Nowadays, we throw a very wide variety of packaging products into the trash every day, but some products can be a good source for doing various kinds of crafts with your own hands.
So, as an example, you can take an empty tin can of lemonade or beer. For the most part, crafts made from tin cans serve as decoration, but if you use your imagination and imagination, you can build something useful and usable for your home.
DIY lighting fixtures from cans
Almost any jar can be used usefully, for example, it is possible to make a very stylish and original lampshade for a lamp. Therefore, the first step is to remove the upper part of the bottom of the can, using ordinary scissors or a stationery knife.
If you have a penchant for drawing, then you can paint the jar colorfully or simply paint it on the inside and outside. After that, you need to install a socket with a light bulb into the jar. That's it, the bright and unique lamp is ready for use.
You can also make an interesting and beautiful table lamp from beer cans, which can decorate the room with its unusual look.
So, to make a lampshade, you only need to use pull tabs from cans, but for the lamp stand, you can use the tin can itself. To connect all the tongues from the cans into a solid and unified structure, a small cut must be made on each tongue, after which all the tongues must be connected to each other, and then the cut site must be connected again.
Country interior decoration
A very interesting use for tin cans can also be found for country house use. So, for example, they can be used in the manufacture of garden furniture; a chair and table are a very good idea to use empty aluminum cans.
So, in order to make a chair, you need to connect all the cans together using very powerful and reliable glue. For a more stable position of the chair, and so that it does not deform from the weight of the person sitting on it, it is advisable to fill each jar with sand after gluing.
Alcohol burner made from tin cans
Also, for many amateur travelers, it is very important to provide everything they need on hikes, especially when it comes to a burner. Therefore, many tourists make their own alcohol lamps from aluminum cans, which are quite capable of replacing a conventional gas burner.
It is worth noting that the weight of a homemade alcohol lamp hardly exceeds 50 grams, while a gas burner weighs about 3.5 kg.
Candle lantern made from a beer can
So, to perform such a craft, you will have to make deep vertical cuts on the jar itself at a distance of 3-4 cm from each other. This process is performed with a sharp knife; cutting must be done carefully and slowly; if necessary, you can use a ruler for a more even cut.
After the jar is cut, you need to gently press it down a little on top, which will result in an interesting lantern design. If you don’t like the color design of the candlestick, you can paint it yourself with a special spray in the color you want.
Beer can butterflies and other figures
To make a craft of this type you will need a lot of patience. So, you need to remove two bottoms from an empty tin can. The result will be a rectangular sheet of tin.
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Carefully cut out the finished shape with scissors along the contour of a design, such as a butterfly.
When the shape of the butterfly is already ready, you can give it a more natural look, slightly give the wings a lively look and slightly decorate the butterfly in a bright color.
Thus, before you throw away an empty aluminum can of beer or drink, think that if you only turn on your fantasy and imagination, you can make useful crafts from tin cans, many beautiful and useful things that your loved ones will be able to appreciate.
Photos of crafts made from jars
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I would like to present to your attention a detailed master class on making decorative (doll) furniture from a tin can
To do this you will need:
1. Tin can
2. Scissors (any large office scissors, not necessarily for metal)
3. Round nose pliers
4. Sponge or felt or any other available material
5. Velor (or velvet) color at your discretion.
6. Glue (I use "Moment Crystal"
7. Spray paint is also at your discretion (I had pink metallic on hand)
Olesya, my beloved sister, at your request for you!
Usually, if I make a chair or table, I use coffee cans; Nescafe is also suitable, since the metal is quite thin, it cuts easily and easily takes the desired shape. Do not use cans of condensed milk or stewed meat - the metal is very hard and when twisting the strips it bends and does not curl into a spiral and, in addition, you will cut all your fingers!!! and one more thing: do not use dull scissors, they will fold the edges of the strips, which can also lead to cuts on your hands. The height of the can in this case does not matter, since you can change the height of the legs of a future table or chair by simply adding elements (cut strips of metal from another can)
This is how it looks like a “sun”)) Now you need to count the number of cut strips and divide them crosswise into 4 parts and determine the location of the future legs. So that the small sharp elements that you will cut off do not bounce in different directions from the table and your relatives do not remember you by stepping on them, lay something down, I use a diaper, it is very convenient: I rolled everything up by 4 ends and put it higher away from the children))
After we have decided on the legs and back of the chair, we begin to form the contours of the back. The shape can be any and during the manufacturing process you can change the shape of the back as you like, round, square, heart-shaped.....
