Learn how to make fun and easy bottle cap crafts, perfect for both kids and adults! Get a variety of ideas from gifts to jewelry to decor.
I doubt that when you think about your craft supplies and what’s in your stash, you think about bottle caps.
Maybe you do and you’re already ahead of the game, but for me they were just something to cover bottles that ultimately ended up in the recycling bin.
Here’s the thing though – they’re not just garbage. Just like newspaper and toilet paper rolls, there are a lot of things that you can make with them. Probably a lot more than you think!
It turns out that there are tons of bottle cap crafts that you can make ranging from gifts to jewelry to decorating, and I’m excited to show you over 25 of them today.
What do I love about these projects? Well it starts with them being budget friendly and ends with them being very easy. I’d say everything on this list is simple enough for both kids and adults!
Look through the list below, pick a few ideas and give them a try. Then let me know what you think in the comments. Are you excited to craft with little metal caps? Of course you are! Enjoy!
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Bottle Cap Necklaces
This is one of the easiest and most fun crafts to make with a bottle cap! Try a unique necklace. Older kids love this project, and it's also fun to top it with Dimensional Magic.
These easy to make coasters are a fun resin craft! You'll get some jar lids and arrange bottle caps inside in whatever pattern makes you happy. You can make them all one color, create flowers or rep your team colors. There are so many possibilities!
This project is fun to make and is great to serve breakfast in bed, or display Dad’s favorite items on a coffee table. You might be intimidated by grout, but there's no reason to be. This tray is easy!
Get an easy tutorial for creating your own custom bottle cap table – this one uses a state flag design! Once you learn the method you'll Be able to create the design of your choice.
Craft up a useful gift for Mother's Day! Bottle cap bookmarks are the perfect handmade gift for kids to easily make for mom, grandma, or other loved ones!
I can't believe how cute these darling little candles are! I think they would be really fun for a luminary or a dinner party. They don't last long, so they are perfect for situations where you only need them for a night.
Bottlecaps used in outdoor adventures? I never even considered it! This is a fun way to make fishing lures with them, and you can actually use them! Of course if you want to use the lures for a fishing craft, that would work too.
One thing I love about bottlecaps is how colorful they can be! If you collect a bunch from different places, you can make a colorful garland to hang on your mantel.
Food for dollhouse inhabitants? A batch of homemade party favors? Or a new crafting challenge to work on together for kids? Try making miniature pies with bottle caps! They're super cute.
Here's a simple DIY for making bottle cap keychains. Promote a cause, support your favorite team or just give some flair to your keychain with this easy idea.
Allison said there was a lot of trial and error for this project, but the end results are worth it! She has great tips for decorating this unique home decor letter.
I never thought of bottle caps being burger buns, but somehow it works! The insides are felt and fabric, and I'm not sure that I've seen cuter Christmas ornaments.
If you enjoyed these crafts with bottle caps, let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other ideas using some interesting materials:
Temidayo praise
Thursday 24th of August 2023
I'm sorry I meant how can I make a necklace
Temidayo praise
Thursday 24th of August 2023
How to make a necklace for my father and my mother so teach me how to make those beautiful necklace