Tile tin cans for personalized decor.Credit: L.Sikes
We've already shown you plenty of ways to makeover tin cans for reuse as organizers, chic storage, and other one-of-a-kind decor, but this Instructables tutorial gives cans an even more intricate look by repurposing another material you might have too much of: styrofoam.
We've already shown you plenty of ways to makeover tin cans for reuse as organizers, chic storage, and other one-of-a-kind decor, but this Instructables tutorial gives cans an even more intricate look by repurposing another material you might have too much of: styrofoam.
The trick is turning the styrofoam into colored "tiles"—and since you don't want them to look too perfect, you don't have to stress about them being the same shade, size, or shape (stick with squares and rectangles to keep it simple, or add letters for a custom look). Glue the squares onto the can, keeping them 1/8-inch apart (or less), and then spread them with grout—just as if you were using regular tiles. After the grout is dry (this should take about 30 minutes), use a slightly damp sponge to take off the extra grout; then let your artwork dry fully overnight, and apply a layer of sealant the next morning for added shine.
When your work is totally dry, you'll have personalized containers that are perfect for any room of your home: for organizing utensils in the kitchen, keeping pens and pencils close at hand in your office, or separating toys and blocks in the kids' playroom. Make them for your coworker's birthday, your anniversary (with a bouquet of flowers, of course), or for a housewarming gift—and put your otherwise unwanted materials to good use.
This craft was found on http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/organized-tiled-cans-storage.html
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