Now about the strength of the elements: remember the fairy tale about sons and a broom made of twigs, one by one they bend and break, but together they form a fairly strong structure if they are fastened into a common bundle)) So that the legs do not creep apart when you stick a needle into the chair, all the touching elements are I fasten it with these staples taken. as you can see in the background from another can, also cut into strips or in case I need to lengthen any element, such as the rim of the back. We take a strip of metal, bend it approximately to the width of the strip that we will tighten and cut. This turns out to be a bracket like this. (on scissors)
The arrows show the already installed brackets for extending the back rim. As you can see, so that the strips do not bunch up, I thin them out, one goes to the back, the next to the curls at the bottom, and so on...
As you can see, the elements of the legs are collected into a common bundle and fastened with a bracket, and the curls on the back are simply twisted from a strip of metal and attached to the back using the same bracket. The resulting structure is quite durable.
The first picture shows a chair with a back that is not yet completed. The pattern, shape and position of the curls are at your discretion, as your imagination tells you. As production progresses, I change the original idea up to three or four times)) I never make two identical products...
When you have done everything and at your discretion the work is completed, take an oilcloth or newspaper, a primer (I have a spray), go out into the entrance and cover with three layers at the intervals indicated on the spray can (drying period of the primer). I cover with three layers only because there were drips and I hang them where it’s convenient for me))
After priming, we coat our product with any available (to your taste) spray paint, I still have a pink metallic one (I tinted my daughter’s bike after wintering on the balcony) And here I remembered that I didn’t make an insert under the back. We attach a piece of cardboard, you can simply press it with your fingers and cut it out or trace it with a pen... Then we take the remains of the can from which we cut out the brackets for fastening and mark future inserts on it using the cut cardboard, do not forget to leave the brackets for fastening, let them be longer, then fold it around and cut it to size. We use the cardboard from which the inserts were cut out for markings on the lining. You can use thin foam rubber, a piece of felt, in this case I used micropore from packaging, it is usually used to wrap new TVs and other household appliances, sometimes it is found in furniture packaging that contains glass. After the stencils are ready, we cut the velor to size and glue it along the contour. The glue in this case is the crystal.
This is how the insert is secured... In the background, the daughter is busy decorating a gift for her grandmother's birthday)) naturally, after that I had to touch it up again...
Another close-up photo...
We finished almost the same way: I was the chair, and she, under my guidance, did her first decoupage)
Dad's Dotsya))
Just a little bit left...
Glue the finished insert into the back...
And the second insert...
We do the same with the seat of the high chair (a little out of order, sorry, the installation order is not critical here) The same micropore from the packaging (it is also used as a lining, under laminate or parquet. The cut circle should be inserted into the outline of the seat and cut to the same size micropore, I cut out three, but I thought that three was too much, because the seat was too high, so I left two. Needles and pins hold in it no worse than in foam rubber.
Many products are packaged in tin cans, such as coffee, various canned vegetables and fruits. But how many crafts can be created from these cans, which can become a decorative decoration for an apartment or cottage. Let's look at examples of how to make crafts from tin cans with your own hands.
A variety of crafts made from tin (aluminum) jars.
Pots and vases
If you paint tin cans beautifully, they are perfect for growing seedlings and growing indoor plants. You can paint the jars with bright colors, one in gold, another in silver, the third in a blue tint, etc.
Beautiful crafts from tin cans - vases. You need to wrap the container with cork cardboard. Select in advance a stencil with a beautiful image of animals, birds, patterns. Then apply the design to the cork. The result will be vases of a light coffee shade with a black pattern on the outside; the inside can be coated with the same black paint.
Advice! Before painting the jar, you should degrease it with a product that contains alcohol. Acrylic paints or in a spray can and a small nylon brush are suitable. Also, do not forget to make 2-3 small holes in the bottom of the jar (with a nail and a hammer).
Regular tape is easy to use as a stencil. With its help, you can draw diamonds, zigzags and other patterns on a tin. You can first coat it with aerosol paint, for example gold, as a base, and when dry, use tape to mark the stripes and paint them with acrylic paints.
