Harvesting parsley, chives, basil, rosemary and other fresh seasonings to give a special touch to your recipes is not the privilege of those who live at home. Just a little corner on the balcony of the apartment or even on the kitchen window to set up a mini herb garden. Thinking about taking advantage of what we already have at home, the Brazilian Association of Steel Packaging (Abeaço) teaches a simple step-by-step process to reuse steel cans. Check it out below!
Materials:
-Universal adhesive;
- Steel can;
- Primer spray paint;
-Acrylic paint in various colors;
-Brushes;
-Pebbles, tablets or whatever your creativity sends;
-Acetate stencil, with the shapes of flowers or leaves, found in craft stores (but you can use those old X-rays, cutting out the desired formats);
-Spray varnish.
Way of doing:
1- Remove the label from the cans and apply a layer of primer spray paint. As steel is not porous, it is necessary to apply the primer, facilitating the fixation of the paint. Let it dry well.
2. Apply two coats of acrylic paint to the entire surface of the can. This color will be the background. Let it dry well.
3. Apply glue to inserts.
4. Attach the inserts to the top and bottom of the steel can and allow to dry. It is important to fix the tablet at the bottom with a distance from where the lid that will work as a plate will be placed.
5. With the help of the stencil, start decorating the cans with acrylic paint in different colors. After the paint is well dry, apply a layer of spray varnish to finish and waterproof. Fit the plastic cap to the bottom of the can. It will serve as a plate, retaining moisture.
6. Now just plant the seeds, seedlings or use the can as a cachepô for seedlings bought in supermarkets and garden centers. If you prefer to plant seeds or seedlings directly in the can, make a hole in the bottom to drain the irrigation water. Inside the can put a layer of expanded clay. Cover with a drainage blanket and fill the remainder with good quality soil.
Source: house and garden magazine
