Time to recycle! Nails can serve to decorate the home

The Used nails They are often stored by inertia in drawers or jars could have a second chance to be used. They can be key elements for projects sustainable decoration. Through recycling and reuse techniques, they can be transformed into unique pieces that contribute personality to the spaces that are inhabited.

He recycling It is a technique that requires a lot of creativity and patience. The New DIY fashion (Do it yourself – do it you) gives us the inspiration for the ideas in which used nails can be included. Next, the most beautiful and easy.

Options to recycle rusty nails

In recycling there is no single way, there may be several ways to recycle the same object:

1. Art with threads (String art)

Materials: wood base, nails, hammer, colored threads.

Step by step:

• Draw or print the design you want to make (geometric figures, letters, shapes).
• Place the wood base on a firm surface.
• With the hammer, nail the nails following the contour of the design, leaving uniform space between them.
• Remove the paper or guide (if you used any).
• At one end of the thread to a nail and begins to intertwine around the nails forming the desired pattern.
• Change color or thread as you prefer to give more life and end up tieding the end to the last nail.

2. Decorative pots with nails

Materials: wood or can base, nails, artificial plants, glue (optional).

Step by step:

• Choose the base where you are going to place the nails (it can be a wooden table or a can).
• Distribute the nails on the surface forming the pattern or support you need for the plant (they can be lines or figures).
• Nail the nails firmly with the hammer so that they are well fixed and in the desired position.
• Place the artificial plant on the nails, which will act as support to keep it standing or shape it.
• If you need it, use glue to secure the plant to the base or nails.

3. Cuadros with nails

Materials: Rigid base (wood, hard cardboard), nails, hammer, paint (optional).

Step by step:

• Decides the design or pattern you want to capture (abstract forms, words, figures).
• Mark the points where the nails will go at the base.
• Nail the nails on the surface according to the marks, taking care that everyone is at the same height.
• Optional: Paint the nails or the base for a more decorative or rustic finish.
• You can leave the nails like this or add threads between them to create visual effects.

4. Metal flowers for the garden

Materials: nails, screws, wooden or telgopor spheres, acrylic or spray paint, strong glue.

Step by step:

• Paint the spheres (wood or telgopor) with bright colors and let it dry.
• Insert nails and screws in the sphere forming the “petals” of the flower; They can be stuck directly or glued with strong adhesive.
• Adjust the disposition to make it harmonious and that the screws and nails simulate the shape of a flower.
• You can add stems with wires or painted sticks if you want a more realistic finish.
• Place your metal flowers in pots or directly in the garden to decorate.

5. Original keychains

Materials: nails, nuts, laces or leather, keychain rings, tweezers.

Step by step:

• Select nails and nuts that combine well and are comfortable to handle.
• Pass a cord or leather strip through nuts and nails to form a design (it can be braided or simple).
• Adjust the length as you prefer and make sure it with a firm knot.
• Place a metal ring for keychain at one end to hold the keys.
• Use tweezers to adjust and shape the ends if necessary.

6. Metal sculptures

Materials: nails, wire, wood or metal base, strong or welding glue (optional), tools (pliers, tweezers).

Step by step:

• Define the design or figure you want to create.
• Nail some nails into the base to form the skeleton or key design points.
• Use wire to join nails or to give volume and shape to sculpture, wrapping or twisting the wire between the nails.
• If necessary, weld or paste the pieces to ensure the structure.
• Continue modeling until you get the desired form.
• You can paint or leave the sculpture with an industrial finish, according to your preference.

Now you have six options to reuse your used nails. Encourage and give them a second life decorating your home.