Comments on: Tin Botanicals Collection

By: Julie White

Julie White — Fri, 29 May 2015 17:57:01 +0000

There is a product called Everbright that seals metals and preserves the polish or patina, and protects skin by isolating it from the metal.

By: RobinBeth

RobinBeth — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 01:36:53 +0000

Really great idea. How did you get around the allergic reaction some people have to the copper in the findings?

By: Pascha

Pascha — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:26:38 +0000

Love the color schemes! Very lovely indeed. Recycling is always fun ! Thanks for sharing!

By: Vicky

Vicky — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:47:23 +0000

Genius!! I must finish eating that tin of easter biscuits quicker…..

By: Kim Ryan

Kim Ryan — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 07:28:47 +0000

These are lovely! Great work!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:51:03 +0000

VERY nice! Guess I will be looking at my tins in a whole new way! Thanks for sharing!!

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:32:47 +0000

Thank you so much for sharing this. I just got a couple of beautiful tin containers to work with myself. I was wondering about how to work with it (dome, etc.) without scratching the design. You have answered my question!

By: Tammie E

Tammie E — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:26:05 +0000

Great project! Thanks for sharing.

By: zoraida

zoraida — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:19:09 +0000

These are lovely, colorful and fun. They look perfect for warm weather!!

By: Tamara

Tamara — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 11:06:09 +0000

These are so pretty and colourful, Lynda!

By: Lynda

Lynda — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:43:59 +0000

Thanks for your comments! Pretty easy once you get the hang of it. Used metal shears to cut of the rims of the tins. You’ll need a flat piece of tin to do the next step. Used a die cutter to punch out the discs. Smoothed the edges with sand paper. Punched the holes for the ear wires and filed the rough edges off the back side. Sprayed with a Permalac, a sealant. Domed the discs face down in a wooden dome set with a thin piece of t-shirt cloth underneath the tin. Trying not to harm the finish. The best thing was I got 4 tins in a bag at the thrift store for $2!

By: Rups

Rups — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:54:31 +0000

Beautiful Lynda. How did you make it? Did you cut the tin?
Thanks!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:18:00 +0000

I love these, Lynda! What a beautiful way to recycle a container – and what fabulous jewelry components these are! Thanks for sharing this cool project. 🙂