TIN CANS
Burnt-Match Safe (Mustard box, oil paints, brush, ribbon, nail, hammer)
Punch two holes near the upper edge of a discarded mustard box, the holes to be opposite each other. These may be made by hammering a nail through the tin, holding the box firmly against a block of wood or stone for pressure.
With oil paints, one color, begin at the top to paint the box, graduating from light to darker tones as the bottom is approached. Lighter tones may be secured by mixing the blue or red with Chinese white. A flower design may be painted by one skilled in the use of the brush.
Tie ribbon through the holes by which to suspend the box, and the result is an article both useful and pretty.
Flower-Pot (Can, ivory paints, brush)
Paint an empty can with green or brown ivory paint and use as flower-pot for growing plant. Children love to handle a paint-brush, and this offers a legitimate occasion for such occupation. A small hole should be punched in bottom of can for drainage.
Hanging-Basket (Can, nail, hammer, cord, raffia)
Punch holes for suspending as described above. Then make a covering of raffia as explained on page 46 and hang up by the cord.
Wheels (Covers of baking-powder tins, nail, hammer)
With the nail, hammer a hole through the centre of the cover, placing upon a stone step or other brace. The little wheels may be used to complete toy wagons that the child is making.