Tin cans: 10 amazing ways to recycle them creatively

Tin cans are one of the staples of creative recycling, as they are versatile and suitable for making an infinite number of things. You can create beautiful and decorative objects or items that are very useful in everyday life, and at almost no cost at all.

If we think about how many cans we have used in the past we will realize how easy it is to obtain and reuse these objects. The creative projects that use them as the main "ingredient" are simple and require only a little free time, imagination and dexterity. Looking at the ideas proposed below, you will realize how easy it is to turn tin cans into useful resources:

A fantastic cutlery holder can be made using just a few jars and a couple of cutting boards.

By carving designs into tin cans you can create magnificent candle holders, with a lantern-like effect, for a magical atmosphere.

And why not make some cute little animals to decorate the veranda, the garden or your children's room? The one in the picture is a cute, pretty bee, but you can let your imagination roam free and create whatever you like best.

The tin can as a pot for flowers and plants is a classic recycling project. This one, wrapped in printed paper, can become a very special table centerpiece or a very wonderful gift for someone.

Decorated however you like, tin cans are perfect for holding small succulents.

Colorful and cheerful wind chimes are another perfect object to be made by reusing tin cans. You can create them in a thousand different shapes, sizes and colors.

Candy jar holders made with tin cans are an original ornament to have at home, or even to give someone as a gift.

Pen and brush holders are among the objects most made by recycling tin cans - but they are also among the most useful and beautiful objects to have in the home.

This light fitting, which aspires to be minimalist in style, is proof that tin cans can really become almost anything.

And finally, here are some traditional containers for pasta, coffee, biscuits and everything else you need in the kitchen. Making them all from recycled tin cans will give you great satisfaction and you can show them off with a pinch of pride.

How about giving these projects a try? Don't you want to get going on them right away?