Make a Wind Chime out of Vintage Silver Plated Flatware

Actually, you can use any flatware to make this wind chime. The tinkling sound will be just as pretty.

The only difficulty I have in making silverware wind chimes is in finding things to use to hold the strings of chimes. However, when my mother brought this small basket to me then said, "I'll be interested in seeing what you make of this.", I knew immediately what purpose the basket would serve.

Black spray paint was in order as the basket was in it's natural color of tans and browns.

Next, I located a hook screw to hang the basket on and screw into the beams of the porch.

Finally, floral wire was wrapped around each flatware piece then strung through the basket weave and twisted. A large for was used for the middle and strung through the bottom center (or when hanging it will be the top) of the basket.

Attach a loop of wire that the hook screw can hook through on what will be the top of the basket.

After you wrap the wire around the silverware and before you attach it to the basket, make a loop and turn it so the unattached or free end of the wire (the end that you will attach to the basket) is on the bottom of the loop then slide the loop over the top of the flatware piece. This will keep the wire wrapped around the piece.

Well, this all might sound a bit confusing I note as I reread this but once you get all your materials together, you will probably figure out mechanics that best suit you.

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Upcycle Repurpose Vintage Silver Plated Flatware Forks

I found a set of five or six flatware pieces - mostly forks - for $1 at a local antique store, and just in time because I had run out of forks to use as towel or coat hooks.

The hearts cutout plank was free so for well under $1 I made this hanging coat or towel rack.

Paint: The wood was base-coated with antique white then alternately layered with nutmeg, goose feather and burnt umber running the brush across the board to create a worn appearance.

After it dried, I sanded here and there to create a more shabby look then finished off with a coat of antiquing.

Forks: The fork tines were bent using vise grips and needle nose pliers. Fold a paper towel in half and place over the tines leaving about half of the tine exposed. Using the tightest setting you can, grip the tines with the vise grips and begin bending the fork tines with the needle nose.

It takes quite a bit of strength but if you keep working at it, they'll bend to your will.

Next, bend the fork handle at the narrowest part so that the design is on the outside (as shown).

Attaching forks: Find wood screws with heads large enough to catch the edges of the tines, and not so long they go through to the backside of the wood.

Drill pilot holes a little smaller than the screw then partially screw in the screw.

Slide the fork onto the screw and hold with one hand while tightening the screw with the other.

I find a power drill useful during this process since I don't have enough strength to tighten the screws by hand.

Add two saw tooth hangers making sure you measure so they are even across the back of the board otherwise, the board will hang at an angle.

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Repurpose or Upcylce Old Wooden Frame and Flatware Fork

After searching for ideas to repurpose or upcycle old picture frames and flatware, and finding nothing new or exciting I came up with this brilliant idea.

Easily change out the photo or card to create new instantly framed art for home decor.

What you'll need:

1. Old wood picture frame. You'll want it big enough to attach a fork.
2. Small wood screws with heads large enough to cover the edges of the fork.
3. Drill and bit that is smaller than the wood screw.
4. Fork.
5. Scrap fabric (or use ribbon you have laying around).
6. Pencil, marker, pen or something to mark with.

Pound the fork flat with a hammer on a hard surface. I sometimes lay a folded paper towel on top of the fork if I'm concerned about hammer marks. In this instance, I wasn't concerned.

Bend the two middle tines back a bit to make it easier to insert a photo or card.

Find the horizontal middle of the bottom of the frame. Here, I eyeballed the middle while moving the fork up and down to find the height I wanted to not only hold a horizontal picture but a vertical picture or card, as well.

Note: I liked the color and appearance of this frame so didn't bother with painting it or changing it's original appearance.

With a pencil or marker, make a mark on both sides of the fork where you will drill and add screws. Drill pilot holes then partially screw down the screws.

Slide the fork between the screws and while holding in place completely tighten the screws.

I used Liquid Nails to glue my scrap material bow in place.

You may have to move the hanger on the back if you made a vertical frame into a horizontal one (or vice-versa).

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