1. Mix Concrete for Small Jobs
2. Shade a Lamp
2. Shade a Lamp
Snip off the handle of a large can with wire cutters; remove the bottom with a can opener. Drill small holes in the metal sides, following any design you like, then paint. Cut a disk out of hardware cloth to fit snugly inside the can; cut a smaller circle, large enough to fit a lamp socket without a harp, out of the disk's center. Fit the disk inside the can. Rest the shade on the socket.
3. Store Pencils or Brushes
4. Make a Bag Dispenser
5. Build a Wine Rack
5. Build a Wine Rack
Remove the tops and bottoms of quart-size cans with a can opener. Connect several cans laid side by side using heavy-duty glue or epoxy adhesive. Stack more cans on top of them in an artful way and glue in place. Use clothespins or binder clips to secure them until the glue dries.
6. Assemble a Bird Feeder
6. Assemble a Bird Feeder
Remove the lid and tie sturdy twine around the middle of the can to hang sideways. Glue a 4-inch section of a 3/16-inch wood dowel to the bottom lip of the can to form a perch. Add birdseed and hang.