Tin Can Wind Chime Craft

We had so much fun making this Tin Can Wind Chime Craft.  If you are looking for summer craft Tin Can Wind Chimes are a great way to recycle your tin cans and beat the summer boredom blues.

Tin Can Wind Chime Craft

Supplies:

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• Tempera Paint
• Paint Brushes
• Newspaper
• Embroidery Hoop (Wooden or Plastic)
• Fishing Line
• 1 Washer
• 3 Nuts
• Gorilla Glue
• Empty Tin Cans

To Make:

1.  Collect empty tin cans used in cooking.  Wash and dry.
2.  Put down newspaper and wear an apron or old t-shirt to protect clothing
3.  Paint the tin cans and allow to dry (add designs if you want)
4.  Paint Embroidery Hoop if using wood or choose a colorful plastic one
5.  After the cans have dried place a hole in the top of each can and attach fishing line with a nut through the bottom.
6. Attach tin cans to the embroidery hoop using fishing line, use gorilla glue to secure.
7.  Using a washer create a hanger at the top.
8.  Enjoy the clanking of the tin cans in the wind.

This is an affordable summer project!  I picked up my paint, paintbrushes and embroidery hoop at my local Michael’s – using a 40% off coupon of course 🙂  I love being able to recycle the tin cans.

Disclosure: Michael’s provided a gift card for me to purchase supplies however all opinions are 100% my own.

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