Reuse sturdy bottle caps as magnets, plant markers and jewelry: 6 unexpectedly crafty ways
Small Fixes Around Home
Bottle caps can become fridge magnets with a strong magnet glued to the back. Paint or cloth can add color and personality. For plant markers, paint a cap and attach a stick, such as a wooden dowel or bamboo skewer. When it is dry, write the plant’s name on the front with a permanent marker and place it in the soil. To help protect floors from furniture legs, glue a matching piece of felt to the cap, then attach it to the leg with the felt facing the floor.
Jewelry From Old Caps
Jewelry maker Lou Lea of Trash Panda turns bottle caps into brooches. She recommends cleaning the caps with soapy water and removing the rubber seal. Cut an image from a magazine or wrapping paper to fit the cap, then glue it onto the front and attach a brooch pin to the back. A glass cabochon can go over the image to magnify it.
Mosaics With Many Caps
A collection of caps can be arranged into flowers, geometric patterns or a landscape on a wooden board or in a tray. Once you settle on a design, secure each cap with strong adhesive.
Personal Photo Ornaments
Bottle caps can also become handmade ornaments with sentimental value. Paint the front a festive color and add glitter if desired. Place a tiny photo in the back and secure it with glue to complete the ornament.
Key points
- Bottle caps can be turned into magnets, plant markers and furniture-leg floor protectors.
- Lou Lea’s brooch method uses a fitted image, glue and a pin attached to the back.
- Arrange multiple caps into mosaic designs, then secure them to a board or tray.
- Paint a cap and add a tiny photo to make a personal ornament.