Turn old spoons into cupboard handles

If you’ve got some old, mismatched spoons sitting in your drawers, you might want to think about giving them a new lease on life by putting them on display as eye-catching cupboard handles.

What you’ll need:

• Silver plate spoons (stainless steel will work, but require more effort to flatten and shape)
• Rubber mallet
• Screws
• Drill with metal drill bit
• Block of scrap wood
• Strong tape

Method:

1. Use your rubber mallet to flatten the head of your spoon (don’t use a normal hammer, as you will damage the silver). You probably won’t be able to get a completely flat surface, but that makes the project more fun and beautiful.
2. Use your hands to bend a ridge in the middle of the spoon until it resembles a cupboard handle.
3. Use tape to attach the spoon to a block of wood and drill holes at the top and bottom of the spoon.
4. Use screws to attach the spoon to your cupboard doors.

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