Beautiful DIY crafts from tin cans - unique ideas and successful photo examples. Crafts from cans What can you make from a beer can with your own hands?
If you belong to the category of people who are creative even when sorting waste material, this article is just for you. When there are tin cans left in the house, we either throw them away or make a simple ashtray. In this article we will look at what else can be made from tin cans.
Vase from a tin can
At a craft store we purchase the necessary materials: ribbon, blanks for an album using the scrapbooking technique, you can use different types of decorative paper for creativity.
Butterflies from tin cans
Products made from tin cans can become full-fledged holiday decorations.
- First we draw the template on paper, and then transfer it to the tin itself.
- After all the blanks are cut out, we proceed to the main part of the work. An important point: if you want to make patterns along the contour of the wings, step back about a centimeter from the edge when you cut.
- Using a marker we draw patterns on the wings.
- Now, using a hammer and an awl, we begin to carefully move along the drawing. Instead of an awl, large nails or something similar will do.
- Crafts from tin cans in the shape of a butterfly are almost ready. Using acetone, remove the remaining marker and cut out the blank along the edge. In narrow and very curved areas, it is better to use nail scissors.
- To make our products from tin cans look more realistic, we will make a body from beads and wire.
- First, take a bright colored wire and thread it through the bead. We twist the ends. We fix the body using thinner wire.
- These are the unusual children's crafts from tin cans you can make.
Candlestick made from a tin can
To make crafts from tin cans, we will need a nail and a hammer, a piece of wire and a candle.
As you understand, this is not an idle question. For example, besides the fact that you can tie them and make flowers and hang a frame with them, I didn’t know anything. Well, once upon a time I saw a bag. But how it was made was a complete mystery. But the bracelet in the photo below already explains some mysteries - for example, that it is woven. Narrow ribbon...
But that's not all. A bow tie (even if it's just for the interior) is still interesting.
But the bowl vase already has practical significance. By the way, it takes at least two days to do it.
I like the solidity of the keychain: it certainly won’t come off when you forcefully pull it out of your bag.
The keys are multi-colored, they were simply painted before weaving them :-) Here they were weaving with fishing line - a strict men's bracelet
and here it is with leather and tape, remember in the first photo?
how to weave
And a bag! Here's the best use for these keys: a comfortable and durable bag,
Just a set of jewelry: I really don’t know who will wear it...
and also, as it were, a tie - not to wear, but just so that it is)))
Another bracelet. Brutal. I would wear a bracelet like this)))
make a small toy - for example, a bumblebee - and have fun
Sometimes you need a small fastener, then you can make a buckle out of a key
and even quite funny earrings!
And here it is, the bag! And quite normal
The skirt is from the realm of fantasy, but very impressive!
It was all invented by a Dutch girl
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Knitting on keys already looks familiar after everything you’ve seen!
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.
Review Contents:
- DIY lighting fixtures from cans
- Country interior decoration
- Alcohol burner made from tin cans
- Candle lantern made from a beer can
- Beer can butterflies and other figures
- Photos of crafts made from jars
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.
Next, make special markings on the walls of the jar with patterns that will have to be cut out with a stationery knife. This must be done very carefully so as not to get hurt. 
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 appearance.
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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Every day, millions of cans end up in trash bins around the world. And only a few people manage to save on old tin objects, giving them a second life.
A little imagination, as well as paint, napkins with designs, threads, scraps of fabric or lace - and you will have new useful things in your home. These little handmade masterpieces will help you reduce costs and make more efficient use of space. Perhaps your work will be even better than those shown in the photo!
1. This kitchen organizer is very simple to make: several cans and a board are painted the same color and then connected to each other. When the paint has dried, you can decorate the product with decorative inscriptions. 
2. A few tin cans, spray paint, lace and artificial flowers - and you have a wonderful set for women's trinkets. 
3. Simply attach clothespins around the circumference of canned fish cans - you will get a very original stand for a flowerpot, which can also be used as a candlestick. 
4. And these tin lanterns that hold the pill candles are super easy to make too. Use a hammer and something like a metal tube to create patterns of holes. Then attach strong wire handles to the jars on top. 
5. And these flowerpots for the garden don’t even need to be painted - just attach the jars to a wooden base. 
6. How do you like this set of tins? Use old dishes and any decorations that will help the cheap base look original and luxurious. 
7. This office organizer is very easy to make and convenient. Tin cans are attached to a panel made of any durable material - you probably have an unnecessary wooden board or piece of drywall at home. 
8. This cute vintage jar can be used to decorate your dressing table. Try to decorate it, adhering to the color and style of the interior of the room. 
9. This organizer is decorated using the decoupage technique. First, paint the tins a light color. Then use napkins with flowers and ribbons to decorate. It is advisable to coat the top of the jar with acrylic varnish. The product can be placed vertically in the toilet and towels can be stored in it. 
