Modern cans are made of a durable, lightweight alloy and treated with a protective corrosion-resistant coating that is not afraid of any atmospheric or chemical attack. This wonderful property of metal must be reused, because such goodness does not disappear! It is for this reason that cans are a popular material for creativity. And examples of such works can be found on popular YouTube channels, for example: DIANA Bilohorka. Here we found some interesting samples that you can easily reproduce with your own hands at your leisure.
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1 An elegant planter for any occasion
2 Tin can cosmetic box
3 Decorative coffee teapot: how to make one from a tin can
4 Miraculous transformation from a can into a casket
5 Decorative vase - cart from a tin can
An elegant planter for any occasion
To repeat this master class, you will need: a tin can, preferably a large diameter, container cardboard, white acrylic paint and acrylic varnish, decoupage napkins.
Cut the cardboard into strips about 2 × 8 cm in sizeSharpen each piece of cardboard from one edge so that it looks like a picket fenceUsing a glue gun, glue the cardboard picket fence to the jar with equal gaps between the piecesThen cover the entire jar with base acrylic paint and prepare napkins with a patternPlace the drawing on a makeshift picket fence and paint over it with acrylic varnish using a paintbrushThe result of the work you will have here is such a planter, in which you can plant a flower or use it as a container for storing various little things.
Tin can cosmetic box
An interesting option is to combine a tin can with a design from paper tubes.
To make straws, you need to cut the paper into strips, and, using a knitting needle or barbecue sticks, twist the tubes and fix them with glue so that the paper does not unfoldMake more of these paper tubes. Even if you don't use all of them for this craft, they will come in handy for other creative work.The paper tubes must be glued with hot glue to the jar in an upright position.The excess should simply be cut with scissors right along the rim of the can.Cut a circle out of cardboard just enough to fit in the jar and wrap it in a clothHot glue the strip to this circle so that you get a bag with edges equal to the height of the can, plus an allowance of about 2 cmInsert the blank bag into the jar and wrap the edges, carefully gluing them around the perimeterTape the edges with braid or laceSuch an elegant basket will decorate your boudoir: you can put jars of cream or other cosmetics in it
Decorative coffee teapot: how to make one from a tin can
Another small container for decorating the kitchen, which, among other things, also smells the room.
To decorate the jar, you will need a piece of wire, electrical tape and a piece of heavy paper, as well as coffee beans.A handle with a graceful bend should be made of wires and electrical tape, it can be glued with hot glueThick paper is required to create a decorative teapot spout. Roll the paper into a cone and cut the base so that it fits snugly against the jarWhen the base of the structure is ready, cover it with a base color. Better to take brown, given the fact that in the future you will be using coffee beans.When the primer covers the entire jar with spout and handle, the kettle will look like a one-piece construction.After that, fix the coffee beans over the entire surface with hot glue. They will spread their scent throughout the room for a long time.
This teapot can be used as a stand for kitchen tools or a mini-vase for flowers for every day.
Miraculous transformation from a can into a casket
The simplest thing that can be made from a tin can is a small storage box.
Wrap the jar around the diameter of any suitable cloth. It is better if it is a thick fabric with a beautiful pattern.Wrap the edges of the fabric and glue it with hot glue to the rim of the canMake 4 circles of cardboard large enough to fit in the jar and glue them over with cloth. One circle will go to the bottom of the can from the outside, the second - from the inside. The other two need to be glued together with a cloth outward to form the lid of the boxMake-up or jewelry can be stored in a makeshift box. If you do all the work carefully, the box will become a decoration of your dressing table.
Decorative vase - cart from a tin can
A tin can can become the basis for a decorative stand, and such a craft can be decorated in a very unusual way.
From containerboard, make two identical rings with a diameter of about 10-14 cmWrap these rings with jute rope, securing it with hot glue.The spokes of the wheels can be made from toothpicks or barbecue sticks. Fix their ends with glue in the desired positionThe tin can should be primed with brown paint over the entire surface. Use acrylic paint: it adheres well to tin and does not have a pungent odorUse jute rope again in the decoration of the can, placing it in regular turns and securing with glueStick coffee beans in between the ropeUse wooden kebab sticks to connect the two wheels. Make two axles on which the bank will be mountedFix the jar on the axle with hot glueTo keep the structure upright, make two antennae out of the wire, which are attached to the bank in the longitudinal directionSuch an original stand can contain a small bouquet, forks, spoons or pencils.
Such interesting crafts can be obtained from an ordinary tin can. And these are just some of the ideas. And to supplement this material, we suggest you watch this small video from a popular master:
We are waiting for your impressions of these ideas in the comments. And if you yourself can create a masterpiece from an ordinary tin can - send us your photos with a description, we will certainly publish the most interesting master classes.
