Materials & Tools

Empty aluminium drinks cans
Snips or scissors
Staple gun and staples
Hammer

Step 1

Insert the point of the scissors and cut around the top and bottom of the drinks can. Be careful - the edges and corners will be sharp.

Step 2

Cut a slit down the length of the cylinder. Draw the sheet over the edge of a table or similar to flatten it out.

Step 3

Trim the cuts you made to remove the ends of the can to get rid of the jagged edges.

Step 4

Fold the sheet over a straight edge creating a 90 degree corner.

Step 5

Secure the side to the post with a couple of staples.

Step 6

Create a second fold along the opposite edge of the post, trim to the same height as the first and secure with more staples.

Step 7

Fold the sides in at each end, securing them with staples.

Step 8

Gently hammer the end of the metal sheet down over the side of the post. Repeat on the other side.

Step 9

Trim the "flap" to length and secure with a staple. Repeat on the other side.

Step 10

If you have any sharp corners, give them a gentle tap with the hammer to reduce any  chance of injury.