With all of the load-shedding we’ve in South Africa, tinned meals has turn out to be a part of our staple eating regimen. I’m not a giant fan. Neither is my waistline. Nevertheless it does imply I’ve an entire bunch of empty tin cans that may be upcycled into every kind of issues. Like this eco-friendly burlap paintbrush holder.
Not solely was it simple to make but it surely’s excellent for storing paintbrushes, pens, pencils, crayons, and even driftwood scraps.
It might even double up as a succulent planter, rustic vase, or utensil holder. And the burlap texture takes it to an entire new degree of awesomeness, don’t you assume?
Plus, it’s pleasant to our planet and retains my crafting house tidy too. Sustainable, cheap residence décor at its finest.
To personalize the revamped tin, I added feathers and a clay bead.
You need to use no matter makes you content and matches together with your décor model.
On this simple repurpose tutorial, I’ll present you the way to make a burlap Paintbrush holder utilizing an empty tin can. However, earlier than we get there, observe us on Fb, Twitter, Pinterest, or Instagram. And don’t neglect to subscribe so that you’ll by no means miss a submit!
What you Want
- Empty tin can
- Burlap/hessian material
- Glue
- Craft paint
- Mod Podge
- Paintbrush and/or sponge
- Everlasting Marker
- Ornamental objects (beads, feathers, tags, and so forth.)
The best way to make a burlap paintbrush holder
Making a burlap sample
Take away the label and any glue residue from the tin can and provides it a great wash in heat soapy water. Go away to dry. Place the tin can backside down on a chunk of burlap and hint across the edges with a everlasting marker.
Use a pair of scissors to chop across the marks and check match on the underside of the tin can. Trim away any extra.
Lay the tin can on its aspect and line one fringe of the burlap or hessian material up with the underside fringe of the can. Wrap the material across the can, overlapping the lengthy, wrapped edges by just a few centimeters. Trim the burlap by slicing between two threads. This helps maintain the slicing traces straight. For the highest edge, measure about 4cm (2”) from the highest of the tin can and lower as proven under.
As soon as the items have been lower, pull just a few strands alongside the highest edge to create a fringe. Most burlap has an open weave so for those who don’t need the shiny steel to point out via, paint the can first earlier than overlaying it with the lower burlap items.
The best way to cowl a tin can in burlap
My favourite glue for one thing like that is Tremendous Glue (aka On the spot Glue). I dries tremendous quick and bonds effectively to every kind of surfaces. Sadly it’s not biodegradable so I attempt to use as little as doable. Put a small drop on the prime and backside of the can to carry the material in place. Wrap the burlap across the can earlier than including a skinny line of glue to safe the overlapping edge. For the underside, just a few dots of glue across the edge did the trick.
Flip the highest, frayed edge over as proven under.
When you love the pure look of burlap, you possibly can most likely skip the subsequent step. Since my can will maintain paintbrushes, I didn’t need any moist drips to stain the burlap or must cope with grubby finger marks in just a few weeks.
Portray and sealing burlap
To color and seal the burlap cowl I used black and white craft paint blended with matt Mod Podge. The paint provides coloration whereas the Mod Podge creates a water-resistant layer which ought to shield the paintbrush holder.
Use a paintbrush or sponge to use the paint. The sponge makes it simpler to squish the paint into hard-to-reach locations, whereas a paintbrush covers giant areas shortly.
As a result of burlap has a great deal of texture, I utilized three coats to get the protection I needed.
And for a remaining inventive contact I made a clay token and added beautiful feathers. You could acknowledge them. They’re leftovers from making this boho air plant holder.
Go away the paint to dry utterly earlier than utilizing your new eco-friendly paintbrush holder.
Not unhealthy for one thing that used to deal with baked beans.
Feathers and all 😀
Hopefully it’s going to maintain me from leaving my paintbrushes far and wide too.
And I believe Mr. Pose approves too.
What do you assume? Have you ever upcycled any tin cans. I nonetheless have an entire bunch that want a makeover. So you probably have any DIY tin can tasks you need us to attempt, give me a shout within the feedback.
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