Original ways to use cans
If you wrap a jar with birch bark, it will become unrecognizable and fit perfectly into the eco-style.
Dry branches can be cut to the same length, then tied with regular twine on 2 levels to tie the container, you will get an unusual vase.
Containers can be wrapped in various materials: leather, braid or metallized threads. Secure them with glue.
Lace, colored bows, ribbons and appliqués on jars look interesting. Even a wedding can be decorated with small aluminum containers, topped with snow-white lace and artificial flowers.
Shelves and original organizers
There are many ideas and instructions for making crafts from aluminum containers.
In the hallway it is convenient to attach empty jars to the wall for storing small items: gloves, keys, small hats. You can hang long scarves on top.
You can create original packaging for towels in the bathroom. Rolled towels of different colors fit perfectly into separate compartments on the wall. The top of the container can be decorated to match the uniform tone of the bathroom walls.
Jars for craftswomen will be a real gift. You can place an organizer on the wall, where each cell contains 1-2 skeins of thread and yarn. It always takes a long time to search in a bag; the yarn can get tangled.
If you cut off the bottoms, the containers can be used in other ways. Bulk scarves, socks, mittens and other accessories can be conveniently stored inside jars.
An interesting option is several cans, for example, 7 pcs. connect with a wide ribbon and hang on the wall (cabinet). You can put women's silk scarves and scarves inside.
Tin stands
A small master class on making crafts from cans. To use a tin in the kitchen, you need to wash it thoroughly, then, if there are sharp edges, clean it well. The top can be painted, covered with colored paper, and decorated with bows (ribbons). Makes an excellent stand for storing forks and spoons.
A creative stand for stationery for schoolchildren and students can also be created from aluminum containers. A “pyramid” of 10 cans, fastened together and painted to match the overall design, will become a convenient stand for pens, felt-tip pens, mobile phones, pencils and other small items. Such a device must lie in a horizontal position.
For the kitchen, you can connect several tin containers without a bottom to accommodate bottles.
Lamps and creative candlesticks
Designers and craftsmen offer another non-standard solution for using jars as shades for lamps. This option is suitable for design in the loft style, as well as industrial or rustic.
You can create a candlestick, which, using a nail and a hammer, is decorated with an unusual design or ornament (flower, sun, star). It is better to paint the outside in a bright monochrome color.
Such night lamps with handles can be hung in the countryside as lanterns.
Original flowerpots
It is appropriate to express fantastic drawings and patterns in vases or flowerpots. There are no limits to creativity here. If you make small holes on the sides of the containers, then hanging pots with plants will look beautiful, for example, on a balcony or wall of a summer house.
How to use lids from tin cans?
Folk creative craftsmen offer to design each lid in an original way and apply a drawing on it. Then hang a stick on the cords, on which fasten 3 long threads with caps. Secure beautiful beads between them.
Skittles for the garden
Decorate the jars with bright, mischievous pictures, faces or animals. When friends gather, it is convenient to play bowling. A ball or a paper ball can be thrown one at a time into such containers. This is to amuse guests in nature.
Signs in the garden
Another fun thing to do is hang name signs on branches. You can hang beautiful glass balls and metal elements from below so that they ring in the wind. You can bring any of your ideas to life, we offer photos of crafts made from tin cans.
Photos of crafts made from tin cans
Empty cans from beer and various drinks can become the starting material for creating a variety of crafts. Some beer can crafts are purely decorative, while others can be useful accessories for your home and garden. Check out 5 ways to make interesting crafts from tin cans with your own hands!
Lamp made from beer cans
Tin cans of beer and lemonade can be turned into openwork lamp shades. To do this, use a bottle opener, scissors or a stationery knife to cut off the top part. Then outline the pattern and make holes using nails of different diameters, screwdrivers and other sharp objects that will leave shaped holes. To prevent the jar from becoming wrinkled, you can stuff the paper very tightly inside. If desired, the jar can be painted both outside and inside. All that remains is to attach the socket with a light bulb - and the original lamp made from beer cans is ready.
The second option for creating crafts from beer cans in the form of a table lamp is to use only the reeds from aluminum cans for the lampshade, and the can itself will serve as the lamp’s leg. To connect the tabs into one sheet, make a cut on the top of each tab, intertwine them together and bend the cut with pliers. You can also use thin wire or thread.
