Geocache Containers

Spent a few hours to day making some geocache containers from those plastic "bubbles" that come from the vending machines that kids feed quarters to -to get "cool prizes" but, never the ones that are one the pictures. 

 

I made some a while ago but, need to replace a cache that seems to go missing.  I am hoping that THESE will stay longer.  I think they just might blend a bit better.

I use wire from hangers, a candle, Liquid Nail and the little "bubbles".

This morning when I looked for my wire snips... nope, not where I thought they were.  So, off to Lowes I go!  I also picked up a new set of Visp Grips (tools are cool).

Now to chop the hanger.  The first one is easy 'cus it is already bent to nearly the right shape.  Measure the next two and shape them. (one end with a "right-angle" bend about a quarter inch long).

 

Light a (scented) candle.  Take the cap from the "bubble", hold that bent end of the (hanger) wire to the candle flame for about ten seconds, push it thru the center of the cap. Let it cool.  

Next is the creative part.  I use the Liquid Nail in the can NOT the tubes.  I place a little blob on the inside of the cap to hold the "right-angle" bend,  Let that dry.  Meanwhile, I lightly coat the "bubble" parts with Liquid Nail".  Spray paint sticks better to it than to the plastic.  Set those aside.  By now the cap is set and I sculpt the rough texture on the lids.  Hang them to dry.  

Once the parts are dry, I spray paint them.  

And now, the "bubbles" are little "Acorns" that can hide in Oak Trees!   

 

Last week when we meet with the Junior Troop I only had the "bubble" but, I told them that I had made "Acorns".