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How to DIY a Star Wars R2-D2 robot from a can

How to DIY a Star Wars R2-D2 robot from a can

The earliest R2-D2 robot in Star Wars, its naive and loyal performance must have left a deep impression on everyone! Sharing a tutorial on recycling can waste, you can make a lifelike R2-D2 in just a few simple steps. D2, if you like it, try it!~

How to DIY a Star Wars R2-D2 robot from a can

Materials and tools: cans, scissors, screws, white paper and pencils.

How to DIY a Star Wars R2-D2 robot from a can

First design the arm on white paper, mainly the several places that need to be drilled have to be dealt with in advance.

How to DIY a Star Wars R2-D2 robot from a can

Use screws to secure a piece of aluminum foil to the can.

How to DIY a Star Wars R2-D2 robot from a can

Roll it up into a cylinder and fix it with screws. Do the same with the other arm.

How to DIY a Star Wars R2-D2 robot from a can

Then draw the drawings on the white paper. We are going to start doing the tricks. They are exactly the same.

How to DIY a Star Wars R2-D2 robot from a can

Draw the drawing onto the aluminum foil.

How to DIY a Star Wars R2-D2 robot from a can

Cut it out, we need 3.

How to DIY a Star Wars R2-D2 robot from a can

Fold one of them first.

How to DIY a Star Wars R2-D2 robot from a can

This is what it will look like when completed, and screws will also be used to fix it.

How to DIY a Star Wars R2-D2 robot from a can

Make 3 in total.

How to DIY a Star Wars R2-D2 robot from a can

Cut a long strip from the aluminum foil, punch 3 holes, and install it on the bottom of the can. Install one foot through the eyelet.

How to DIY a Star Wars R2-D2 robot from a can

Finally, install the other two hands to the end of the arm, and the cute R2-D2 robot is completed~