This DIY project involves upcycling tin cans into bird feeders, creating a sustainable and creative way to feed birds in your garden. It is straightforward and suitable for beginners, making it a great activity to do with kids.

A step-by-step guide to upcycling tin cans into bird feeders, providing a sustainable and creative solution for feeding birds in your garden.

Build Tin Can Bird Feeders

Gather Materials

Collect all the necessary materials including tin cans, paint, paintbrushes, string or wire, small wooden dowels, glue, and birdseed.

Prepare the Can

Ensure the tin can is clean and free from sharp edges. If needed, file down any rough spots.

Paint the Can

Paint the exterior of the can with weather-resistant paint. Allow the paint to dry completely.

Attach the Hanger

Create a hanger by wrapping string or wire around the can's top edge, securing it tightly. Ensure the loop is long enough for hanging.

Attach the Perch

Attach a small wooden dowel to the bottom edge of the can using strong glue. This will serve as a perch for the birds.

Fill with Birdseed

Once the glue is dry, fill the can with birdseed.

Hang and Enjoy

Hang your bird feeder in a suitable location and enjoy watching the birds.

Tin cans	Buy
Weather-resistant paint	Buy
String or wire	Buy
Small wooden dowels	Buy
Strong glue	Buy
Birdseed	Buy

Paintbrushes	Buy
File (if needed)	Buy
Scissors	Buy

Build Tin Can Bird Feeders

Materials Needed

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Recycling Categories

Consumer Goods

Electronics

Organic Waste

Industrial Items