What can you do with spindles??
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Here's a few ideas Joani!
https://www.pinterest.com/mixedkreations/repurposed-spindles
Joani: maybe this will help
https://homebnc.com/best-reused-spindle-ideas/
Are you looking for ideas for installed stair spindles or extra ones that you have?
You can turn them into candle holders.
What kind of spindles? The ones from in the inside of cd stacks? I spin fiber, and you could try making a drop spindle for spinning yarn: https://makercamp.com/projects/drop-spindle
Here are some ideas:
https://www.bobvila.com/articles/baluster-diy-projects/
Hi Joani, there's so many different sizes and styles of spindles, your question offers many possibilities. Here's some ideas you may not have seen just yet. Hope one inspires you to make use of the spindles you have. Have fun!
https://homebnc.com/best-reused-spindle-ideas/
This is so cute and can be done with wooden or metal spindles. https://www.homeroad.net/2016/08/a-galvanized-spindle-planter.html
here are some ideas
I have made plant stands out of them. I had a carpenter put a round flat wood base on the bottom and a round flat wood piece on the top to sit the flower pot on. Then I varnished everything so that it was the same color. Used them for years. In fact the carpenter made two tall plant stands and the other spindle he cut in half and made two shorter ones.
You can create garden signs
Here are several ideas from my DIY blog https://www.homeroad.net/search?q=spindles
Check out these photo holders! https://www.pinterest.com/pin/458030224601292045/
Hi Joani,
Here are a few things I have done with spindles (I got a huge box of them at an auction so having lots of fun with them!)
http://www.recreateddesigns.com/2017/06/dragonfly-wall-art-diy-bug/
http://www.recreateddesigns.com/2016/11/vintage-spindle-snowmen/
And one more... a Christmas tree...
http://www.recreateddesigns.com/2016/12/vintage-spindle-christmas-tree/
You can paint them and use them as garden signs
omg .. what a great trouble to have ... lamps ,... candle sticks .. sesonal decor
You can attach a round piece of wood to both top and bottom and make pedestal tables.
Lots of seasonal decor ... candle sticks .. lamps .. omg how fun
Legs for stools? Candlesticks .