you have your own, unique piece of art!

Recycling! Yay!