Garden furniture - crafts from beer cans
An unusual, but quite functional use for aluminum beverage cans. You can use them to make garden furniture - an armchair and a table. You can connect the cans to each other using glue, and to prevent the beer cans from being crushed under the weight of the person sitting, they can first be filled with sand.
Alcohol burner made from tin cans
In the tourist community, using a camp spirit lamp instead of a gas burner is becoming quite popular. In addition, the weight of the alcohol burner is very small - about 10 grams! Do-it-yourself alcohol lamps are made from beer cans.
Read a detailed master class with photographs and advice from an experienced tourist.
Tin can house
The Tin House is located in Houston, Texas. It was recently officially recognized as a local landmark in the city, and no wonder. More than 50 thousand aluminum beer and lemonade cans were used for the construction, cladding and decoration of the house! And this does not count those that had to be replaced with new ones. The house was built by John Milkovich, who was born during the Great Depression and therefore knew how to save money and not throw anything away. In the 1970s, as aluminum became a common and fashionable material, John began decorating his home with collected beer cans. In the mid-80s, Milkovich died, but his wife and sons continued his work, updating the cladding. By the way, a fence, outbuildings, a mailbox and even a doghouse are also made from cans! In the 2000s, a charity bought the house, completely restored it and opened it to the general public.
Candlestick - a lantern made from a beer can
In order to make such a craft - a garden lantern from a beer can, make even cuts on the can with a stationery knife every 3-4 cm. For convenience, you can use a ruler. Then carefully press the top of the jar to create a lantern. If desired, you can paint the candle holder with spray paint.
Decorative crafts from beer cans
We must warn you right away that crafts from tin cans need to be done very carefully and preferably with household knitted gloves until you get used to working with razor-sharp edges. Therefore, it is not recommended to allow small children to work.
Volumetric stars made of aluminum cans
Crafts such as stars made from beer cans will become an original addition to a child’s room or Christmas tree.
Beer can butterflies and other figures
Cut open the can and cut off the bottom and top to create a flat plate. Cut out an image of a butterfly, bird, flower or other figure from paper, draw it onto a tin plate and pierce it with an awl at the nodal points. Cut out the butterfly along the lines. Give the figure some volume using a pen, screwdriver or pliers. Push in light contours where necessary, round the edges, bend the wings, and so on. Color the butterflies. To do this, you can use spray paint or markers.
Crafts from jars - to help needlewomen
Crafts made from tin cans deserve special attention to help needlewomen - after all, they deal with a lot of small and/or tangled things. Probably, only the craftswoman herself will determine whether she needs something simpler or more complex, so for starters, we offer a choice of several photo ideas of “jar” organizers for needlewomen - and they can be developed in any direction.
By the way, a pincushion is also a mini-organizer, and it should be comfortable and roomy. 🙂
Lamps and candlesticks made from cans
Lamps made from cans are a matter of taste; they will not fit into every interior. But it’s human nature to improve everything, and now he’s already cutting out patterns...
Perhaps tin cans are more suitable for a variety of lanterns and candlesticks. Examples
And here are the candlesticks made from jars that we have collected here:
It must be said that there are also complex “canned” designs. In order to make such a lamp from cans, you will have to work hard, but the result is very functional.
Interior crafts from cans
These watches have one function - to be cute or funny and fit into the color scheme of the interior. They most likely did a great job.
Frames made from cans are a fun and unusual solution, and here is an example of that:
A mobile can be made from various items, including tin cans. The main thing is that the acrylic paints should be brighter. 🙂
This craft is by no means simple. But if you really want to, then why not make a dog like this out of cans and other scrap materials. Crafts made from cans in the shape of a dog are not so rare, and none of them is similar to the other. Most likely, women and children fantasize about what the paws and ears will be made of, but such a tin friend cannot be made without men’s hands.
If someone in the house loves avant-garde decor, then the idea of a craft made from an aluminum can in the form of a mask may well come in handy:
Vegetable garden in jars - just one photo
We will not devote much time to gardening in jars - the idea is quite simple and clear, the question is more about what the decor of each jar will be and how they will be placed. Here's one option:
Do-it-yourself stuff for the garden
This craft will not only decorate the garden in sunny weather, but will also allow you to determine the direction and strength of the wind. It turns out to be a very useful toy! 🙂
