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Transform old round iron boxes into multi-functional creative storage boxes and flower pots

With the improvement of living standards, more and more snacks are packaged more beautifully, such as the round iron boxes for moon cakes or biscuits. They are very delicate and look very strong. I don’t want to throw them away, but I don’t know how to use creativity to make them. Both practical and beautiful. The next tutorial will show you how to transform these iron boxes, come and try it!

Transform old round iron boxes into multi-functional creative storage boxes and flower pots

How to DIY creative storage boxes and flower pots from old boxes

Transform old round iron boxes into multi-functional creative storage boxes and flower pots

1. Clean the stored iron box, dry it and then spray the outside with white paint.

Transform old round iron boxes into multi-functional creative storage boxes and flower pots diyju.com

2. Paint the interior with anti-rust paint.

Transform old round iron boxes into multi-functional creative storage boxes and flower pots

3. Use classical-style hemp rope to wrap the basin body tightly and fix it with hot melt glue.

Transform old round iron boxes into multi-functional creative storage boxes and flower pots

4. Glue a button under the handle.

Transform old round iron boxes into multi-functional creative storage boxes and flower pots

5. Turn the handle down, lock it with a button, and treat the handle on the other side in the same way.

Transform old round iron boxes into multi-functional creative storage boxes and flower pots

6. If it is to be used as a storage box, it is now complete. If it is to be used as a flower pot, a few holes need to be drilled at the bottom.

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