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Flattened
Can Flag
by Patti E., moderator of the Holiday Board at Craftpals.com
Patti says, "Painting flags on cans has been around for quite a
while, so this is not a new idea, but I wanted to share the one I made
to display all year."
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Supplies:
2 lb. 2.5 oz. coffee can
Tin Snips
Flat nosed pliers
Small nail & hammer
Pencil & ruler
Fine point Sharpie marker
Clearcote hi-shine glaze
Wire
Paint:
DecoArt Americana Napa Red
DecoArt Americana True Blue
Apple Barrel Satin Cream |
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Cut the can open on the
seam with the tin snips. Be very careful as the edges are very
sharp.
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Flatten out the can.
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Using flat nosed
pliers, turn the edges to the back of flag.
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With a pencil and ruler,
draw the star and lines. If using a coffee can it already has
lines that can just be painted in for the stripes.
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When paint is dried, use
a fine point Sharpie marker to draw little marks to look like broken
threads on the seams.
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Spray two coats of
sealer and let dry.
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With a small nail, pound
two holes on either side to thread the wire for hanging.
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Note: Use any kinds of
cans and make all different sizes of flags.
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