How Do You Make A Piggy Bank From A Coffee Can Or Plastic Soda Bottle?
For a fun family project or craft, make a piggy coin bank from a coffee can or plastic soda bottle. Just follow these easy steps. Find a coffee can and lid (or similar container). Carefully cut a slit in the middle of the coffee can lid. If using a plastic bottle, cut a slit in the middle of the bottle, after removing the soda label. Place coffee can (or plastic bottle) on construction paper or unpeeled contact paper, side down. Mark and measure the paper to determine the amount you’ll need to wrap around the can or bottle. Use a glue gun, glue, or tape to make construction paper adhere to bottle or can (or just use contact paper). Glue or tape cut out pictures, sequins, beads, macaroni, or other decorations to your coffee can or bottle. Use markers or crayons to draw on the bottle or can. Create a traditional “piggy” bank if you choose, by using a 2 liter soda bottle instead of a can or other container. Laying on its side, you’ll notice it looks like a pig (end of bottle is nose). Use
