Darbla Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 Maybe stars, butterflies, whatever to make a rustic candle holder (not to pour wax in). I'm thinking of this for a primitive decorating idea to set votives or pillars down in, but I don't know if there's a correct word or phrase to use to search for something to punch those holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky_CO Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 How about a torch but hey I am in to over kill. Now seriously I would look in to a dremel with some cutting blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 I remember some people doing this a long time ago and what I remember is they would take the can and fill it with water and place in the freezer. Then after the water is frozen, I think they used an awl? (sp?) tool and would just sort of punch out the design. I think they placed the design over the can to punch out the design. That is the best I can remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertrose Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 I've been looking to find such a tool myself for exactly the same reason.I've had the same problems too trying to search for whatever the heck it would be called! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasBrat Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 http://www.crafts-for-all-seasons.com/tin-can-luminaries.htmlSome use nails and a hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted December 24, 2009 Share Posted December 24, 2009 Hi, found this site under "Tin punch Kits".http://www.piercedtin.com/doityour.htmKyme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertrose Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I'm glad I came back to this thread.Thanks for posting the link to that site! Looks like those are the tools that might just do the trick.Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyme1911 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Happy to help, I have always thought that would be fun to do. I have heard it helps to fill them with water and freeze, for a solid surface inside. I don't know how practical that would be.:)Kyme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desertrose Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Yes, I've done that in the past when just using a hammer and nail to punch out a design.It works, but you'd have to be quick in summer here co's that ice is going to start melting pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auntie S Posted January 30, 2010 Share Posted January 30, 2010 Very interesting site. Thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Murphin Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 This is a very good thread and all the creative things are discussed in this thread as well._______________________________________________packing supplies ~ Good things come in small packaging ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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