Recycle Tin Cans For A Gorgeous Centerpiece

Looking for a way to get inexpensive custom tableware decor? Take a look at this gorgeous centerpiece made with recycled tin cans and napkins. I recently fell in love with these cute napkins and wished I could find more accessories to match the napkins. As I was planning a Spring tablescape for my screened porch, I decided to try covering some tin cans with extra napkins.

Because I’ve always been a waste not kind of girl. I’m always saving tin cans to hold my paintbrushes, pens, and flowers. They are the perfect size, and I can always paint or stencil them.

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How To Recycle Tin Cans

I began to save tin cans to hold paintbrushes and other craft supplies in my shop.

However, I quickly decided they needed to be dressed up a bit and began to paint them.

That led to other ideas for recycling tin cans like these copper candleholders.

Decorating with free decor can be addictive.

Supplies

This project worked so well that I got carried away and covered several tin cans. Here are the steps and materials I used.

• Chalk Paint
• Decorative Napkins
• Mod Podge
• Paint Brush
• Clean Tin Can

When I realized I wanted to cover several can, I decided to use Rust-oleum Chalk Paint spray to speed up the painting process. You just need to paint the exterior with a fast coat of paint. If you want your interior painted, you may need two coats for the inside finish.

Because you need to cut the napkin to the height of your can and you need it to be even across, I use a ruler to mark a straight line. Then cut the napkin along the line.

Most napkins are three ply. You will want to only apply the top layer.

Separate the napkin layers by applying tape to the back layers and gently pulling them apart.

Once your paint is dry, apply a very thin layer of mod podge to the exterior of the can. Apply to all areas you want to adhere to the napkin.

Being careful to keep the napkin straight, gently press it around the tin can.

Protect your Recycle Tin Cans

After the mod podge napkin is dry, then gently apply another thin coat of mod podge to the exterior of the napkin to seal. Note: you may see bubbles form. Don’t panic, these will smooth out once the piece is dry. Just be careful to use a light coat and move on. Over rubbing or brushing, while applying this coat, can cause the napkin to rip .

This is a large tuna can. I spray painted the interior with 2 coats of Linen Chalk Paint.

Recycled Tin Cans Centerpiece

These were just so cute! So I decided to add glass hurricane chimney’s and white candles to the tuna cans. I used a soup can to hold faux stems that mimic the flowers on the thrift store dishes.

What an inexpensive way to use recycled materials for a gorgeous centerpiece

This project was so quick and easy, I couldn’t stop!. Here is my new brush holder. See how I added

This Recycle Tin Cans project can be used for any season by purchasing seasonal napkins. There are so many options.

Don’t you just love a free project? See the 10 Tips for Free Fall Decorating and this Rusty Tin Can wreath for Fall.

You might also enjoy How to make a Christmas Lamb with tin cans.

Other Napkin Decoupage Projects

• A Distressed Decoupage Lamp
• Updated Thrift Store Ginger Jar
• Chinoiserie Blue and White Napkin Rings DIY
• Recycle Tin Can Decoupage Decor
• How To Make A DIY Decorative Box
• Decoupage Eggs for Easter
• Napkin Decoupage Christmas Ornaments
• Decoupage Coasters for Gift Ideas
• Decoupage Dollar Tree Pumpkins
• No-Wrinkle Napkin Lampshade Makeover

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