Craft Tips > Recycled CraftsJuly 24, 2005

Keeping Pop Tab Crafts From Rusting

I am wondering if there is anything out there that's cheap to put on pop tabs so they won't rust. I found a way to make a belt and a purse out of them. But I just know they'll rust.

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11/26/2005

if you are afraid of them rusting, go to walmart in auto paint dept and buy a spray can of clear rustoleum and spray on it when done making . hang on clothesline to dry. will be dry in about 10 min. can costs 1$ or less on sale. my hubby uses this on car parts and so i know it will work. make sure the cap on can is clesr.

By terry (Guest Post) 07/25/2005

they are aluminum they won't rust!

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07/25/2005

Try nail polish .. we used to paint pop tabs and lace them on our shoes in middle school and nail polished seemed to do the trick! It's a good way to use up old polish or old colors, plus you get a nice glossy finish! Or use clear or a "natural" finish!

HTH!
Rebekah

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