How To Make An Awesome Soda Can Angel

Recycling soda cans is a wonderful educational craft to teach kids about reusing. A Soda Can Angel is the perfect project to show your child how something ordinary can be transformed into art.

Imagine your child carefully cutting and shaping the can, then adding wings and details to create a shiny angel they’ll be proud of.

They’ll love the hands-on experience of turning trash into treasure. In the end, you will have a simple project that encourages environmental awareness and artistic expression—all in one meaningful craft.

Step 1

Gather the following material:

an empty soda can
copper wire
a piece of bottle cap
golden metallic thread
hot glue
a pair of scissors
diagonal cutting pliers

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Step 2

Begin by carefully removing both the top and bottom parts of the soda can.

Once the ends are removed, flatten the middle section into a smooth aluminum sheet. From this sheet, cut out a cone-shaped piece.

Make sure the edges are clean and even, as this will form the main body of the angel. Be cautious when handling the aluminum; the edges can be sharp.

Step 3

Roll the cone-shaped aluminum sheet into a rounded cone by bringing the edges together.

Secure the edges using hot glue, ensuring they meet tightly. The cone will become the angel’s dress or body.

Allow the glue to dry completely before moving to the next step. Take your time to make the cone neat and symmetrical for a polished look.

Step 4

Take a bottle cap and hot glue it to the pointed top of the cone.

The bottle cap will serve as the angel’s head, giving the decoration its human-like figure.

Ensure the cap is firmly attached and centered to avoid imbalance later. This simple touch brings the angel to life and adds dimension to the ornament.

Step 5

Using the leftover aluminum sheet from the soda can, carefully cut out two wing shapes. You can keep the wings simple or add decorative details depending on your preference. Once cut, glue the wings to the curved body, slightly below the bottle cap head. Position them evenly for a balanced and angelic look.

Step 6

Take a piece of copper wire and form it into a small loop, proportional to the angel’s head. Use diagonal cutting pliers to trim any excess wire. The loop will serve as the angel’s halo, symbolizing purity and holiness. Hot glue the halo to the back of the bottle cap head, giving your angel a classic finishing touch.

Step 7

Take a piece of copper wire and form it into a small loop, proportional to the angel’s head. Use diagonal cutting pliers to trim any excess wire.

The loop will serve as the angel’s halo, symbolizing purity and holiness. Hot glue the halo to the back of the bottle cap head, giving your angel a classic finishing touch.

Step 8

Step 9

Take a piece of copper wire and form it into a small loop, proportional to the angel’s head. Use diagonal cutting pliers to trim any excess wire.

The loop will serve as the angel’s halo, symbolizing purity and holiness. Hot glue the halo to the back of the bottle cap head, giving your angel a classic finishing touch.

Step 10

Take a piece of copper wire and form it into a small loop, proportional to the angel’s head. Use diagonal cutting pliers to trim any excess wire.

The loop will serve as the angel’s halo, symbolizing purity and holiness. Hot glue the halo to the back of the bottle cap head, giving your angel a classic finishing touch.

Making a soda can angel is a great way for kids to recycle and be creative! It’s fun to turn trash into something beautiful. This project teaches about recycling and arts.

Kids will be proud of their angel crafts. Don’t forget to look at more articles for fun learning crafts!