Finding creative ways to reuse objects around the house not only saves you money, but helps prevent pollution in the environment. One object that collects in large numbers in the home of any tuna lover is short, cylindrical tuna fish cans. Most people throw them out. Some people recycle. But there are other things you can do to prolong their usefullness and reduce waste.
Wash the tuna fish can thoroughly before you begin any project. Using baking soda and lemon juice can help get rid of the fishy smell. Just be careful of any sharp edges at the rim. You can sand these smooth if you desire.
Cookie and Biscuit Cutter Cans
Why purchase a five dollar biscuit cutter from a home store when you can use a tuna fish can instead? These are the perfect size and shape for large cookies as well.
Portable Cook Stoves and Candle Cans
The small size of an empty tuna fish can is perfect for votive candles holders. It keeps hot wax from spoiling your furniture as well. You can even use them for end caps on larger pillar candles.
Tuna fish cans are handy for camping cookstoves as well. Curl a piece of heavy paper or cardboard tightly into the tuna can. Pull the middle up to form a wick and then pour sterno fuel or melted wax over the rest. Be sure to store this stove carefully.
Craft Gifts from Tuna Cans
Empty tuna fish cans can help you create a wide variety of craft type gifts. You can use them for small floral arrangments with floral foam, silk flowers, and some ribbons. Cover the foam with cheery fabric and make a pin cushion. You can even decorate them and line then with fabric to make a pretty trinket box or dish.
