Wooden spindles repurpose ideas

by Theresa Shearer

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I found 3 wooden spindles in my basement and I do not want to throw them out. Any ideas as to what I can do/make with them?
Thanks Theresa

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Janet Pizaro on Jan 31, 2016
pinterest has a lot of ideas for you to look at.

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MN Mom on Jan 31, 2016
Hi Theresa Obviously, there's Pintrest but I would suggest making candle sticks or using the spindles to make a unique frame. Even if you only have three spindles, depending on how they are shaped and how long they are, you can possibly cut them and assemble like a frame for a mirror, make them into a tray, attach a small birdhouse on top and place it in a garden area, use them as stakes to help a vine grow outdoors this summer...think about what you like to do and them how you can recycle them to fit into a craft room, Rex room, closet etc. Best wishes

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- Theresa Shearer on Feb 01, 2016
  @MN Mom The candlesticks do sound like a good idea. I will put that on my list. Thanks Theresa
  
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Reposhture Studio - Kim on Feb 01, 2016
add 2 eye hooks, one to each end of the spindle and then add regular open hooks to the top of a favorite frame. Place the open hooks in the eye hooks and you have a unique hanging frame!

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Jean Martin on Feb 01, 2016
Get a little round piece of pine , attach the spindles and paint for a little 3 legged table.

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- Theresa Shearer on Feb 02, 2016
  @Thank You Jean Martin -that is a good idea! Thanks Jean
  
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Heather McKinney on Feb 01, 2016
I have spindles and old ceiling fan blades turned into dragonflies or butterflies. http://www.lucydesignsonline.com/2011/03/dragonflies-part-2.html

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- B. Enne on Feb 06, 2016
  @Heather is TooInspiredToSleep those are cute!
  
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- Heather McKinney on Feb 06, 2016
  @B. Enne I have a ton of spindles that came off a friends porch that I itching to do something like this with. I'm just searching for a bunch of fan blades now. Wish me luck!
  
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- B. Enne on Feb 06, 2016
  @Heather is TooInspiredToSleep I used to have lots of those! I donated them.
  
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KatAych on Feb 01, 2016
It depends on how small they are, but you could use them as legs for a corner table, shelf, or plant stand.

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- Theresa Shearer on Feb 02, 2016
  @Thank You KatAych - another good idea! Thanks!
  
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Theresa Shearer on Feb 06, 2016
Thanks to all for the great ideas!

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B. Enne on Feb 06, 2016
Depending how chunky they are, you could drill out the top and use as a candle holder, or lamp base. This is cute too: http://www.myrepurposedlife.com/spindle-christmas-trees-craft-fail/

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- Theresa Shearer on Feb 06, 2016
  @Thank You B. Enne Thanks for the link!
  
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- B. Enne on Feb 06, 2016
  @Theresa Shearer You're very welcome!
  
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