Pop tab armor

Ahhhh major nostalgia coming on right now... 1 year ago I wrote "the final update" for my first Tauriel cosplay (her "archer" costume). And now here I am, writing the final update for my Tauriel inspired costume. P.S. I'm really sick of how fast time flies. :P Anyway. Here we go with this final update about the making of battle Tauriel! :) Two changes occurred over the past week since my last post. One big one concerning the pop tab chainmail that I made a while back, and one small one of…

Although you can purchase chainmail from a dive or sporting good store, why not put all those empty soda cans to good use and create your own with the tabs? The supply you will need most is time as it will take approximately 1,000 or more...

aluminum tab(s) ---> purse - via https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=334664636613729=a.318196928260500.78766.102106566536205=1

A pop can tab corset - I wonder if a similar design could be used to make "chain mail" for armor costumes?

Soda pop pull tab chain mail

Pop/Beer Can Tab Armor: This is a suit of armor made entirely of pop/beer can tabs and copper wire. It started out as a few tabs strung together after watching Edward Scissorhands, but quickly evolved as my Obsessive Compulsive Nature set in. It's surprisingly durable, a…

This looks interesting. Makes me think about what kinda things i can make with this method and material. Soda Tab Top ( pull tab )