What can you make from a tin can: 10+ great ideas

All you need to make this lantern are nails, a hammer and a can of spray paint. If you don’t have the right size log, simply fill a jar with water and put it in the freezer for a few hours.

There are many tutorials on the Internet that allow you to make a vase from a tin can. We have chosen the simplest and at the same time elegant – such a trinket will not only look good at home or in the country, but, for example, can become an element of decor at a wedding.

To turn a can into a desk organizer, you’ll need a cardboard box lid, some duct tape, a can of spray paint, and a free evening. And also be prepared for the fact that no one will believe that this stylish little thing is literally made from trash!

Haven’t picked up a glue gun in a while? It’s time to fix it! Take some paper and a tin can with a plastic lid, add a little creativity and you will get a cute decorative piggy bank – for example in the shape of a unicorn.

According to experienced needlewomen, a wreath can be made from anything. Tin cans are no exception: collect several of them, paint them in whatever color you want, decorate them as you like, connect them with wire – and the decoration is ready!

Three cans of different sizes, hemp rope, patterned napkins, a little free time – and now you are the owner of a decorative bell that will decorate any garden!

Do you prefer practical solutions? It’s very simple to make a grill with a can: just cut off the sides and put foil on top. This is a great picnic option when you don’t want to bother with a fire but want to grill some hot dogs.

It’s usually recommended to place candles at the bottom of a jar, but this creative project rethinks their placement. The effect is very interesting: the flame is reflected on the metal, creating a really warm and cozy atmosphere.

Any housewife knows that a can is an excellent form of Easter cake. But how about making an apple pie there?

Ingredients for the dough:

Filling ingredients:

Mix all the dry ingredients for the dough, add the butter cut into pea-sized pieces, milk and water, knead with your hands until smooth, put in the refrigerator. Peel the apples, cut them into cubes, add the water and lemon juice. Mix together the sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt.

Roll out the dough to about half a centimeter thick. Cut out four 25×15 cm rectangles and four circles using the top of a jar with a capacity of approximately 450 ml as a shape. Place a circle on the bottom of the mold, move it with a spoon exactly to the center. Wrap the rectangle of dough around a floured rolling pin, let it slide into the pot and use a spatula to press the seam. Cut off excess dough on top.

Drain the water from the apples, roll them in a mixture of sugar, flour and spices, distribute evenly among the jars, pour condensed milk into each tablespoon and put 40 grams of butter cut into cubes. Arrange the strips of leftover dough on top in a lattice shape. Place the jars in the oven heated to 190 degrees and bake the dessert for 20-30 minutes.

Tin cans are the perfect building blocks if you need a wine rack or wine rack. Decide for yourself which design you prefer – just decoration made of shiny metal, paint or paper.

This fun DIY can replace a Christmas tree if you prefer an industrial look, or complement it if you like to make things with your hands with friends or children. Making decorations is very simple: paint the pots with paint, glue them, then decorate them to your liking.

Also read: What can you do with an old curtain: 10 good ideas

Speaking of industrial style! These tin can planters look like something out of a modern art museum and are super easy to make: all you need is a hammer and some paint.

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