How to make them nice?

Hello sometimes the are made into stacking tiered trays. Chalk paints can modify them for decorative uses. Also sometimes they are cut in half and mounted on a board for wall display. Heres a few links

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/painting-bowls-wood-shabby-thrift-4181517

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/how-to-color-block-paint-wooden-thrift-store-bowls-44265480

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/bedroom/organizing/autumn-pumpkin-trinket-box-from-salad-bowls-10358502

Hi there, here's a really cute idea to turn them into a unique Christmas tree - https://prodigalpieces.com/repurposed-christmas-trees/

You can sand them and treat them with food-grade mineral oil if you still want to eat from them.

Some interesting ideas here:

https://www.pinterest.com/sap12565/bowls-wood-repurposed/

Here's a fun idea: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/rooms/how-to-decorate-bowls-with-permanent-markers-and-alcohol-41119814

You can treat them with teak oil or other wood preservative.

here is more info to try

https://www.pinterest.com/sap12565/bowls-wood-repurposed/

if you paint them for food use be careful to only use food grade paint

THRIFT STORE WOODEN SALAD BOWL REPURPOSE

https://www.houseofhawthornes.com/wooden-salad-bowl-repurpose/

https://www.hgtv.com/design/design-blog/how-to/3-easy-steps-to-give-new-life-to-an-old-wood-bowl

Hi,

Cut them in half and fix to a board to make little wall pockets. Fix them to an Aunt Susan and use for parties. Stack on top of each other and drill hole through centre and make a lamp base. Round base, Square timber screwed to base, Bowls screwed back to square timber at different levels for snacks or birds etc.

You could re sand them then wash and dry and seal with oil

Are you wanting to continue using them for food, or are you looking for ideas on how you can remake the bowls into a home decor item?

Tung oil and a good cleaning.

Sand them down and seal

I love to fill these with candles! Not, put candles in them, but make candles in them! They make lovely gifts then.

Small plant pots.....

Sand them lightly then rub them down with walnut oil. You might have to try a few grocery stores or health food stores. The benefit of walnut oil is that it is non-toxic. Rub the bowls, let them sit, then buff them until it looks pleasing.

This is a cool technique: https://www.sadieseasongoods.com/baking-soda-paint/