Canturn
candleholders are handcrafted from ordinary household tin cans,
making each one a unique work of art. Artist Keri Anderson favors
coffee, fruit, vegetable, olive oil and brew cans because
they vary in size.
Using an oxy-ocetylene torch with a pencil thin flame, the
original designs are burned into the tin cans without drawing or
stenciling. After the design is finished the cans are then shaped
by hand. The heat from the torch melts away all treated parts of
the metal and turns a nice deep purplish blue dark pewter-like
gray. Each piece can be treated with a rust protective glossy
finish, and if not and left outside, may rust. This also
provides a nice rustic look.
A small black small chain can be added to any of the holders to
allow any candle holder to take on another purpose, such as
displaying hanging plants.
Candles in jars the come up mid-height on the holders create a
more defined design on a wall or a ceiling. Note: If candle
is not protected, the wax may seep though the design on the
holder. A clear glass votive holder will protect your canturn.
About the Artist
Keri believes that this style of bohemian recycled art originated
in the early 1960s on the West Coast. She first saw the art
form being done by the harbor in San Francisco, and learned it
while there. After working in the medium for ten years, she
brought the technique back to New England. Keri says, "I
think any type of recycled art allows people to open their
minds and think more creatively about how we view waste
in our society. It's exciting to see what artists can do to
help the environment."
