Shot Gun Shells ~ Creative Ways to Recycle

I'm working on a new way to recycle these empty shot gun shells.  Here are several fun ways to recycle them. 


NOTE:  Each photo was linked to the original Web site.  I have recently discovered that many of the original sites are no longer working.  I will try to update these as I locate them again, or make them myself.

~ Use them to create fun Christmas lights ~

~Make a necklace~

~ Make a key chain ~

~Make Chairs~

~Make a Shot gun shell Santa Christmas Ornament~

~Make a Wreath~

~Make More Jewelry~

Link:  http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/shotgun_shell_jewelry

~Make a Flash Drive Case~

~Make Buttons~

~Make a Belt Buckle~

~Make a Frame or Frame a Mirror~

(link no longer working)
Glue empty shot gun shells to the outer edge of an oval or round mirror.  You will need a glue gun and glue gun sticks to attach the empty shells to the mirror.  Allow to dry.

~Make Zipper Pulls or Light/Fan Pulls~

There are so many good ideas for recycling these, it may be hard to come up with a new idea.  Click on any photo above to locate the original source for each craft project.