Craft Tips > Recycled CraftsJuly 22, 2008

Making a Pencil Holder from a Can

I am wanting to make a pencil holder out of a canned goods can. How can I get the smell of stewed tomatoes out?

Keri from Boone, NC

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By Joyous (Guest Post) 07/24/2008

I find that putting a good dose of baking soda (anywhere from a tablespoon for small container to 1/2 cup or more for a larger container) into any container, filling it up with water, shaking (or stirring) ... and leaving it for a day or two (repeat shake-up or stirring every few hours) does wonders at removing any odor (even plastic bottles).

By Ker (Guest Post) 07/23/2008

Thanks everyone! I'm new to making crafts and very excited about my new crafting hobbies!

By Shari (Guest Post) 07/22/2008

Baking soda is great but if you add white vinegar to it it will clean and deodorize it very quickly. Just don't forget to wash it out afterwards.

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07/22/2008

After you clean it out with the vinegar, cut out a circle shape of it from a dryer sheet and glue it in, gives a great smell.

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07/22/2008

Fill with water and a few spoonfuls of vinegar. Let soak a few hours.

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