Each piece of driftwood is unique, so you can’t always decide what you’re going to make before you find the driftwood. It’s less predictable, which makes the art more spontaneous. Nevertheless, here are inspiring ideas to get you started.
1. Coasters – made from Icelandic driftwood.
via Railis
2. Boats – both little and big.
via Yalos
via Gifts & Stars
3. Buttons.
via Seagypsy’s
4. Lamp stands.
via Lightsculptures by Toko-Pa
via Gifts & Stars
5. Candle holders.
via Palm Tree Soda
6. Frames for mirrors, pictures, paintings, chalkboards. etc.
via Orange Door Cottage Designs
via Ela Lake Designs
7. Wind chimes – made with upcycled wine goblets.
via The Eclectic Edge
8. Wreathes.
via Ammoudia
9. Necklaces.
via Gx2 Homegrown
via Jeanie Deans
10. Jewelry and key holders.
via Tanja Sova
11. Wine racks.
via JCDD
12. Wall hangings or baby mobiles.
via Gifts & Stars
via in seasun
13. Cabinets.
via Nautilus Driftwood Design
14. Animal sculptures – like a seahorse.
via Tidal Creations
15. Or a Trojan horse.
via Tokolosh
16. Hoop art.
via Yalos
17. Wood carvings.
via Fae Factory
18. Keychains.
via Gifts & Stars
19. Furniture for tiny people.
20. Sailboat earrings.
via Yalos
21. Wall clocks.
via Churnbox
22. Spools for yarn, etc.
via Si Chihuahua
23. Board games.
via Two Dumpster Divers
24. Birdhouses.
via In The Shade Studio
25. Important signs – e.g., for your nursery or library.
via The Whittle House
What’s your favorite use for driftwood? Share with us in the comments below!
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