Updated on June 12, 2024
It is time again for another round of Craft Lightning. If you are new to Craft Lightning, a group of your favorite bloggers come together to each create a craft that takes less than 15 minutes to make. This month’s theme is camp crafts. Head over to The Country Chic Cottage and 30 Minute Crafts to see all the crafts that were shared this week!
Do you subscribe to Family Fun magazine? If you have kids, it is a great source of inspiration for fun things to do with the kids – crafts, recipes, holiday activities, etc. I saw the idea to make tin can robots in a special edition issue of Family Fun.
Supplies needed (contains affiliate links):
- Cans
- Magnets
- Glue gun/glue sticks
- Various metal parts
- Various craft supplies
Step One:
Remove the labels from your cans. Wash and dry your cans. Be sure there are no rough edges where you removed the top. File down any rough edges, if necessary.
Step Two:
Gather robot parts. We used various nuts, bolts, screws, washers, etc. that we had in our workshop. We also used pipe cleaners, jewels, googly eyes, buttons, and beads.
You will also need small magnets and a glue gun.
Step Three:
Start assembling your robot parts. Use your imagination. The metal parts will stick to the magnets and no glue is necessary. For non-metal parts an adult can use a hot glue gun to adhere the parts to the magnets.
Step Four:
Attach your robot parts to the can with the magnets to create faces or whatever your heart desires. The great thing about these robots is you can make new creations over and over again. Even though the actual preparation of the robot parts takes a short amount of time, my children happily played with them for over an hour!
What activities do you do to keep the kids busy in the summer?
Bianca says
I would loke to make my own tin can robot too.
Carolina says
I love this idea – and using magnets is genius!
Melissa French of HousePunkery says
I love how you made it so you can reposition their features, I bet the kids spent HOURS playing with these. Thanks for sharing. Hello from The Creative Exchange.
Laura Silva says
These have been so much fun! The magnets make it so they can re-create faces over and over again. And since most of the items were not glued if they become tired of them, I can simply put all the supplies away! Have a great weekend. xo, Laura
Angie @ CCC says
I love this project!! Thanks for joining!
Laura Silva says
Thanks for hosting Craft Lightning. It is always so much fun! xo, Laura