The cans have everything to please. Easy to stack on top of each other, ideal for long food storage in addition to being very economic ! And if you had planned to throw them in the trash after consumption, know that they can still be used, even empty!
Yet supporters of homemade and fresh, we confess to opening an imposing box of canned ravioli on days of intense laziness; We also have our moments of weakness. These cylindrical metal boxes totally airtight are terribly convenient to store and inexpensive.
Once used for its first purpose; namely to sustain us, the tin can can be declined in all kinds of objects as long as you are a little creative and inventive .
If it is mainly used as a light and resistant container, its uses are diverse. And we're not talking about making a string phone to talk to your darling on the other side of the door; we're not 8 years old anymore...!
Before recycling your tin cans as a decorative object , remember to remove the label and remove the last traces of glue using white vinegar or, failing that, solvent.
Now that your box is neat, decorate it and place it your make-up brushes, your cutlery or small succulents. Looking for more original? Use your can as a mini cake tin to make individually baked pastries, as an industrial lampshade or bottle rest!
Expect a few “Wow, impossible” when you reveal that your decor is made from a tin can; if you choose to reveal it…
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