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FEATURE: CLARE HOWCUTT-KELLY. PHOTOS: LIVING4MEDIA<br />
UPCYCLING IDEAS FOR<br />
kitchenalia<br />
Turn unloved kitchen items into<br />
beautiful things FOR YOUR GARDEN<br />
We all have items in the kitchen that we<br />
no longer use, but before you throw<br />
them out, take a look at some of<br />
these clever upcycling ideas.<br />
Dressing the table for a dinner party is one of<br />
the best bits of the preparation, but it can become<br />
costly very quickly, so why not consider making<br />
an arrangement using a cake or loaf tin as a base?<br />
When it comes to upcycling kitchenalia, the older<br />
the items the better, but that’s not to say you have<br />
84 MODERN GARDENS OCTOBER 2018<br />
to rush to your local antiques shop. With a little<br />
know-how you can easily age a more modern<br />
kitchen item and fake a time-worn patina.<br />
Using utensils in the garden can also be practical.<br />
Funnels are the perfect shape for small plants,<br />
while an old ornate fork can be transformed into<br />
a plant marker. Even a boring grater can become<br />
something beautiful for just a few pounds. Open<br />
your cupboards, ask yourself if there’s anything<br />
that deserves to shine and then make it happen.<br />
£25<br />
FORK PLANT<br />
MARKERS<br />
These quirky markers would make<br />
lovely presents for friends.<br />
YOU WILL NEED<br />
✽ Old forks<br />
✽ Metal press kit, £25<br />
hobbycraft.co.uk<br />
WHAT TO DO<br />
1 Plan what you would like your forks<br />
to say.<br />
2 Arrange the letter stamps and work<br />
out how to space your letters for the<br />
best look.<br />
3 If unsure, practise on a piece of<br />
metal before you begin.<br />
4 Using the hammer, stamp out the<br />
letters directly onto your forks.<br />
TIP Fill in the letters with<br />
permanent black marker<br />
to make them stand out
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