We already know that in every used object there is a potential new object. Let's take the cans. How many do we throw away every day? And how many things could we create with those we throw away? The question is obviously rhetorical: with a pinch of imagination, cans lend themselves to becoming very different and extremely original objects, the creation of which is fun, cheap and brings great satisfaction. Why buy accessories when we can create them ourselves and make them unique with creative recycling?
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We already know that in every used object there is a potential new object. Let's take the cans. How many do we throw away every day? And how many things could we create with those we throw away? The question is obviously rhetorical: with a bit of imagination cans lend themselves to becoming very different and extremely original objects, the creation of which is fun, economical and brings great satisfaction. Why buy accessories when we can create them ourselves and make them unique with the creative recycling?
The ether is full of ideas, but we tried to collect the most original and easily achievable ones.
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Eco-Bags
There are those who create bags with cans, for example. How? Making an accessory of this type is quite simple: it is enough to imagine a model and define its contours, cut out the shape on the paper, cut the aluminum of the cans into small pieces after having leveled it and then join them in a mosaic that traces the shapes with the help of a stapler and some thread. Once all sides are finished, simply sew them together using a more resistant material as a base, such as vinyl or a fairly thick fabric. Voilà, that's it and you can be sure that whatever bag you decide to create, it will be a unique piece!
Frames
The effect mosaic of small pieces of aluminum lends itself to many other applications: for example, there are those who created with the same technique the original frames for mirrors ed Watches, or who with the carioca effect of cans frame the photographs. The procedure is always the same and it is very simple: on a wooden, plastic or cardboard base they must be glued i rectangles of aluminum previously planed to create the mosaic that we like best. Given the difficulty of gluing aluminum to another material, it is advisable to spread a hardening paste on the surface of the frame and set the pieces of aluminum in it, letting the paste itself, hardening, to trap them.
Eco-jewelry
By carving the aluminum into the desired shape and folding the corners to avoid cutting yourself, it is also possible to create bracelets and colored earrings and many other accessories using the imagination or inspired by who has already created them. In this regard, we advise you to take a look at these recycled jewels that can be easily recreated with a pinch of dexterity and creativity.
Tendon
In the same way, by cutting the aluminum into pieces with geometric shapes and smoothing the corners, it is possible to join them with colored threads and create light curtains, weighted at the ends by a few glass beads.
Ashtrays and coasters
With cans you can easily shape even some original ashtrays or coasters, simply by cutting the top of the can into many thin strips and folding them back on themselves to form a star-shaped intertwining. To find out more just follow this video which shows you step by step how to do it.
Eco-fashion accessories from linguine
For the creation of accessories also the can tabs they are a wealth. If you have patience, dexterity and imagination the possibilities are innumerable: by sewing the tabs together you can in fact create very beautiful objects inspired by designers who have made this creative recycling a real activity and which now sell all over the world bags, even accessories clothes upholstered with metal.
Do you think that a Brazilian designer even managed to create one lamp using the aluminum tabs.
The creation of items of this type obviously requires a lot of time and precision, but there are simpler things whose creation is within everyone's reach: belts and bracelets obtained by joining together the tabs with colored threads or ribbons, as carefully described in this video, or pins and clasps as carefully explained on this site.
Garden lanterns
The ideas for the reuse of cans are not lacking even in the field of furniture. The sturdiest cans are perfect for becoming original garden lanterns. Once emptied and washed carefully, choose which pattern you want to reproduce and draw it on the cans with a marker. Using a fairly thick nail and a hammer, drill holes at a distance of about half a centimeter from each other (to prevent the can from bruising, it is advisable to first fill it with water and place it in the freezer overnight). Once this operation is finished, all that remains is to pierce the can in two opposite points near the edge and pass through the two holes of the metal wire, folding the ends with the help of the pliers. At this point, simply remove the marker residue with a little alcohol or alternatively paint the can in the color of your choice (the easiest way is to use spray paint), insert the candle and a DIY lantern will shine. -te, recycled, ecological and undoubtedly unique.
Lamp from the tabs of the cans
Always from the tabs of the cans it is possible with a little patience to create beautiful bedside lamps. All step by step instructions in this tutorial.
