Things to Do With Beer Bottle Caps

How many times have you thrown a beer bottle cap into the garbage? While they may not seem like much at first, bottle caps are a handy material for craft projects. There are several uses for beer bottle caps, from homemade jewelry to decorations. The possibilities are endless.

Bracelet

Drill a hole in each side of the rim of the beer bottle cap. Take clear plastic string and thread it through these holes, underneath the top of the bottle cap. Tie the ends together and you've created a bracelet.

Earrings

Drill a hole in the rim of the bottle cap above the logo. Take the hook from an earring and slide one end through the hole, bending the wire up so the bottle cap doesn't slide off. Leave the end of the hook that goes in your ear intact, and wear your earrings around.

Belt

Take a plain plastic or leather belt and glue the bottle caps onto the front of it to add style. Alternatively, link bottle caps together like you did for the bracelet, but use enough caps to fit around your waist.

Trinkets

Turn a single cap into a trinket or photo frame. Use a dab of glue to attach a small bead, circular picture, or decorative item inside the beer cap and coat it with a clear craft spray or liquid finisher to protect the item.

Decorations

Glue beer bottle caps around the edges of mirrors, picture frames, or even tables to add a decorative touch. If you make a clay project, such as a stepping stone or table top, press bottle caps into the clay instead of mosaic tiles.

References

• Beer bottle cap crafts