How To Make Cup Holders For Bikes

By Claudine Hodges


Using something that we made ourselves adds more meaning to the material. It serves as a reminder of the effort and creativity we placed on the creation of the material. If before we are only limited to what the market provides, now we are being opened to the idea of making something by ourselves using the most affordable materials that we can find. In fact, materials at home can be viable ingredients for a new unit.

Kids and teenagers alike fancy the idea of gathering some unusable things at home and then making something good out of pin. It is one way of repurposing old materials. Not only will you reduce the amount of waste you throw at a daily basis.You will also be able to save money from buying an entrirely new device. Cup holders for bikes is among the easiest things to personalize. Let us look at how it is done.

The first step you need to follow is to gather the necessary materials. Most of it can be found at home so you do not really have to spend. Secure an empty can, paint, paint brush, markers, sealer, bike mount, preferred design materials and koozie. You may also need a drill so if you have one at home, include them on your preparation.

After gathering everything, you are now ready to start. Get the empty can and clean it. If it is a can from a canned goods, then you should make sure that the inside portion is well cleaned. Remove the labels. Wash it with detergent if you need to. This will help remove the smell.

Then, get the bike mount, your pen or marker and the drill. This is where you attach the mount to the can. Select a specific area and mark it using the marker. Then drill a hole in it. After doing so, attach the mount using the screws that comes along with the package.

At this point, you should be able to have a visible cup holder. The next stage would be to create a personalized design. Get the koozie and slide it inside the can. This will provide additional insulation for the accessory.

At this point, you are ready to start your own design. Get all the materials you wish to include. Decide how you want to go about with the design. You can begin by painting the can or covering it with masking tape. You decide. It would make your work easier if you already have a concept on the look that you want to achieve.

Take note that this is just a sample. Design however you want your holder to look like. The most important consideration here is the appearance of your bike. The holder should blend well with the color and size of your unit. At the same time, it should be appealing to the eyes. Be careful with the balance of details. Too much can already be distracting.

If for instance you want to have some graphics or visuals attached on the design, then be it. There are shops in the city and the malls that offer customized printing services. You can hand in your design and they will give you some options. Do not forget to inform them though what the design is for. This will help them get the appropriate size for the print.




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