DIY Rusty Cans For Plants
Looking to add a rustic charm to your plant collection? DIY rusty cans for plants are a creative and cost-effective way to upcycle old containers into stylish planters. With a bit of creativity and a touch of rust-inducing solution, you can transform ordinary cans into unique pieces of garden decor. Not only does this project help reduce waste by repurposing materials, but it also adds a personal touch to your indoor or outdoor space. So grab those old cans, get your hands dirty, and let your green thumb shine with these charming DIY rusty cans for plants!
Supply List For Rusty Cans
You will need a tin can, salt, and Hydrogen Peroxide to make your own rusty can.
First scratch up the surface of your can with coarse sandpaper, then spray the can with Hydrogen Peroxide and sprinkle salt over the can.
The cans above are going through the second process. Lucy said that it works better if you let it sit outside in direct sunlight, but I haven’t tried it that way yet.
Having to go through the process about 5-6 times to get my cans this rusty.
The rusty wire is for another project so don’t forget to come back later to see what it’s for.
I added a patina to two keys and one washer to give my cans some color and used some twine to attach them onto the cans.
