How to Make a Pot of Gold Candy Dish

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Clean out a 2-liter soda bottle.. Cut off the bottom 6 inches (15 centimeters) of the bottle.. Cut slits around the top, cut edge.

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1

Clean out a 2-liter soda bottle.

Step 1

Clean out a 2-liter soda bottle.

2

Cut off the bottom 6 inches (15 centimeters) of the bottle.

Step 2

Cut off the bottom 6 inches (15 centimeters) of the bottle.

3

Cut slits around the top, cut edge.

Step 3

Cut slits around the top, cut edge.

4

Cut several strips of strong tape.

Step 4

Cut several strips of strong tape.

5

Flatten the fringe.

Step 5

Flatten the fringe.

6

Secure the flaps with strong tape.

Step 6

Secure the flaps with strong tape.

7

Heat-set the flaps with a hair dryer.

Step 7

Heat-set the flaps with a hair dryer.

8

Hold the bottle down while the plastic cools.

Step 8

Hold the bottle down while the plastic cools.

9

Trim the rim down.

Step 9

Trim the rim down.

10

Reinforce the rim with more tape.

Step 10

Reinforce the rim with more tape.

11

Paint the cauldron with 1 to 2 coats of paint.

Step 11

Paint the cauldron with 1 to 2 coats of paint.

12

Consider applying a coat of varnish.

Step 12

Consider applying a coat of varnish.

13

Punch two holes in rim across from each other.

Step 13

Punch two holes in rim across from each other.

14

Make the handle.

Step 14

Make the handle.

15

Attach the handle.

Step 15

Attach the handle.

16

Decorate the cauldron, if desired.

Step 16

Decorate the cauldron, if desired.

17

Fill the cauldron with candy.

Step 17

Fill the cauldron with candy.

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