Bottle-Cap Magnets and Thumbtacks

A homey take on the traditional locket, bottle caps inset with small black-and-white pictures can be used as thumbtacks or magnets. 

Updated September 20, 2018
Read step by step instructions after the video.

Clear resin is poured into the caps to seal the photos and give them an appealing glossy finish.

Twist-off caps are better than conventional ones because they don't bend when removed. For appropriately small images, try cutting details from large photos or resize pictures to fit your bottle cap.

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What you need

Materials
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How to do it

Step 1

Using the craft punch, cut out pictures. Using craft glue, attach one picture to the inside of each bottle cap. Let dry.

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Step 2

Cover a work surface to protect it from spills, and lay caps on top. Following manufacturer's instructions for clear casting resin, fill each bottle cap to the rim. Let dry overnight.

Step 3

Using contact cement, attach magnets or thumbtacks to the backs of the bottle caps. Let dry overnight before using.

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