How to Make a Coin Can

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Collect all materials.

   These are listed below under "Things You'll Need".
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   Step 2: Wash the soup can thoroughly and dry it with a paper towel

   Buff the can with a slightly dampened paper towel. , Trace around the edge of the can onto the aluminum foil.
   
   Carefully remove the template and cut it out.
   
   You should end up with a circular template that fits the top of the can. , Remember to press down hard.
   
   Cut out the template when the glue has dried. , Unfold.
   
   This is the slit to slip coins into.
   
   Set the template aside. , Wrap the paper around the can to get on idea of the circumference.
   
   Make a mark with the pencil, and cut off all excess paper. ,,, Cut one of the shorter sides to make it look rounded.
   
   This is an arm.
   
   Color it in. ,,
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   Step 3: remembering to be careful around sharp edges.

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   Step 4: Take the sheet of aluminum foil and press it down to the open side of the soup can.

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   Step 5: Glue the template onto the sheet of cardstock with white glue.

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   Step 6: Fold the template in half

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   Step 7: and cut a small rectangle in the folded half.

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   Step 8: Measure the height of the soup can

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   Step 9: and measure it onto the piece of printer paper.

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    Step 10: Draw a big face and clothes on the paper to make it look like the recipient of the can.

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    Step 11: Tape the paper around the can and put the template on top of the can.

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    Step 12: Draw a small rectangle on the cardstock and cut it out.

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    Step 13: Make another arm that looks the same as the one you just made.

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    Step 14: If desired

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    Step 15: wrap the gift and present it to your recipient!

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