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a tiny little decorative box made from an aluminum can

 
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Haha! I just love this!

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Very clever! I didn't realize aluminum was so easy to cut.  I may have to get over my fear of sharp edges and try this out!
 
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I've used aluminum cans in a way similar to this to make labels for plants.  It lasts for many years.
 
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My wife and I are going to do this for Christmas this year. rad.

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I love this idea! - it would make a sweet little keepsake box for a little gift perhaps. I've embossed foil puree tubes, but haven't tried drinks cans - I expect they will be a bit tougher to emboss neatly - any tips?

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Nancy Reading wrote:I love this idea! - it would make a sweet little keepsake box for a little gift perhaps. I've embossed foil puree tubes, but haven't tried drinks cans - I expect they will be a bit tougher to emboss neatly - any tips?



Maybe repurpose a nail set, or even a large enough nail, (round over the end as needed on a grinding wheel, or with a file) or use the ball end of a glass cutter for a larger pattern?  You might have to draw your pattern on first, then use a small hammer with the nail set to tap your design in to the metal, moving along the drawn lines.  
 
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I bet ball-stylus tools (maybe heavier-duty than the ones I'm linking to) would be useful for that, though the video makes a ball-point pen seem easy enough.
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Excellent idea for gift giving.  I would love to have one...

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That video has been updated.

If you are at a loss for a design, just use symbols from The Squid Game.

 
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And if you aren't interested in making boxes from drink cans ...
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