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This article was reviewed by Renee Day. Renee Day is a Crafting Expert and Content Creator based in Michigan. She is a master of paper crafts, and also specializes in brush lettering, journaling, embossing, stamping, stenciling, doodling, and crocheting. Her Instagram account, thediyday, has over 300K followers. She published a book called Creative Journaling: A Guide to Over 100 Techniques and Ideas for Amazing Dot Grid, Junk, Mixed-Media, and Travel Pages. The book contains 52 projects, from crafting colorful pages to creating dot grid, junk, mixed-media, and travel journals. She also created Chunky Letter Calligraphy, a 30+ page (PDF) all about lettering. She runs a thriving Amazon Storefront, where she curates craft supply collections for her followers. She previously worked as a photographer, capturing engagement sessions, weddings, boudoir, and landscapes. She received a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. This article has been viewed 124,012 times.
When trying to transfer liquids or oils from one container to another, pouring and mixing can get messy. If spouts are different sizes and you want to avoid dripping the liquid all over the counter (and yourself) consider using an easy-to-create funnel fashioned from aluminum foil.
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1 Create a model funnel using paper or soft cardboard that you can use as a mold. A file, flimsy, folder or piece of card will all be suitable.
2 Wrap the paper in a funnel shape. Check to see if it fits in the container(s) you intend to use. Advertisement
3 Tape the model funnel together to hold it firmly. You now have a funnel model ready for wrapping the aluminum foil around.
4 Tear off a sheet of aluminum foil, slightly longer than the funnel model. You want a slightly longer sheet in case you need to adjust the size.
Use only new foil for making the foil funnel. While you may want to repurpose the foil used to wrap last night’s meal, it will be weaker and may rip or tear.
5 Wrap the foil around the model. Lightly tape one end of the foil to the funnel model. Wrap the foil around the model to create the foil funnel.
6 Tape the other end of the foil together to complete the funnel. You may want to line the entire edge with tape to ensure it fully adheres.
7 Remove the tape from the inside of the aluminum foil funnel to release it from the cardboard model. You will be left with a perfectly formed aluminum foil funnel.
8 Use funnel immediately. This funnel can be easily crushed or changed so it’s best to put it to use right away.
Place a paper towel underneath the receptacle to avoid dripping (in case the funnel fails or liquid drips). Also place a paper towel underneath the funnel after removing it from the bottle.
Push the funnel deeply into the bottle when transferring liquid to reduce the possibility of spillage.
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Also be sure, when inserting the funnel into whatever container you're trying to fill, to make a small "dent" in the foil, right where the foil meets the neck of the container. If you don't make this "little dent", air has no way of escaping the container as it's being filled, and can greatly increase the time it takes to fill your container. Thanks Helpful 2 Not Helpful 0
In some cases you can recycle your aluminum foil funnel by gently washing it with warm water and mild dish soap. Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 1
Check for holes or rips in the foil before using (a hole or tear will defeat the purpose of having the funnel). Thanks Helpful 3 Not Helpful 0
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If using an aluminum foil funnel to transport poisonous or hazardous liquid, properly dispose immediately after use. Thanks Helpful 0 Not Helpful 0
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Cardboard, plastic file or other suitable strong but flexible item for forming the funnel model
Tape (craft tape, masking tape, etc.); avoid using tape as strong as duct tape as it might rip the foil or card
Aluminum (aluminium) foil/kitchen foil
Scissors
Towel (use when pouring items)
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Reviewed by: Renee Day Crafting Expert This article was reviewed by Renee Day. Renee Day is a Crafting Expert and Content Creator based in Michigan. She is a master of paper crafts, and also specializes in brush lettering, journaling, embossing, stamping, stenciling, doodling, and crocheting. Her Instagram account, thediyday, has over 300K followers. She published a book called Creative Journaling: A Guide to Over 100 Techniques and Ideas for Amazing Dot Grid, Junk, Mixed-Media, and Travel Pages. The book contains 52 projects, from crafting colorful pages to creating dot grid, junk, mixed-media, and travel journals. She also created Chunky Letter Calligraphy, a 30+ page (PDF) all about lettering. She runs a thriving Amazon Storefront, where she curates craft supply collections for her followers. She previously worked as a photographer, capturing engagement sessions, weddings, boudoir, and landscapes. She received a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. This article has been viewed 124,012 times. 41 votes - 67% Co-authors: 11Updated: January 31, 2021 Views: 124,012 Categories: Featured Articles | Metalwork and Wire Projects
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1 Create a model funnel using paper or soft cardboard that you can use as a mold. A file, flimsy, folder or piece of card will all be suitable. 
2 Wrap the paper in a funnel shape. Check to see if it fits in the container(s) you intend to use. Advertisement 
3 Tape the model funnel together to hold it firmly. You now have a funnel model ready for wrapping the aluminum foil around. 
4 Tear off a sheet of aluminum foil, slightly longer than the funnel model. You want a slightly longer sheet in case you need to adjust the size. 
5 Wrap the foil around the model. Lightly tape one end of the foil to the funnel model. Wrap the foil around the model to create the foil funnel. 
6 Tape the other end of the foil together to complete the funnel. You may want to line the entire edge with tape to ensure it fully adheres. 
7 Remove the tape from the inside of the aluminum foil funnel to release it from the cardboard model. You will be left with a perfectly formed aluminum foil funnel. 
8 Use funnel immediately. This funnel can be easily crushed or changed so it’s best to put it to use right away. 
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