The new life of cans: a few ideas for recycling
Canning in cans has become an excellent way to preserve the freshness of foods, drinks and other substances needed by the household. Metal containers do not break and reliably protect the contents from external influences. It took a lot of effort and good material to make these simple vessels, so it's a pity to throw them away after use. People with imagination can make useful and interesting objects out of them with their own hands.
Despite the fact that the material for packaging canned food is well cut, it
processing requires some handling skills and caution - sharp edges can damage your hands.
Therefore, it is recommended for beginners to use tin cans with a flat edge for home crafts.
One of the most popular uses of metal containers in everyday life is the creation of
organizers for cutlery, household items or
stationery.
If desired, the surface can be beautifully designed. There are many ways: painting, pasting
fabric, colored paper, lace and other decorative elements. The main thing is that the product fits into the design
of interior
rooms.
The design can be made complex and multi-level. Very convenient for working at the table.
rotary tabletop device on a wooden base. And shallow tins attached to a large capacity,
Useful for storing small items: paper clips, buttons,
erasers.
From the cans located horizontally, you get a roomy shelf for school
accessories. The working surface of the table will be freer if the design is attached to
the wall.
Modern materials for canning do not rust and do not rot. Beautifully designed
a vessel filled with water will turn into a spectacular vase for cut
flowers.
If you drill a hole in the bottom of the tin, and then pour a suitable one into the container
soil, you get a comfortable flower pot. Small jars are ideal for plants with a shallow root
a system of, for example, succulents or
violets.
Balcony, country house or porch can be decorated with picturesque container
compositions in homemade flowerpots and
cache-pot.
Lanterns with candles will decorate an apartment or garden plot, if ennobled
curly carvings. The choice of pattern depends only on imagination
performer.
It takes a little imagination, diligence and improvised materials to create an original
festive table decor. Such a composition can be decoration and wedding
ceremonies.
Openwork creations from cans require skill and perseverance, but the result
comparable to professional
designers.
Original metal shades are suitable for table lamps, night lamps, and
floor lamps. From a large number of keys to beer cans, you can also make an unusual
shade.
Toys and colorful watering cans made by the hands of home craftsmen will please the kids. But you have to
take into account that crafts for children should be
safe.
Summer residents use any waste materials to improve their site, of which
decorative elements and functional devices can also turn out. The sonorous figure of the lumberjack is not only
Looks impressive against a background of saturated greens, but also repels
raven.
And in the cold season, a small feeder from a beer can will help take care of small
feathered.
Colorful flowers from bright tins will complement the living plants of the flowerbed or
the lawn. And the vibration of a light turntable will drive harmful ones out of the garden
moles.
A portable stove or mini barbecue can be made very simple, they will become reliable helpers.
on a picnic or in
camping trip.
Homemade crafts made from durable tin cans can replace purchased items. Convenient and elegant items will serve for several more years in the apartment and on the personal plot.
