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Bottle Cap Sun
Bless your garden with the warmth and good cheer of a benevolent sun.
I used pounded bottle caps, copper nails, and remnants of copper flashing I'd found in the garage.
In time, the copper will oxidize and the bottle caps will rust. My plaque will then be bathed in a patina reminiscent of turquoise, terra cotta, and red clay, imparting a festive feeling to my garden.
By Laura from Long Beach, CA
RE: Bottle Cap Sun
Hi! I used a round wooden plaque (99 cents at Michael's Crafts) that I stained for the base of the bottle cap sun. Any size and shape of wood would work, however, and it doesn't have to be store bought. ~L
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RE: Bottle Cap Sun
Think we may try this for 4H or scouts. What are you using for the round background?
Posted on 01/23/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Bottle Cap Sun
I've often wondered how I can reuse bottle caps, this is a lovely idea.
Posted on 01/13/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Bottle Cap Sun
These are great~ I am going to try something like this. thanks for sharing!
Posted on 01/12/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Bottle Cap Sun
Here's my most recent garden sun! I used screws, bolts, copperflashing, copper wire, copper caps and a pounded bottle cap folded in half for this one!
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By Becki from Missouri (Guest Post)
What a pretty piece. you did an awesome job!
Posted on 01/11/2008 | Report Spam or Abuse
RE: Bottle Cap Sun
This is wonderful. Wish I could see it after it mellows! Great job.
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