I don't throw away cans and make practical things out of them.
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If you have a small warehouse of “tin”, do not rush to part with it. What to make from cans? We offer 9 practical ideas with detailed descriptions and photos.
Cans on a summer cottage
Who would have thought that tin cans would inspire someone to build an entire house:
Or sculptures:
Perhaps, sometimes you really can break away from reality a little and express your creativity by creating “masterpieces” from garbage. But true housewives still prefer practical and useful things in the house!
The best place for cans is in the country house.
Bird repeller
Anyone who grows strawberries, cherries and other berries knows how much starlings and sparrows like them. To enjoy the berries yourself, you have to constantly scare away thieves. A homemade repeller will help you with this:
A bird repeller can be made from whole tin cans or just the bottoms, making holes for threads and hanging them in the wind. To secure it, you need to tie a knot under the hole. And so that the design does not stand out from the general background, you can paint the jars in bright colors.
Country bowling
Don't know what to do in between gardening chores? Or are the children suffering from boredom? Organize a fun country game. Paint the cans. Draw faces of cartoon characters or animal faces on the sides. Get a tennis ball.
Bowling cans can be built on a bench, a fence, or simply on the ground. Move away 5-10 meters and try to shoot down at least one. Believe me, the game is more fun than it seems at first glance!
Original flower bed
Multi-colored cans can help decorate your patio. Plant annual flowers in them. Place the makeshift pots on a wooden rack.
Or you can nail tin cans to a wooden fence in advance. It turns out to be a rather unusual, but stylish design!
Candlesticks and lanterns
What could be cozier and more romantic than candlelight breaking through a decorated candlestick? It's very easy to make one from a tin can. Draw a picture on paper. Glue it to the jar. Tap out the pattern with a nail and hammer or drill.
If you plan to hang the lantern candle holder, you will need to make a handle. Twist it from wire and insert it into pre-prepared holes on the sides of the jar. Form knots on the inside. All that remains is to place the candle inside and wait for the evening!
Have you dreamed of an aroma lamp? Making it from a tin can is more than easy:
Home decor
At home, crafts made from tin cans do not look as appropriate as at the dacha. But if you put some effort into the finishing, no one will guess the origin of the designer item.
Illustrative examples of successful decoration of cans:
Organizer
Tin cans are stable, are not afraid of falls and do not deteriorate for a long time.You can easily turn them into an organizer for stationery, jewelry, beads and other small items. The main thing is to come up with a beautiful decor. Be sure to paint your jars. For decoration you can use pieces of wallpaper, ribbons, artificial flowers and rhinestones.
And no man will refuse such an organizer in the garage:
Lamp or table lamp
If the apartment is decorated in a loft style, then a lamp or lamp from a tin can will fit perfectly into it. To make it you will need a socket with a wire, a light bulb, paint and a little patience.
Step-by-step photo instructions for production:
Cans in the kitchen
Housewives often use tin cans as additional storage containers:
- coffee;
- tea;
- dried herbs;
- cinnamon sticks;
- croup;
- sugar and salt.
They help preserve the aroma. Bulk products in tin containers do not spoil for a long time.
Use large canning jars to store cereals. This will protect your home from moths.
Bakeware
A tin can is one of the very first baking dishes. In the 90s, this was the only way Easter cakes were baked. All labels were carefully removed from the jars, washed and stored until Easter. Of course, they are not as convenient as modern silicone molds. But they are completely free!
Tin molds must be greased with oil, otherwise the baked goods will stick and you will not be able to remove them.
The second way to use tin cans is to create figures for cookies and gingerbread. How to do it yourself:
- Cut off the bottom.
- Cut the jar into rings 2 cm high.
- Sand the edges with sandpaper.
- We give the rings the desired shape by bending them with your fingers or pliers.
Use caution when cutting tin.It is easy to cut with a raw edge, and such a wound will take a very long time to heal.
Pastry bag nozzle
If you still don't have a real piping bag with tips, a tin can will definitely come in handy. Many people replace the bag with a thick bag or parchment roll. But this design is unreliable. Often the tip breaks and the cream spreads out in a terrible stain.
The correct nozzle is a key point in decorating desserts and cakes with cream. How to make it?
- Cut a ring of tin 5–6 cm high.
- Cut it to make a strip.
- Divide it into 2 rectangles.
- Take a tin rectangle and roll it into a cornet.
- Holding the edges with your fingers, wrap the workpiece with tape.
- Trim off any excess from the top edge.
- Cut the tip at an angle or straight, depending on what kind of cream decoration you plan to make.
Make the birds happy!
In winter, it is very difficult for birds to get food for themselves. A small tin can feeder can save the lives of several dozen birds. And if you also paint it, it will make a nice decoration for the garden.
Don't underestimate tin cans. A “pile of garbage” can be of great service. The tin is durable and protects food from spoilage.By spending 1–2 hours of free time, you will acquire practical containers for storing cereals, spices, and tools. For a summer cottage, durable cans are a real godsend. They will help create a cozy corner for relaxation. Plant fresh flowers in painted jars or make funny “skittles” out of them...
Personally, I don't throw out canned food cans. And you?