Preparation

Drinks Can

1. Rinse out the can thoroughly. Hold the centre of the can in your left hand, pierce a hole in the can using a craft knife then cut off the bottom using craft scissors.

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2. Using the craft scissor, cut up the can lengthways all the way to the top, using the printing on the can as a guide to keep a straight line.

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3. Cut off the top of the can (keep the ring pull for decorations). Recycle the top and bottom of the drinks can.

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4. Straighten the sides of the can by cutting off any sharp edges. Roll the can (with printed side inwards) to flatten the piece of aluminium.

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Plastic Drinks Bottle

1. Rinse out the bottle and take off the label. Hold the plastic bottle in the centre, pierce a hole in the bottle using a knife then using craft scissors cut off the bottom of the bottle.

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2. Cut up the main body of the bottle using the join as a guide for cutting a straight line. Cut off the neck of the bottle

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3. Straighten the sides of the bottle by cutting off any sharp edges. Take the main body of the bottle and flatten rolling in the reverse direction.

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Aluminium Pie Case

1. Cut off the crinkled sides of the bottle by cutting down to the base at regular intervals of 4cms. Flatten and cut off.

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2. Using your hands smooth out the flat base of the case.

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Smoked Salmon Tray

Wipe the salmon tray with a damp cloth. Do not immerse in water.

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