Any other bottle cap collectors out there?

Discussion in 'Breweriana' started by Biggtriksta, Jun 25, 2014.

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  1. creepinjeeper

    creepinjeeper Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2012 Missouri

    I have the same rule. If I don't drink the beer, I don't keep the cap. I do, however, save all the caps, corks and cage caps, regardless of repeat. I have a big mason jar that I drop them into. When it's full, I dump 'em into a gallon ziplock, and start again. I want to get enough to make a decent start in a large apothecary jar. Souvenirs of a journey into deliciousness.
     
    #21 creepinjeeper, Jun 25, 2014
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  2. BMBCLT

    BMBCLT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,427) May 9, 2014 South Carolina
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    I had a derp moment! Each row is contains same caps. Correct?
     
    #22 BMBCLT, Jun 25, 2014
  3. JFear

    JFear Initiate (0) Jun 18, 2014 Virginia

    Oh, it's all good. Yeah, should have elaborated on that. Same brewery in each row, albeit different caps from different beers by the same brewery pop up, making each row less consistent looking.
     
    #23 JFear, Jun 25, 2014
  4. PapaGoose03

    PapaGoose03 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,057) May 30, 2005 Michigan
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    OP and others who added a pic in this thread - I noticed that some of your caps are dented/creased from prying them off of the bottle. You'll wish someday that you had a way to prevent that from happening. Here's how: put a quarter on top of the cap before prying. Using a closed-loop opened is also more gentle on the edge of the cap to prevent damage there.
     
    #24 PapaGoose03, Jun 25, 2014
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  5. josmickam

    josmickam Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2013 Georgia

    I made a lamp using chicken wire and bottle caps - I think I used about 470 caps. I have about 900-1100 caps now.
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    #25 josmickam, Jun 25, 2014
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  6. josmickam

    josmickam Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2013 Georgia

    Your avatar/picture is perfect for the image he posted.
     
    #26 josmickam, Jun 25, 2014
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  7. SirBottlecap

    SirBottlecap Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2013 California

    I am doing tonight for sure.
     
    #27 SirBottlecap, Jun 25, 2014
  8. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    I keep all caps with logos or designs.
     
    #28 UCLABrewN84, Jun 25, 2014
  9. SirBottlecap

    SirBottlecap Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2013 California

    I certainly would not dent any of my caps like so many cruel people out there! All of my dented caps are "rescue caps" from the local Abused Cap Center.
     
    #29 SirBottlecap, Jun 25, 2014
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  10. ColonelCash

    ColonelCash Initiate (0) Jul 6, 2011 Tennessee

    Is that red Long Trail cap in the OP's photo new? Haven't seen those. ISO!
     
    #30 ColonelCash, Jun 25, 2014
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  11. Biggtriksta

    Biggtriksta Initiate (0) Aug 7, 2013 New York

    Holy... This is incredible. I would be thrilled if I could get to this point! :grinning:
     
    #31 Biggtriksta, Jun 25, 2014
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  12. Biggtriksta

    Biggtriksta Initiate (0) Aug 7, 2013 New York

    It's the Long Trail Double Bag. I believe they redesigned the label on it.
     
    #32 Biggtriksta, Jun 25, 2014
  13. SirBottlecap

    SirBottlecap Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2013 California

    I can help a little if you are interested...
     
    #33 SirBottlecap, Jun 25, 2014
  14. Biggtriksta

    Biggtriksta Initiate (0) Aug 7, 2013 New York

    Well, in terms of collecting caps, I'm just going to stick with my requirements for determining which caps to keep.

    As for displaying them, I could use some advice! Mine are currently just laid out on a board under my bed. How do you store all of them in the midst of collecting? How are you displaying them now? Suggestions for how to lay them out for an attractive display?
     
    #34 Biggtriksta, Jun 25, 2014
  15. SirBottlecap

    SirBottlecap Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2013 California

    I just recently decided to take step-by-step pictures of my cap-board making process and will show them if you'd like...
     
    #35 SirBottlecap, Jun 27, 2014
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  16. josmickam

    josmickam Initiate (0) Apr 19, 2013 Georgia

    @SirBottleca Yes, please!
    You can also make magnets out of your caps..
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    #36 josmickam, Jun 27, 2014
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  17. SirBottlecap

    SirBottlecap Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2013 California

    ok, THAT might be the best use of caps yet!!
     
    #37 SirBottlecap, Jun 27, 2014
  18. TheBeerNation

    TheBeerNation Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 New York

    Easy weekend project (while putting a few back and adding to the collection) is making a tabletop or bar top. It is a great way to show them all off and be functional at the same time.
    There is also tons of ideas on Pinterest on how to use them or display them.
     
    #38 TheBeerNation, Jun 27, 2014
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  19. SirBottlecap

    SirBottlecap Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2013 California

    I've been trying to download pictures from Photobucket to no avail...WHYYY?!! I'll try again soon!
     
    #39 SirBottlecap, Jun 27, 2014
  20. Biggtriksta

    Biggtriksta Initiate (0) Aug 7, 2013 New York

    Thank you for trying! I'd love to see.
     
    #40 Biggtriksta, Jun 28, 2014
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