What can you do with driftwood recovered from beaches?

Driftwood (usually smoothed by water and sand) is highly versatile: washed ashore and washed up on beaches by the waves, once collected, it becomes the basic material for creating precious objects for the home and beyond. Lamps, chandeliers, picture frames, centerpieces. Even elegant and original jewelry holders.

Centerpiece

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The first idea of ​​creative recycling with driftwood is to make a nice centerpiece Rustic. Simply assemble them into a square and proceed with the layers until you reach the desired height and size.

Lamp

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How to make driftwood lamps? Nothing could be simpler: in this case too they need to be assembled and held together with glue, but leaving space inside to insert a bulb or a candle (perhaps to make a lantern).

Frame

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Sea wood is particularly suitable to become a corniceIt doesn't matter whether you need it for photos, a bulletin board, or a chalkboard. You can even use it to outline a mirror.

Fishes

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I fish with stranded driftwood They have a charm all their own, and are perfect for decorating seaside houses, balconies and terraces. Even in this case the work is simple, and depends on your tastes and the materials you already have available.

Squares

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Driftwood paintings are equally evocative. There are countless ways to create them; the one above is just one example. Let your creativity inspire you to create the perfect image.

Necklaces

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Would you ever have thought of creating a necklace With thinner, custom-cut pieces of wood, you can create a fashionable summer accessory that can complement countless looks.

Jewelry holder

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With the wood of the sea, still, you can obtain originals jewelry holder With a completely natural charm. Simple, economical, and practical, they enhance the space in which they are placed.

Sculptures

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Another creative recycling idea consists of sculptures with driftwoodIt doesn't take much to carve it and obtain marine subjects, whether natural or imaginary: they will make an excellent furnishing accessory.

Chandelier

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Wooden chandeliers need no introduction: they have long since become part of the must have For those who love nature-inspired design. And they're so easy to assemble, it would be a shame not to succumb to their charm.

plaques

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We'll end with a cute idea using driftwood as tiles to spell out a sign: you can use it as a plaque on doors, walls, or wherever you like.

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