Craft Beer Can Belt Buckle Tutorial

Upcycle a craft beer can, or any aluminum can with awesome graphics, into a custom belt buckle. Great gift for a craft beer aficionado!

Created by: Mollie Valente

Designer Tips

Parts are listed below.
For the illustrated step-by-step tutorial, including great tips on making a template and preparing your work surface, please see Mollie's full article at blog.rings-things.com:
DIY - Make a Belt Buckle from a Craft Beer Can.

Suggested Supplies

1 each #30-682-01-AS Antiqued Silver Plated Belt Buckle Blank, Rounded Rectangle, 87mm
1 each #60-230 Epoxy 330 Adhesive

Tools

Other Supplies

craft-beer can (or any other pretty aluminum can)
copy machine and paper
sharp scissors
Scotch tape
heavy-duty side cutters (NOT your good jewelry-making pair)
painter's masking tap (low tack)
isopropyl alcohol
paper towl
paper plate
mixing stick / applicator (or use a disposable craft brush to apply the adhesive)
work gloves

Sep 30th 2021 Mollie Valente