Repurposed Vintage Cheese Graters
There were three sets of three graters with three different sizes of holes.
This is pretty much the story of my repurposing life. lol. I can often ย see the end result long before I know how to get there, and sometimes I never get there… but it’s fun trying.
Then one day at the hardware store I saw this….
beautiful shiny flexible, but strong, copper wire….
and I knew this wasn’t going to be one of those never times.
All I needed for this project was three graters, my lovely copper wire, and some needle nose pliers.
To start I had to stabilize my graters so I wrapped the corners with thin strips of painters tape.
Then I joined the graters, one corner at a time, with the copper wire by wrapping it around…
and around…
and around three times… making sure it was tight enough to be secure, but not too tight.
Then I just used my pliers to press the ends in nice and snug underneath.
I found some chain in my stash to use for hangers, and I ran the copper wire through the bottom loop of the chain on the second time around.
Then I wrapped the copper wire around just like the bottom corners.
Here’s one done.
This pewter hummingbird tealight holder from my stash fits perfectly in the bottom, and it slides out easily if it ever needs to be cleaned of wax.
I added a few vintage glass chandelier crystals for some bling, and a pinkalicious candle to finish it off.
I really love outside candlelight. A few years I turned an ugly chandelier into an outdoor candelier.
No vintage cheese graters were harmed during the making of this project. lol.
The copper wire can easily be removed with pliers and the cheese graters will be free to grate once again… or be made into something else.
Hmmm… Now I have a few ideas for the other graters.
Don’t forget to pin it!
Thanks so much for reading, and please always exercise caution when dealing with lit candles. Never leave them unattended.
Until next time…ย keep on keepin’ on.
Other Garden projects in case you ย missed them.
Repurposed Vintage Sink Planters
How to Make a Purse Planter
Old Chandelier Makeover into Garden Candelier
Fun! I love old graters!
Wow! That's really thinking outside the box! What a unique candleholder or lantern! Once again, you've come up with a fabulous idea – this time using vintage graters!!!
Cute, Tuula!
Very cool idea! I have one, and now my wheels are turning!
Fabulous project!!
Tuula you never stop amazing me with your creativity. This is a very cool idea. Love it.
Happy New Week.
Kris
You are a genius! So cute!
Thanks so much Mary!
Very clever!
How lovely Tuula! So creative!
Thanks very much Kelly!
So VERY creative!
Cindy
Great diy…love it!!
Thank you so much Christine!
This is a winner! I am thinking you need to make one for Christmas.
neat! especially love it at night.
b
Thanks so much b! It was kinda hard to get the night pics, but I did my best.
What a clever idea! I love this idea and the addition of the crystals. I'll never look at a cheese grater the same way again. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing at Vintage Inspiration Party.
very cool recycled project, I love seeing pictures of it lit up!!
This is just amazing! So simple, yet so dramatic! Those night shots really show it off! Your talent never disappoints! Dona
Thanks Dona! I have to say that I did have a little trouble taking those night shots, but they're not too terrible. lol.
Genius! I like how your mind works, Tuula ๐ Happy 4th–
Thanks Diana! I hope you had a wonderful 4th!
You are just so clever!! It turned out great!
Tania
This is so, so, so cute and clever, my friend! I always look forward to your posts because I know you will share something fun and unique. Thanks for sharing with Roses of Inspiration. Hugs!
You did it again, Tuula, this is so creative and so very Tuula. I love the fact that it will last and weather as the seasons pass with a new bit of patina each year;-)
Tuula, this is so cute! I have to show my sister in law- when she was divorcing my brother he demanded the cheese grater so it's a big laugh between us! Really? The cheese grater was what he wanted? Yep, he's nuts. ๐
Hi Tuula and Happy Monday! I wanted to let you know that this post will be featured at today's Roses of Inspiration….thanks for sharing your loveliness with us! Hugs!
This is very clever! Fantastic idea!
You are amazing! Check out my post tomorrow… you're featured!
This is absolutely a great idea! I have a couple of these old graters but never thought to use them for this adorable hanging "lantern"!
Tuula, this is so clever! Love it!
Love this idea Tuula. It's so darn cute! Thanks for sharing it with SYC. I will be featuring you this week.
hugs,
Jann
Never would have thought of this! Great idea. Visiting from Roses of Inspiration.
Thanks so much Melissa! I appreciate you popping over for a visit.
It's fabulous Tuula – and really comes alive at night – what a beautiful piece !
I would never – not in a million years – think of the garden art you create – just magical !
xox
Tuula,
What a very clever idea to repurpose graters into candle holders! So fun and pretty.
catching you!
gail
What a cute idea!! Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Oh goodness how I LOVE this project! Never thought to take single graters to make something like this. Featuring you on Party Junk this upcoming Friday. ๐
Its a pleasure to visit your blog, i saw you thrue other bloggers…thanks for sharing…loves (หโกห)
OMGEE, love this, Tuula! Thanks for all the great closeup shots, too!
Thanks Michelle! You’re so welcome.