repurposed tuna can tabletop planters with faux succulents, Digi Mart USA News: Empty tuna cans may seem an unlikely starting point for decorative home projects, but according to a House Digest publisher article, they can be transformed into small tabletop planters for miniature faux succulents. The article notes that 12-ounce cans are typically the largest size used at home, and that using cans of several sizes can make a display more eye-catching.
The guide suggests decorating the cans with items such as twine, artificial craft leather, bracelet charms, decorative rocks, twigs or wooden beads. Metallic gold spray paint is recommended to give the finished pieces a luxe look, and artificial succulents are presented as a fit for biophilic design schemes.
Preparation begins by scrubbing the can with warm, soapy water to remove the smell and any remaining label, then smoothing jagged edges and rough spots. Decorations can then be glued to the exterior, and some pieces can be finished with gold spray paint.
To create the planter base, the article advises mixing plaster according to the package instructions and pouring it into the cans, leaving some room at the top. An empty pudding cup is pressed into the wet plaster to form a cavity for the plant; after drying, the cup is removed and rough spots are trimmed with a utility knife.
Faux plants can then be added to the finished planter.
