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20 Crafts To Make With Old Coat Hangers

December 20, 2022 by Shellie Wilson

Coat hangers are one of the most unusual crafting mediums. They can be found in households all over the world, and they are extremely cheap to purchase. However, most of us have a spare pile of coat hangers lying around, and it’s a shame to see them go to waste.

A few years ago, I made a mistake while cleaning out my hangers. I had all sizes and materials, from kids’ to adult-sized hangers, and from metal to wood. I thought it would be a good idea to throw them into a box as I changed over each garment. But now, I have a box full of tangled coat hangers. It’s like one of those impossible puzzles, with the hangers twisting and turning in every direction.

The moral of this story is simple: do not throw your coat hangers into a box when sorting them. This simple mistake can lead to a tangled mess that can take hours to untangle. Instead, consider using them for crafting projects. Recycled coat hangers can be transformed into a variety of creative and functional items. With a little imagination, you can turn these simple household items into works of art.

Crafting with coat hangers is a great way to get creative and turn something that would otherwise be thrown away into a beautiful and useful item. Whether you want to create a decorative piece for your home or a functional item like a jewelry holder, the possibilities are endless. Coat hangers are versatile material that can be bent, molded, and painted to fit your needs.

Coat hangers are an unusual crafting medium that can provide hours of creative fun. With a little bit of imagination and a lot of patience, you can turn a pile of tangled coat hangers into something beautiful and useful. So, next time you find yourself with a pile of spare coat hangers, don’t throw them away. Instead, consider using them for a crafting project. You never know what amazing creation you can come up with!

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Here are 10 ways you can recycle coat hangers

  1. Use them to organize your closet: Coat hangers can be used to hang clothes, skirts, and other items in your closet, helping you to keep your space organized and clutter-free.
  2. Donate them to a thrift store or clothing drive: Many thrift stores and clothing drives accept coat hangers, and they can be put to good use by someone else.
  3. Use them to hang plants: Coat hangers can be used to hang plants from the ceiling or a wall, adding a touch of greenery to your space.
  4. Repurpose them into kitchen utensils: Coat hangers can be bent and shaped into useful kitchen tools, such as pot holders or utensil holders.
  5. Turn them into craft supplies: Coat hangers can be cut and painted to create various craft supplies, such as jewelry organizers or wreath hangers.
  6. Use them to display artwork: Coat hangers can be hung on the wall to display artwork or other decorative items.
  7. Use them to organize your garage: Coat hangers can be used to hang tools and other items in your garage, helping you to keep your space organized and efficient.
  8. Use them to create holiday decorations: Coat hangers can be bent and shaped into various holiday-themed decorations, such as wreaths or ornaments.
  9. Use them to make a picture frame: Coat hangers can be bent and twisted to create a unique and eye-catching picture frame.
  10. Use them as garden supports: Coat hangers can be used to support plants in the garden, helping them to grow upright and strong.

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