Our nearly 7 year old son has really shown an interest in jewelry lately. He has picked up on the bracelet craze for boys and was very excited about the possibility of creating a
bottle cap necklace and a backpack charm. This craft actually has many possibilities as a family activity. These bottle caps would make inexpensive handmade gifts as key chains, pendants, tree ornaments, gift toppers, and more.
Today's Project: Bottle Cap Backpack Charm
Ask your child to create a backpack charm that he or she would be proud to wear on his or her backpack or school bag.
Supplies Needed:
2) Scissors
3) Elasticized String
Step 1. Ask your child to choose one punch-out art circle and one plastic charm (all included in the Klutz kit). There is also the option of crystals, glitter, and googly eyes.
Tip #1: My son tended to choose a punch-out with a picture he liked and then wanted to cover it up with a charm. So you may want to suggest to your child that a patterned background might work better when using a large charm.
Step 2. Cut a 4" piece of elasticized string, fold it in half, and tie a knot in it about halfway down.
Step 3. Put 3 drops of the included craft lacquer into the empty bottle cap. Then place the punch-out circle inside the cap, pushing it down with one finger.
Step 4. Put a dotted line of craft lacquer down the middle of the bottle cap, dividing the cap in half. Then place the knot and tail of the elasticized string into the lacquer. Next place the charm on top of the string's tail pushing it down into the lacquer.
Step 5. Once everything is where your child would like it to be, fill the bottle cap 3/4 of the way, making sure not to let it overflow.
Step 6. Allow the creation to dry on a flat surface for 24 hours. The lacquer will dry clear.
Step 7. Once completely dry, attach a clip (included in the kit) to the elasticized string loop.
This is how our bag charm turned out . . .
My son was extremely pleased with the end result and how easy this project was.
Take a look at some pendants we made using the included coated wire, punch-outs, charms, and crystals. The main difference is that I glued the wire onto the backs so they would not be visible from the front. I waited to do this after the lacquer was completely dried inside the bottle cap. I had to use a folded paper towel to prop the wire in place while the lacquer dried.
(Click on any image to enlarge)
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Coming in December, look for my
Creating With Colors project about decorating windows for the holidays using the Klutz Stick and Peel
Window Art Kit.
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Our nearly 7 year old son has really shown an interest in jewelry lately. He has picked up on the bracelet craze for boys and was very excited about the possibility of creating a bottle cap necklace and a backpack charm. This craft actually has many possibilities as a family activity. These bottle caps would make inexpensive handmade gifts as key chains, pendants, tree ornaments, gift toppers, and more.
