Step 1
Assemble your supplies. Empty the contents of the can and remove the label. Be sure the can is clean and dry. If desired, place florist foam on the inside of the food can.
Step 2
Begin by running a bead of hot glue from the top to the bottom of the food can. Quickly stick a pencil on the hot glue. Be sure your pencil is straight and level with the bottom of the can so the vase will sit flat.
You can place all the pencils eraser side up, all eraser side down or alternate. Be creative—there is no right or wrong way! Repeat this step all the way around the food can until the entire can is covered.
Step 3
Once all the glue is cooled, add decorative tape around the entire can as a finishing touch.
Now you're ready to fill the food can with water, place your favorite towers inside and enjoy!
Hints & Tips
In place of a can, you can use an old glass vase or jar.
Try colored pencils or crayons instead of No. 2 pencils.
Use florist foam inside the can to help keep towers fresh.
Try using a rubber band instead of hot glue for a kid-friendy way to hold the pendls in place.
Ribbon, colorful string, buttons or stickers are all fun alternatives to decorative tape.