Stainless steel is one hundred percent recyclable. Since it is resistant to corrosion, it can last you for a very long time. However, there are some pieces that use stainless steel parts that can breakdown. Instead of throwing it away immediately, selecting the usable parts and re-fashioning the design for a different purpose is a crafty way to deal with things. After all, stretching the life of things help in stretching that small family budget, so it really makes sense to recycle stuff. If you don’t use it personally, then you can even sell it. Here are the top ten unique ideas for recycling stainless steel:
Washing Machine Drum Stool
So your washing machine broke down, and it is time to find a replacement. No biggie. You can repurpose the big rum into a stool. The shiny circular metal with its dotted design where the water seeps in and out from during the tumble dry process makes for an interesting pattern. Just top it off with a nice cushion, and you’re good to go.
Golf Club Coat Hanger
So your kid is moving from his junior kiddie stainless steel golf set to the adult size. For sentimental reasons, you can to keep his set around. Refashion each stick into a coat hanger. Just bend the pieces and drill to your door frame, and voila, you have a show stopping coat rack.
Water Pitcher Chime
You have been gifted with so much water pitchers, so you now need space in your shelving. Take your stainless steel pitcher and turn it upside down. Hang different types of cutlery from it using a metal thread that is glued to the interior bottom of the pitcher. Hang the pitcher from your outdoor ceiling porch, and you now have an interesting kitchen chime.
Mixing Bowl Water Fountain
Someone gave you a graduated set of mixing bowls that are lying around your house gathering dust. Instead of letting it go to utter waste, stack the mixing bowls from smallest to biggest and use it as a centerpiece for your garden water fountain.
Stainless Steel Flower Pot
You have finally upgraded your kitchen cookware, but you do not want your old set to completely go to waste. Use them in your garden as interesting flower pots. Stainless steel will look really cute and kitschy, especially during the spring time when they are decked with many colorful blooms.
Tractor Picnic Table
You have an old tractor that is a mix of various metals, which is now no longer in use. Instead of completely dumping it out, use the parts as the frame of a picnic table. Just add a thick slab of wood, and you can turn this dilapidated tractor into a functional piece of outdoor furniture.
Singer Sewing Machine Table
Remember that old antique Singer sewing machine, well, it is time to bring it out because it is now considered an antique piece with lots of charm and character. Made out of a combination of metals, it is not a wonder why this old machine has withstood the test of time. The old Singer frame with the wheel and pedal parts can be made into a unique table, which will surely grab your guests attention.
Bicycle Gear Holders
You’re stainless steel circular bike gears can be re-fashioned into cup, wine, candle, or even pot holders. The circle shape with its interesting edges is an eye catching piece that has a functional purpose. Setting your cups of coke or a glass of wine on top is a cool idea. You can also use it for your small votive candles. If you happen to make a hot pot of soup and you want to set it on the bar counter, just place several pieces of gear on the counter, so you can set the pot on top.
Fork Picture Frame Stand
Just bend a few pieces of your fork in opposite directions to you can use it as an interesting picture holder. Your cutlery set has a lot of potential from frame stand, tissue holder, coat hanger, and the like.
Ford Pick Up Bed Frame
If you feel attached to your pick up, you can have its bed fashioned into a bed frame. Ask for the help of a few professionals to help you transform it. Place a mattress on top, and you can use it to catch some shuteye.
These crafty stainless steel ideas will encourage you think outside the box. Keep those creative juices running and recycle your stainless steel items like turning your stainless steel turnbuckle into an organizer for your cap collection. You can actually turn junk into treasure.