Crafting with Silverware -- Forks, Spoons, and Knives
If you've seen wind chimes made from vintage silverware, you have an idea of what silverware crafts are. Many types of items are fashioned into something else using silverware.
The shiny finish or vintage patina on silverware make these eating utensils an excellent medium for crafting.
Photo shows a fork I bent to make a frame to hold a photo. More pictures are provided below of this "fork frame" in action.
The shiny finish or vintage patina on silverware make these eating utensils an excellent medium for crafting.
Photo shows a fork I bent to make a frame to hold a photo. More pictures are provided below of this "fork frame" in action.
This Silverware Crafts Article Contains...
- Silverware Crafts I've Made
- Fork and Spoon Wind Chimes
- Silverware To Eat With
- Silverware Crafts by Etsy Sellers
- Talented Silverware Crafters on Etsy
- Do you have a cutlery preference?
- Spoon Crafts
- Practical Silverware Crafts
- Mostly Forks Crafts
- Miniature Silverware and Charm
- Silverware Crafts Using All The Utensils
- The Full Table Setting
- Silverware Crafts for Kids
- Windchimes
- Silverware Clip Art
- Fabric Forks, Spoons, and Knives
- Share your thoughts on silverware crafts.
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Silverware Crafts I've Made
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Silverware key chain. I cut the head off the spoon then bent the top of the handle under (carefully with pliers covered with cloth so as not to mar the finish) and slipped a keyring in before bending it all the way under.
Fork and Spoon Wind Chimes
This link and the wind chime photos shown above go together.
- How to Make Silverware Wind Chimes with Serving Spoon and Fork Heads
- This link goes with the silverware wind chime photos above. Make silverware wind chimes with a serving spoon and fork heads.
Silverware To Eat With
To replace the ones you use to make crafts.
Silverware Crafts by Etsy Sellers
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Peace and Rock On fork hooks. Made by jjevensen. See link below to view these on Etsy.
Talented Silverware Crafters on Etsy
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These great silverware crafts are for sale by talented Etsy sellers. These links go with the photos directly above.
- Silver Fork Hooks Peace and Rock ON Set of 2 Coat by jjevensen
- Two Silver plated forks are bent to represent the hand gestures PEACE and ROCK ON.
- Precious Silver Spoon Earrings by jjevensen on Etsy
- Two silver spoons made into a fun and beautiful pair of earrings. The pattern is called Precious 1941 by Rogers International. The earrings are on silver plated ear wire. This item also comes with a reusable gift bag.
- 4 FUNKY Fork Cabinet Pull dresser kitchen drawers by jjevensen
- These handles were made out of a silver plated forks. This item is meant for a wonderful cook with a true sense of humor. Silverware pattern may vary. If you would like several and want the silverware pattern to match, please comment when purchasing. screws for mounting included.
- The Mediterranean Herbs by SycamoreHill on Etsy
- The Mediterranean Herbs - Set of Six (6) Herb Markers I love brushing by these herbs in the garden. The aroma instantly takes me back to summer.
- The Cheesy Seven Individual Spreaders Handmade by by SycamoreHill
- I have created this set to include every imaginable adjective known to man to describe one of my favorite tastes ~ glorious cheese!. fruity -- buttery -- stinky -- creamy -- smoky -- nutty -- velvety
Metal on metal is not pretty.
Protect the finish on silverware by wrapping pliers and other metal tools that are used to bend forks and spoons with masking tape or cloth.
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Spoon Crafts
and a few forks
- Hooked on Silverware: Make DIY Wall Hooks from Forks, Knives, and Spoons
- When we finished drywalling and painting in our kitchen, I noticed that there were two awkward, large hooks on the wall near the sink. No thank you, I thought as I grabbed a screwdriver and took them down. As I dried some dishes a day later, I realized what the hooks were for---dishtowels. Hmmmm.
- diy project: kitchen utensil key rack | Design*Sponge
- we received a beautiful new set of silverware for our wedding and lately i've been sitting around trying to figure out what to do with our older, not so nice, silverware. i couldn't bring myself to throw it out, so this project from d*s reader liz bloeser is just the ticket.
- flowers by Pompei Studio
- Pompei Studio -- Flowers made from spoons (and a few forks, I think). Check these out! Beautiful!!
- Violet Elephant: Spoon Pendant Tutorial
- I`ll show you how to make an easy pendant from an unwanted spoon.
You will need:
-a spoon
-forceps
-decoupage glue
-paper napkins
-chain - Treasures from the Heart | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
- Cottage Charm Giveaway (May 2009) A nest in a vintage spoon on a music board with the word 'nest' on it and some old buttons Enter your name for this giveaway drawing at: treasuresfromtheheartgifts.blogspot.com/2009/05/twice-rem...
Practical Silverware Crafts
Fork with all but one tine curled leaving one pointy tine perfect for picking up pickles and olives. The handle is wire wrapped with cat beads.
Mostly Forks Crafts
Crafts that use forks
- Or so she says...: DIY Silverware Wind Chimes (she: Roberta)
- I LOVE wind chimes, they are so beautiful, and with the warm spring weather arriving it just makes me in the mood to hear their awesome tinkle tinkle. I was at an antique shop and saw a silverware wind chime. I fell instantly in love!
- Recycled Silverware -- Indie Crafts | CraftGossip.com
- I was inspired by Recycled Craft Gossip's post Vintage Utensil Bracelet. So I decided to search out some Indie crafters on Etsy who were doing similar work.
- Jewelry -- Fork Pins
- Wonderful handcrafted items made from Estate Silverplate flatware, Vintage and new beads and Semi precious Stones. Bracelets, Necklaces, Pendents, lanyards and Whimsical Lapel pins.
