Craft Tips > MetalOctober 24, 2009

Bending Silverware for Crafts

I am trying to figure out how to bend silverware for craft projects. Will I need a torch and will a torch be okay for silverplate? I saw the silverware handles, but can't find instructions on how to do this, and I want to bend them for more than that project.

By Suzy from Merlin, OR

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10/31/2009

The way I learned was to use a wooden dowel the size I wanted my curl or circle to be, using a rubber mallet, slowly pound the handle around the dowel. You might try jewelry sites for more information. I just typed in making jewelry out of silverware and found info. I did not make this bracelet but shows what can be done.

RE: Bending Silverware for Crafts

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08/07/2007

How do you bend a fork to make a place card holder?

Jude from Grand Haven, MI

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I was wondering if anyone knew how to bend silverware to use as cabinet knobs and drawer pulls? I have both forks and spoons I want to use for this.

Thanks for your help.
Brenda from Wyoming


RE: Bending Silverware for Crafts

Brenda, check out the post about "A beautiful, unique kitchen makeover" dated 1-11-06; the pictures show silverware that was used as cabinet knobs and pulls! (01/11/2006)

Editor's Note: Here is the link to that kitchen makeover with the silverware drawer pulls.

By Paula

RE: Bending Silverware for Crafts

Thanks! I DID see that and I am going to print the pictures out to use as a reference! (01/11/2006)

By BrendaV1966


How do I bend silverware for drawer pulls and/or how do I find answers for last November's post on this subject?

Jane from Ridgeway, SC


RE: Bending Silverware for Crafts

Using bent spoon and a knife handle to make a ring holder - need to find balance secret to placing knife in bowl of spoon and keeping it upright. (12/23/2008)

By Chris W


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