Did you know the consumption of products canned is it very tall and growing higher and higher? There are more and more products on the market that are presented in this type of packaging. Millions of cans are consumed on our planet, and in Spain we scrap around 14 kg of these objects per person. This is a clear sign that you need to commit to reuse of cans. In this tutorial we raise awareness and bring you 3 ideas to recycle Reserve cans so you can create decorative objects.
Materials
To make this decoration you will need the tin cans as the main material. In addition, we will also use the following materials:
- Lija
- Gun silicone
- Rag
- chalk paint
- Brush
- Hook to hang
- Wood plank
- Tiles
- Wire
- Acrylic paint
- Decorative paper
- Cutter
- Screwdriver
- Mosaic cement
- Spatula
- Decorative hook
- Screws
Step by step
In the next video-tutorial I show you the steps to follow in detail of the 3 ideas with tin cans. You will see that they are very easy of doing.
Tissue box
To make the tissue box you better look for a can with tapa, since from there we are going to get the tissues.
You must first make a cut in cross to that cover that I was commenting on. Now we are going to decorate the can. Use patterned paper patterned paper or you can draw or print any design. As you can see in the previous video, we have used a tile design that is so fashionable. Keep in mind that it is better to go with the decoration of the room where you are going to put the tissue box.
You must cut the paper taking into account the measurements of the can. Stick it with hot silicone.
Hanging vase
The vase works well with a large can or a long can. You should sand the edge part to avoid cutting yourself, and also clean it well before painting. When you have it completely clean and sanded, you must paint the can using chalk paintThis way you will leave the vintage look of chalk finish. To hang the vase, you can roll a wire as if it were a handle.
The rear will be a wood plank. You can paint it as you like and you should let it dry for at least 12 hours.
So that you have a hook where to place the vase, choose a decorative hook the kind that are sold in DIY and decoration stores. At the back, screw a hook with a ring to be able to hang it on the wall.
Now you just have to put the flowers that you like the most in the tin and hang it on the hook.
Candleholder
In this candleholder it is best to use a can of tuna or any low can.
Choose some tiles that you like or that combine with the decoration of the space where you are going to place the candle holder. You must paste them with silicone hot all over the rim of the can. When you have that edge covered with the tiles, you should apply flashing or also called cement for mosaics. Extend it with a spatula and let it rest for a few 15-20 minutes.
When that time has passed, cleaning the mosaic with the help of a sponge or cloth dampened in water.
