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Not only baking: 3 creative ways to use aluminum foil in everyday life

Vladyslav Moskalenko

Foil is a multifunctional and convenient tool
Aluminum foil can be used in other ways than just cooking. Source: www.pexels.com

Aluminum foil can be used in other ways than just cooking. UAportal has prepared some interesting ideas for making the most of this common household item.

Kitchen

Aluminum foil is a multifunctional and handy tool in the kitchen. One interesting way to use it is to cover the edges of a cake while baking to prevent it from burning.

Another great trick is to wrap the base of a green onion in foil, sealing the roots, so you can keep the vegetable fresh for longer. In addition, you can make an improvised funnel out of foil to easily pour liquid from one container to another.

Art

When it comes to crafts, aluminum foil offers some creative possibilities. For example, you can use it as a base for creating textured paintings by applying paint to the surface of the foil and pressing it to paper to create a unique design.

Another tricky way to use it is to create embossed designs by pressing a blunt object into the foil to create patterns with protrusions. You can also use these materials to create your own stencils by tracing the desired pattern and cutting it out with scissors.

Gardening

The unique properties of foil can also be used in gardening. For example, placing strips of aluminum foil in a garden can deter unwanted pests such as birds or wildlife.

In addition, wrapping the lower trunks of young trees with foil can protect them from rodents or direct sunlight. Another gardening trick is to line the bottom of a planter with foil to prevent water from leaking and soil from washing away.

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