Watch the video or follow the instructions below to make a beautiful and easy homemade vase from a recycled tin and an old book!
You will need:
- A clean tin can
- A damaged or unwanted book
- A pen or pencil
- Scissors or a guillotine
- PVA Glue
- Tape or double-sided sticky tape (optional)
- Ribbon or string
How To Make An Easy Homemade Vase
Carefully tear out the pages. Consider the size of the book compared to the can – an A4 book will need less pages than a paperback!
Wrap the pages around the can and draw a line to mark the height of the can. The inside rim of the can may be sharp so be careful!
Cut the pages to the correct height – check they fit!
Place the pages together lengthways and trim the page that will be on the outside to remove any blank areas.
Attach pages together with glue or tape.
Place the wide blank edge of the pages against the top of the tin and make sure it fits.
Glue or tape the pages to the tin.
Take the ribbon or string and wrap around the tin to measure, cutting where it overlaps itself.
Lay the ribbon or string flat and spread glue over it.
Carefully place ribbon along top of pages, against the lip of the tin, smoothing the ribbon to the tin to spread the glue.
Wipe off any excess glue – PVA dries clear so it won’t show. Leave to dry.
Place pebbles in the bottom of the tin to weigh it down and pop some plastic, paper or crafted flowers inside!