Empty tuna cans are usually thrown away immediately after use, although thanks to their small size and durable material they can be turned into useful things for the home. This will require a little imagination and simple materials that are often already at hand, writes La Razón.
For the work, you can use paint, rope, fabric or cotton wool. Before getting started, wash the cans thoroughly and check whether they have sharp edges that could cause injury.
Below are five ways to turn empty cans into useful things for the home.
One of the simplest ways to reuse a tuna can is to turn it into a pot for a small plant.
First, wash and dry the container thoroughly, and then make several small holes in its bottom for excess water to drain. The outside can be decorated with paint, rope or jute. After that, add soil and plant the plant.
Place the pot on a saucer or another surface that will collect water from the holes.
Another option is to use the can as a holder for a small candle. To give it an original look, you can attach several wooden clothespins around the container.
It is important to place the candlestick on a stable surface that is not afraid of heat, and to leave the candle itself in its own container. Never leave a lit candle unattended, especially if flammable materials were used for decoration.
Empty cans can also be used to store small items: buttons, paper clips, beads or screws.
To do this, place several containers in a drawer and cover them with self-adhesive paper, fabric or decorative ribbon. Each can can be assigned to a separate category of items. This way small items will not get mixed together, and the necessary objects will be easier to find.
An empty tuna can can be turned into a bird feeder. First of all, check that its edges are well finished and that there are no sharp areas.
Paint the outside with weather-resistant paint. Then attach a small wooden perch and a strong rope by which the feeder can be hung. Place it in a sheltered and stable location and pour in bird-appropriate seed.
To keep it clean, wash the feeder regularly and remove leftover food.
The last idea will be useful for those who have sewing supplies at home. A tuna can can be turned into a small pincushion using a piece of fabric and a little cotton wool or cotton filling.
To do this, the filling is placed inside the fabric, forming a small cushion. It is wrapped in the chosen material and attached to the can with appropriate glue. The outside of the container can be decorated with ribbon or other pieces of fabric.
Thus, a can that could have ended up in the trash will turn into a practical accessory for storing needles and pins.
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