What two dexterous hands can do with...wooden clothespins

In the article about wooden gadgets, A wooden clothespin turned USB stick was one such gadget. The designer who created it has made many other objects from clothespins. But clothes pegs can also be used by DIY enthusiasts to make various useful objects. Here are some examples:

Christmas wreath

To make such a wreath we need wire, green spray paint, red beads, red ribbon for the ribbon ribbon bow and... wooden clothespins. From the wire make a circle of the desired size. String the beads before attaching the ends of the wire. Spray paint the pliers green or use other methods. After attaching the wire ends, start alternately attaching the pliers - one bead, one plier - to the circle until there is no more free space. The pincers have to be tightly packed so that they stay firmly in place. Make a loop out of the red headband and attach it to one of the pliers. Make the sash so that the headband remains for the loop. That's it, we have a crown!

The method can be adapted to make a simple or more complicated mirror frame, with several rows of pliers glued to a backing to which a round mirror is glued. You can find various solutions to make such round frames. You can also use old pliers, remove the metal spring and use the halves separately. You can glue them to a round piece of cardboard, which is clamped to a sturdy backing and has room for the mirror in the middle. Once the pliers are glued on, paint everything in the desired color and attach the mirror in the center.

Various tree stands and decorations

You can also use half tongs to make little stars for the Christmas tree or a holder for the hot kettle.

With a piece of a wooden frame or even a simple plank to which you glue a couple of pliers and attach a fastening system, you can make a holder for scarves, beads, cords or belts.

You can make holders for candles or scented candles or small flower pots out of a tin left over after emptying the contents. Simply attach the tongs to the edge of the tin and the holder is ready. For pots, old tongs look even better because they have the patina of age.

For those who are more handy and dare to set up an electric light bulb system (which shouldn't be complicated at all, as you can find them in DIY stores), they can go on to make lamps or lampshades. Here's how you can make a great lamp out of wire (a wire bin can also be used) and clothes pegs. And with a little imagination you can make lampshades that will make your friends envious.

If you have a talent for drawing and can draw all sorts of little animals, use clothes pegs to create simple and cheerful toys for children...and beyond.

Even artists can't stay away from this little clothespin. Artist Gerry Stecca They make very interesting objects, displayed in museums or famous hotels, or dress the trunks of trees with 'armor' made from clothes pegs, creating a unique urban decor.

So don't throw away your old clothes pegs. Even if they've blackened, they still have a lot to say. And if I've awakened your DIY craving but you don't have any wooden pliers around the house, go out and buy a set or two. The investment is not big, and what you can do is wonderful. Good luck!