Glass door knobs

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I have 8 glass door knobs that I got at a yard sale for $1!! I couldn't pass them up. But what can I do with them????

Karen Holsopple · Answer

Oooops, 10 knobs!

Julies1949 · Answer

http://rustiqueartblog.com/11-ways-to-repurpose-a-vintage-door-knob/

MARY · Answer

sit them on window sills for the sun to shine through

Valerie · Answer

If you need somewhere to hang coats etc in your entrance, they would be an ideal solution. Attach them to a piece of wood cut to a size that would work in the area, attach the knobs, and then attach the wood to the wall. Another idea would be to 'hoard' them until you find a 'diamond in the rough' chest of drawers and use them to replace the existing hardware. I wish I had them - they are beautiful!

Judy · Answer

If I had them I would be using them on my doors in my house....I really like them.

Janet Pizaro · Answer

www.diyinspired.com/repurposed-vintage-door-knobs

Chas' Crazy Creations · Answer

Mine were an heirloom, and this is what I did with them... I was going to hang clothes or towels on them, but I wanted to see the door knobs so I am currently hanging long necklaces and jewelry on it.

Maggru1 · Answer

Chas has a idea but use them in the bathroom to hang towels on.

Norma Curtis · Answer

I have a collection and I wasn't able to use them in my new home because it would have cost so much more to make them fit.

Becky Vaughn · Answer

Coat rack, put magnets on and put on magnetic note board, key holder. Pet leash rack, replace knobs on small cabinet. One or two in shower to hang Scrubbies on. Oh I could go on and on

Elaine · Answer

What a deal!  At Canadian flea markets, they can sell for $20 each!!   There's many uses; from the obvious, installing them on doors in your current home, or mounting them to aged pieces of wood to serve as coat racks or piling them in an interesting bowl for a coffee table vignette to displaying them under a cloche (glass bell jar) for another vignette idea.

Barbara · Answer

Mount them on some distressed wood to hang scarfs on.

Ruth Villafane · Answer

Get a long piece of clean & painted wood & hang your bracelets and necklaces

Don Goldwyn · Answer

Try this page https://www.pinterest.com/lllr55/things-to-do-with-old-door-knobs/

Kate Sullivan · Answer

You could mount them on the walls to hold back your curtains. Or, cut down the mounting screws and attach them to kitchen/bathroom cabinets or a piece of beautiful furniture.

Sherry H. · Answer

cut a piece of wood, paint a nice color. attach knobs and hang coats and such

Margo · Answer

How about using them as photo or business card holders. Just sit the knob on the glass part and attach a looped piece of wire into the metal part of the knob. Viola! A photo holder.

Inetia · Answer

Display them in a large basket or glass bowl with white string lights and floral accents and ribbons to hide any parts of the knobs you don't want to be visible.  Temporary storage till you find their true purpose.

Franci Gilbert · Answer

Curtain rod end caps. Pulls for drawers or doors. Attach to a long board and hang jewelry or scarves.

Judy Clark · Answer

Have you seen the fabric pumpkins made with the vintage knobs as the stem? Really cute.

Karen Holsopple · Answer

That's what I was thinking about doing. Just not sure if I want just a board or something fancier. Thank you so much though.

Kayo Frazier · Answer

Mix them up w/ antique ones & scatter them thru out the house...A glass knob on 1 side & antique one on the other.

Regina · Answer

How about attaching some of them to a long board and using as a coat rack.

Lyn2398900 · Answer

I used them as finials for my drapes. One on each end. Looks unique!

Jordan Le Bouton · Answer

Make a shelf to hang your towels on in the bathroom or for coats or hang pictures off them. They are beautiful.

Zhanna · Answer

I purchased different styles of glass knobs at Hobby Lobby and attached them every 4' or so to a piece of my baseboard (it's about 6' tall and is rather detailed) and then mounted it on the wall. Now I have a very unique place to hang my pajamas, robe, or whatever!

Wanda sinnema · Answer

that was a score ! I'd use them to hang anything on.. coats and hats by the door, hangers in the laundry room when folding laundry, necklaces and scarves in the bedroom, PJ and robes, You might want to also get a few of the small glass ones to mix in with.... If you come and go via a garage,, put one on a board with a cute sign.... saying DON'T FORGET, RETURN BY ----- ! RETURN to owner, DONATE,,,,,etc..

Penny · Answer

They look real pretty with three or five attached to a beautiful board and used for hanging jewelry, scarves etc. Good luck on your project!

JOHNNY · Answer

1st truly old Glass door knobs have a value as is, which is more then the dollar you paid. to add additional value if truly old, try this. place out in the direct sun light, in time they will change color or hue. his occurs because in old glass the sand had gold, silver copper or other trace minerals, he sand was not pure.With heat and sun light the glass changes color. so if they are really old, you have a real find and a money maker. do not do anything with them, they area true collectable and remodelers or restores of old property will pay highly for them

Holly · Answer

I've seen them repurposed as the ends on curtain rods and they look great!

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