- Craftster.org Community - Fork Pendants
- Found a bunch of pliable forks at the thrift store, only $.30 each! Craftster.org is an online community for crafts and DIY projects where you can find loads of ideas, advice, and inspiration. Hundreds of thousands of free craft projects, craft patterns, craft tutorials and more.
- Fork Bracelet accented with Amethyst -- Craftster.org Community
- After much hammering & bending...the final result. The amethyst is held in by a prong, but also E6000'd because I'm a paranoid little crafter. Wink
- sculptures using forks by Pompei Studio
- Sculptures by Pompei Studios. Amazing!
- Forkometry handcrafted silverware & cutlery designs
- Forkometry handcrafted silverware & cutlery designs -- View our latest creations; Discover where we are; Share your Forkometry feedback
Miniature Silverware and Charm
to use in crafting
Silverware Crafts Using All The Utensils
Spoons Forks Knives
Silverware mirror made by Beverly at FlamingoToes.com. See the link below for instructions on making your own.
The Full Table Setting
Spoons, Forks, Knives
- Silverware Windchimes {Craft Camp} | Skip To My Lou
- I am excited to be offering 30 days of fun crafts to keep kids active and entertained this summer! You won't want to miss a day of these fun crafts for kids.
- Brimfield Windchimes
- Whimsical Windchimes are made from Estate silverplate and stainless steel flatware and hollowware pieces and other regenerated collectibles.
- Starburst Mirror Using Flatware -- SEE PHOTO ABOVE
- I've been 'oohing' and 'ahhing" over all the Starburst Mirrors out there. I think they're just gorgeous. But I couldn't really find one to fit my style. I've been wanting one for our dining room - I have the perfect little 1/4 wall for it. ;) Well after looking and plotting and trying to figure out materials - I had the idea that since it was for the dining room, it might look cute made from Silverware!
- Uses for Vintage Silverware | Suite101.com
- Antique tableware from garage sales or an antique shop can be used in many craft projects. Ways to use vintage silverware in home decorating.
- Dinner as Art -- Craftster.org Community
- My latest creation. I can't decide if it's quirky or crazy. What do you all think, Craftsterland? It's pretty straight-forward...painted canvas, silverware, and drawn-on plate.
- British Designer Makes Insane Looking Chairs Out of Hard-To-Recycle Trash
- British designer Osian Batyka-Williams has gone on a recycling bent, turning unwanted, but hard to reuse objects into unique, if not particularly comfortable looking chair designs. For instance, his cutlery chair draws attention to the fact that some restaurants change their cutlery as often as eve
- Craft Blogs for Recycled Crafts - Associated Content from Yahoo! - associatedcontent.com
- As a thrifty person, recycled craft projects are right up my alley. I love to read craft blogs that give me new ideas for making something out of nothing. Some of my recent projects have included recycled tin can luminaries. These simple soup and cat food cans sparkle with candlelight and look pretty. Kids can help make them too!
- DIY Windchimes | eHow.com
- DIY Windchimes. Windchimes are versatile outdoor accessories that add visual and aural interest to a space. They can be made from a variety of diverse materials and can cost as little as a few dollars or as much as several hundred dollars in a retail store.
Silverware Crafts for Kids
including plastic and wooden utensils
- Eating Utensil Crafts for Kids : Ideas for Arts & Crafts with Disposable Plastic Spoons, Knives, & Forks Activities with Children, Teens, and Preschoolers
- Eating Utensil Crafts for Kids : Ideas for Arts & Crafts with Disposable Plastic Spoons, Knives, & Forks Activities with Children, Teens, and Preschoolers
- Clay-covered Handles -- Craftster.org Community
- Adorable clay-covered silverware handles.
Silverware Clip Art
Use these free images to set your table with fine place mats, napkins, or towels with knives, forks, and spoons.
- *The Graphics Fairy LLC*: Vintage Kitchen Clip Art - Fork, Knife, Spoon
- One of my most requested graphics has been a knife, fork, and spoon combo. Some of you may recognize the utensils above. Originally I offered these separately, the knife and fork were together and the spoon was by itself.
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BLemley
Feb 22, 2012 @ 11:25 pm | delete
- What a wonderful craft! You're most talented! My daughter showed me a bracelet her hubby got for her off of Etsy ~ I'll bet it was probaby you! She just loved it and hinted to her hubby and ~ well, it was her Valentine's gift! Wonderful lense ~ very intriguing craft and hobby you have! B : )
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alteredkat
Feb 22, 2012 @ 9:42 pm | delete
- cool mirror! I've seen them make rings out of silverware...I like those!
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Cercis
Feb 22, 2012 @ 8:55 pm | delete
- Love them. I wish I had more time to try a few of the samples seen here. I've love to take the "placesetting" mirror idea and turn it into a kitchen clock :+) Thanks for such a neat lens!
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Poetryman
Feb 22, 2012 @ 7:51 pm | delete
- some wild stuff you got there!
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raphaelo
Feb 22, 2012 @ 4:44 pm | delete
- So awesome and wonderful lens of you.. dear lady scarlettohairy :) Special love with all pics and guide. 5 stars for you. Have wonderful times.. always :D
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YellowHammer
Feb 21, 2012 @ 7:00 pm | delete
- It always amazes me how creative people can make wonderful things from the most mundane objects. That's what crafts is all about, I guess.
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Mujjen
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- I really liked the silver ware mirror!
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BluKatDesign
Feb 17, 2012 @ 11:48 am | delete
- What a fun lens! I love the mirror; it could make a cool clock!
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im1337mi
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- Fun stuff! Thanks for sharing!
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RomanticMe
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- It's a really neat idea! Definitely going to have to try it out
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