Upcycle Aluminum Can Wind Chime Mobile Tutorial

Enjoy this video as I start off with some Trash Talk giving tips and sharing how I organize aluminum cans and what I use for storage. Then show you how to make a wind chime mobile out of aluminum cans and a gallon size plastic bottle. This project can be a fun addition to your indoor or outdoor decor!

Adirondack Alcohol Inks used in this project were: Citrus, Sail Boat Blue and Sunshine Yellow
Fiskars 2" punch
24 Gauge wire was used for making the split rings (optional... you could use commercially made split rings... Note: do NOT use jump rings unless you solder them closed)
18 Gauge wire was used in the lid assembly and hanger
2 Swivel hooks
Empty aluminum soda pop cans
Empty 1 gallon square water bottle
Jingle Bells

For your convenience, here are links to the steps included in this tutorial:
1. 3:01 How to cut an aluminum can
2. 5:26 Cut 48 Circles using a punch
3. 6:18 How to pierce even holes on a circle
4. 7:46 How to make a split-ring
5. 9:36 How to link to circles to make the strands
6. 11:22 Cut the water bottle and punch holes
7. 12:18 Add alcohol inks for color
8. 12:43 Attach strands of circles
9. 13:17 Make a hole in the plastic lid with an eyelet setter
8. 13:35 The lid assembly and hanger
10. 14:36 Attach center strand
11. 15:48 Review and Enjoy

The Creative Arts Collaboration #TrashtoTreasure playlist where you can enjoy all of the fabulous artists participating in this event is located here:    • #TrashToTreasure April 2016  

The CAC Logo on the end card was created by and generously provided for member use by artist Chuck Carson. Thank you Chuck! Please check out his channel, The Animated Pencil here:    / @theanimatedpencilstudio