How to Recycle a Coffee Can into a Planter Bucket
I actually have a first-rate recycling challenge to proportion with you nowadays. It is some thing that isn't simplest simple to make, however it is also an awesome way to expose the planet you care. By reusing more than one antique espresso cans, I even have made those stunning buckets which are ideal for containing potted flowers.
I originally shared this project at City Farmhouse, so you may have seen it already, but because this is one of my favorite projects of the year so far, I wanted to re-share it here at The Wicker House.
So I'm a big coffee drinker. I gotta have my espresso each morning before I can start the day.
Are you a espresso drinker too? If not, discover a buddy who's and feature them save their espresso cans for you so you can make this assignment too.
I purchase my espresso from Costco and these days I actually have really been playing this Kirkland emblem one.
However, whilst my espresso is all gone, I have had a tough time throwing away the cans.
I simply felt like there was some thing cool I should create with them.
So after a great deal concept, I got here up with the idea of turning them into decorative buckets.
And to be honest, I did now not think they could turn out as lovely as they did.
That's why I desired to share the instructions with you so you could make some too.
The first step is to remove the label which peels off easily but it leaves a sticky residue behind. Using some dish soap, a razor blade, and some hard scrubbing I was able to remove it.
Once the cans had been smooth and dried and loose from residue, I spray painted them with a white gloss spray paint.
Next, using a 3/eight inch drill bit, I drilled a hollow 1 half of inches from the pinnacle on every facet of the can. These holes are for the rope manage to undergo.
Now it's time to decorate the cans. At first I tried to paint on blue stripes, but they ended up looking sloppy, so I just painted over them with white paint. When I re-painted the cans I went with a semi-gloss white latex paint, so that is the reason why the sheen looks duller now compared to the picture above. Go with whatever sheen you prefer, but just note, the can does need to be painted in spray paint first for the paint to adhere to the metal. I painted my cans white, but these could obviously be painted in any color you want.
To decorate my cans, I went to my craft drawer and pulled out some clothesline rope and a couple strands of seashell necklaces. Running my hot glue gun down into the creases of the can, I glued the rope and shells into place. I began each row on the side of the can so that the seems would not be as noticeable. I sealed the ends of the rope with a dab of hot glue, and I tied a knot on the ends of the shell necklaces to help secure them.
I then created a manage for my bucket via the use of 2 ft of rope. I fed the rope thru the holes that I drilled after which tied a knot to the ends of the rope on the inner of the can.
These buckets may be used for containing masses of different things, but I like the concept of using them for my potted flora.
I have placed these buckets on the mantel in our living room. and think they turned out great!
So what do you think?
Will you be making some Coffee can buckets too?
I desire so!
Thanks for preventing by means of,
Emily
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P.S.
Just one greater aspect!
I've been receiving quite some comments asking if I drilled holes into the bottom of the cans for drainage. I did no longer. Obviously you could, however then you would need some type of tray beneath it to acquire the water.
Instead I set an already potted plant with drainage holes into the bucket.
Please let me realize if you have some other questions.