How to Make Fake Gold Coins
Collect the needed materials., Flatten the metallic bottle top lid., Place the flattened lid onto a covered surface in readiness for spray painting., Spray the bottle top lids., Use the finished fake gold coins as play props.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Collect the needed materials.
These are listed below.
The lids used must be metallic, not plastic.
Look for such lids on soda bottles, beer bottles, sauce bottles and other condiment bottles. -
Step 2: Flatten the metallic bottle top lid.
Use a hammer to flatten the lid to a thinner texture, similar to the height of a coin.
Try to hammer in any edges so that they fold under and into the coin shape.
Leave no sharp edges.
Be sure to work on a suitable surface, such as a workbench in the garage.
Hammering the bottle tops can easily damage the surface underneath. , Make as many coins from bottle top lids as you want before spraying, to make the spraying process more economic. , Spray both sides of the flattened bottle top lids with gold spray paint.
It is easiest to spray all on one side first, then leave to dry, then turn over and spray the other side.
That way, you won't lose any of the gold paint by turning the fake coins over before they dry.
If you prefer, you can hand paint the gold paint on. , They look realistic enough from a distance and can pass muster for cosplay.
The more you practice making them, the more refined you'll become at making them seem more realistic. -
Step 3: Place the flattened lid onto a covered surface in readiness for spray painting.
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Step 4: Spray the bottle top lids.
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Step 5: Use the finished fake gold coins as play props.
Detailed Guide
These are listed below.
The lids used must be metallic, not plastic.
Look for such lids on soda bottles, beer bottles, sauce bottles and other condiment bottles.
Use a hammer to flatten the lid to a thinner texture, similar to the height of a coin.
Try to hammer in any edges so that they fold under and into the coin shape.
Leave no sharp edges.
Be sure to work on a suitable surface, such as a workbench in the garage.
Hammering the bottle tops can easily damage the surface underneath. , Make as many coins from bottle top lids as you want before spraying, to make the spraying process more economic. , Spray both sides of the flattened bottle top lids with gold spray paint.
It is easiest to spray all on one side first, then leave to dry, then turn over and spray the other side.
That way, you won't lose any of the gold paint by turning the fake coins over before they dry.
If you prefer, you can hand paint the gold paint on. , They look realistic enough from a distance and can pass muster for cosplay.
The more you practice making them, the more refined you'll become at making them seem more realistic.
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