Category Archives:pallet craft

19
Dec

Pallet Crafts: Make a Tea Light Holder

Pallet Crafts: Tea Light Holder

Pallet crafts are such a fun way to keep waste out of the landfill, and this tea light holder is beautiful in its simplicity!

A lot of pallet crafts call for a lot of special materials, and what I love about this one from our friend David Quilty at The Good Human is that you really don't need special tools or woodworking skills to make this candle holder. The finished project has a rustic look, so even if you're using a hand saw, you'll end up with a very nice-looking candle holder when it's all said and done.

I know, I always talk about this when I talk about pallet crafts, but it's so important! When you're sourcing your pallet, you want to be sure that you're using one that's headed for the landfill. Don't just nab a pallet from behind the local big box store. Make sure you pop inside and ask. If they don't have any pallets that are being discarded, ask them to contact you when they do have one. You're saving them money on disposal fees, so don't be shy about asking!

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This simple project only requires a few simple tools and supplies. You will need:

  • A wood pallet
  • A way to cut the pallets to size - David used a miter saw, but you can also use a hand saw if you're patient
  • Wood glue
  • Spade or hole drill bits
  • Wood clamps
  • Sand paper
  • Tea lights

That's it! Just a few basic tools, and you're ready to get crafty. David has detailed instructions, including plenty of images to help you along the way over at The Good Human. Click here for the full tutorial!

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25
Jun

Spotted: Upcycled Ottoman from a Wood Pallet

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We love a good pallet project around here, and this tufted, upcycled ottoman is rocking our socks!

Allyson at Domestic Superhero made this ottoman from a reclaimed wood pallet. It's kind of a beast of a project, but the results are so stunning, it's totally worth it.

There's a bit of debate about whether wood pallets are safe for crafting. The short version of the debate is that pallets are sometimes made from treated wood, and some tests have found bacteria like e. coli on wooden pallets. The treated wood is really more of an issue if you're using the pallet wood for something like growing food or building a tabletop that you'll be directly in contact with.

As for the bacteria issue, that almost seems to come down to comfort level. We come into contact with bacteria every day, and you have to decide if you're cool bringing a pallet into your home that may or may not be harboring bacteria. People craft with pallets all the time, and I'm yet to run across a story about someone getting sick from doing so.

If you want to make your own tufted pallet ottoman, here's your supply list:

  • reclaimed wood pallet
  • circular saw (if you need to cut yours down like she did)
  • sand paper
  • plywood cut to the dimensions of your pallet
  • hammer and nails
  • pressboard cut to the size of your pallet
  • foam batting that's the size of your pallet's top plus enough foam to cover the 4 smaller sides
  • enough fabric to wrap the pallet completely (don't forget to account for the heights of both your pallet and the batting when you're measuring!)
  • tufting buttons, upholstery needle, and thin cord
  • spray adhesive
  • drill
  • enough batting to wrap the pallet completely (don't forget to account for the heights of both your pallet and the batting when you're measuring!)
  • staple gun
  • wooden legs, mounting brackets, and paint or stain
  • piece of muslin and hot glue to cover the bottom of the pallet (optional)

Whew! That's a doozy of a list, but this is a dramatic transformation! Once you've got your supplies together, click here for the full tutorial!

Posted:   |   Categories: Craft Recycled, crafting with wooden pallets, DIY, DIY ottoman, Furniture, Home+Decor, Living, pallet craft, pallet ottoman, upcycled ottoman
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