Disposable tableware has long been an indispensable attribute of many parties, picnics, holidays and other events. Here are just a few who know that household items that have served their age can find another application - simple crafts from plastic forks and spoons can be an excellent decoration for your home.
Such an unusual element of decor in your apartment will surely surprise all your friends and acquaintances. In addition, structures made of fairly strong and aesthetic plastic can easily settle in your country house, since they are not afraid of either wind or rain. Crafts made of plastic spoons can be both indoors and outdoors. True, in the latter case, the lightweight construction will need to be firmly fixed. And if you can cope with such a task, then the souvenir will surely serve you for a long time.
The most beautiful crafts made of plastic forks and spoons are, of course, flowers. To make them you will need several dozen spoons, a candle, scissors, glue and an old unnecessary plate. So, first hold the spoon over the candle with the convex side up.
When it melts enough, set it aside and take the next one. After this spoon is melted, carefully raise the first one to it and hold both “petals” over the fire at the base. While the plastic is still soft, cut the resulting bud with scissors and press it to the plate to level the base. Continue to attach the petals in this way, and when you are happy with the result, finish. With painstaking and accurate manufacturing, the flower looks very realistic.
Extraordinary crafts made of plastic forks and spoons are frames for mirrors and paintings. In order to make such a thing, you need a circle of cardboard or fiberboard as a base, plastic spoons or forks, paint, glue, a small mirror with a diameter of 15 cm and a primer. First you need to coat the circle with a primer and wait until it dries. After attach the back of the hook or eyelet on which the mirror will hang. At the same time, cut off the legs of the forks and cover them with paint. When they dry, attach a mirror to the center of the circle and glue the dried spoons around it. And then enjoy your reflection in your new mirror. It's funny, after all, that such easy-to-make crafts from plastic spoons and forks can do a good job of transforming the abode of a modern person.
In the end, I would like to add some tips that can facilitate your work:
- Use transparent glue - it will help hide the seams and make the joints invisible.
- Do not be afraid to experiment with color - bright and non-standard colors will only add positive emotions.
- Transparent plastic is the best suited for crafts, which subsequently have to be coated with paint or varnish - so you definitely can not worry about the fact that after painting the color may change.
So do not be afraid to experiment and give a second life to old things. Crafts from plastic forks and spoons can stylishly and inexpensively diversify your interior. And, having shown a little resourcefulness and creativity, you can create something surprising!