10. And this is another organizer using the decoupage technique. For the base, use a pre-painted can. 
11. Cute items for a vintage country wedding, right? You can put bottles of champagne in them or put notes of wishes for the bride and groom. 
12. This cute tin man can decorate your garden. It is also likely that children will support the idea of turning it into a birdhouse or just a bird feeder. 
13. If you want to throw away your old jeans along with the cans, don’t rush. From unnecessary things, using also frills and threads, you can make such a beautiful organizer. 
14. It will be easy to create such an organizer for creativity if you already have decor for scrapbooking at home. 
15. Such flowerpots are also decorated with scrapbooking paper, or just thick colored paper. The main thing is bright and catchy colors. 
16. If the jars are coated with silver, copper or gold paint, the flowerpots will be no less impressive. 
17. To decorate antique candlesticks, you can use light-colored paints, ribbons, shells, starfish and leftover decorations. 
18. Those who love to draw will love creating people out of tin cans. 
19. You can make this garden decoration from a tin can. In summer, you can place citronella candles in it to repel mosquitoes. And in winter, the flower easily turns into a bird feeder. 
20. This is another vintage flowerpot using the decoupage technique. A spectacular final touch to the design is the use of lace. 
21. It’s very easy to transform jars using thick threads. A painted wooden disk is suitable for the base of such an organizer. 
22. These dainty candle holders are decorated with velvety fabric and trinkets sold at a sewing supply store. 
23. Another kitchen organizer. The one who made it didn’t even remove the labels from the cans – and, you see, there’s something in that. 
24. This office organizer resembles a honeycomb. It will be very easy to find the right thing in it! 
25. Place cans in your desk drawer. You will find it convenient to store small items in them. 
Where some people see garbage, others see recyclables that need to be recycled and thereby give them new life. But the creative mind sees infinite potential in every discarded toothpick - and even more so in pop cans! Did you know that with a pair of scissors, a can opener and a little effort, tin cans can become anything you want in your hands?
Beer flower garden
In the hands of Chicago artist Christine Eige, soda cans literally blossom into exotic flowers. “The main idea of my work is the principle of sustainability: reducing consumption, reusing and recycling. The less waste we have in landfills, the better! All my works are 100% made from materials that were condemned to the landfill and were already on their way to it,” the craftswoman shares her experience. Christine's elegant lilies and roses look so real that it's natural to lean forward and inhale their sweet scent. There are, however, some carnivorous plants in her painting collection - don’t put your finger in their mouth! The charm of tin colors can be used to decorate a flower bed, decorate the interior of a house, or - which is quite natural - turn them into original brooches and hair clips in a jiffy.
If you want to create something floral from multi-colored drink cans, you can first practice on something simple: cut out a few “daisies” to match the stencil and assemble them into multi-layered flowers. Then you can use them to create a wreath or decorate something with them.
Paintings from tins
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Jeff Ivanhoe from Arizona creates paintings from aluminum beer and soda cans. He cuts them into small rectangular pieces, which he then uses as material for his eco-friendly mosaics. The artist devoted about thirty years of his life to this activity and even gave a separate name to his hobby - “aluminum mosaics” (AluMosaics). Decades of practice, as we see, were not in vain: Jeff’s works, even done without paints or brushes, amaze with their truthfulness and impeccable selection of the smallest details.
Original jewelry
It turns out that valves from tin cans are a favorite material for crafts among many hand-made craftsmen: their convenient shape makes it easy to assemble them, like buttons, onto fishing line, thread or ribbon. So you can assemble bracelets and necklaces, belts and hair garters, keychains and necklaces in a few minutes. The jars themselves are useful for other kinds of crafts: earrings, pendants, pendants for keychains, parts for brooches and much more can be cut from the walls. There are no material investments: the jar undergoes metamorphosis, nature remains clean, and you get cute little things with which you can please yourself, your friends and loved ones. It's not about the price of the gift - but about its ingenuity, the excitement that it carries within itself!
Unusual "matryoshka"
A British street artist who goes by the name "My Dog Sighs" finds tin cans abandoned on the streets - most often already crushed and collecting dust on the side of the roads. He draws funny pancake-like “faces” on the bottom and returns them to where he found them - now it’s no longer trash, now it’s street art! Positive “sculptures” are not only able to amuse passers-by, but also attract attention to cultural issues (who hasn’t heard of garbage cans yet?!), and also remind of the need to recycle garbage - or reclassify it.
Sculptures made from cans
Imagination, courage and skill are the ingredients of success for those who create such amazing things from waste material. The collection of tin miracles does not end here, but for now let’s just admire these miracles of trash art!
