How do you bend silverware for craft projects?

How do you bend silverware for craft projects?

Flatten your silver spoons or forks with a ball peen hammer, heat the utensil in boiling water, then bend it around a curved object. So long as the silver is thin enough, you can then drill the silver to a small plank (or use glue instead). The result?

What can I do with mismatched silverware?

How to Use Mismatched Silverware and Make It Look Really Cool

1. Spray Paint Silverware Any Color of the Rainbow.
2. Dabble With Hand-Painted Details.
3. Alter Your Silverware With a Metal Punch Set.
4. Bundle Silverware Together.
5. Use Natural Stains on Wooden Handles.
6. Use Natural Jute to Decorate and Unify Serving Pieces.

What can you do with flatware?

10 Uses for Old Flatware

1. Life After The Dinner Table. Photo by Wendell T.
2. Smooth Grout. Photo by David Carmack.
3. Hold Finishing Nails Straight. Photo by Kolin Smith.
4. Turn Spoons Into Hooks. Photo by Wendell T.
5. Clean a Paintbrush. Photo by Wendell T.
6. Transplant Seedlings.
7. Use As Cabinet Pulls.
8. Untangle Rug Tassels.

How do you reuse old spoons?

Upcycle your old spoons into a handy rack. Open your cupboards in style with repurposed spoon cabinet handles. Turn an old ladle into a unique candle holder. Repurpose your old cutlery into a silverware chandelier.

Are old silverware sets worth anything?

Fortunately, flatware and sterling silverware sets can be worth a good amount of money, making it worth your time to sell your unwanted silverware. Gold and silver buyers like PGS Gold & Coin offer top dollar for sterling silver flatware, hollowware, tea sets and candlesticks.

Are old silver spoons worth money?

Sterling silver souvenir spoons range in price from $5 to $2500. THE VAST MAJORITY of spoons are less than $60, and a very high percentage sell for less than $30. Many of the spoons pictured at this site would sell for under $60. Silver Plated Spoons will normally sell from $1 to $15.

Can you really bend a spoon with your mind?

While many individuals have claimed the paranormal or psychokinetic ability to bend spoons or manipulate other objects, spoon bending by psychic powers has not been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the scientific community.

What can I do with my old silverware?

Colored Spoons Tutorial ~ Jazz up your old silverware with some fun festive paint. All you need is painter’s tape and spray paint. 6. Hammered Spoon Place Cards ~ A unique and creative way to create place cards. And, double as party favors. The hammered look is fabulous! 7.

What to do with old silver spoons and buttons?

Silverware Brooch ~ Instead of a flower brooch make mom a beautiful brooch from silverware and shirt buttons. 5. Colored Spoons Tutorial ~ Jazz up your old silverware with some fun festive paint. All you need is painter’s tape and spray paint. 6. Hammered Spoon Place Cards ~ A unique and creative way to create place cards.

What’s the best way to frame silverware?

Frame a round mirror by attaching it to an elegant, decorative plate; then use sets of forks, spoons and knives to arrange a starburst pattern. After gluing it all together, add a border of pearl beads for the finishing touch. Use a hammer to flatten forks and spoons found at the dollar store; then spray paint silverware and a cheap frame to match.

How do you make a wind chime out of silverware?

Choose a nice big fork to function as the main ‘hanger’. With the flat nose pliers bend the tines. First to the front, back, front and back and then bend the two outers ones to the side (step 1 and 2) go gently and keep moving the pliers up and down along the tine so it won’t break.