Silverware, also known as Flatware, is wonderful to bend and shape and stamp. What was once an ordinary item on your table can be transformed into gorgeous pieces of jewelry. Actually, many items can be made from flatware including wall art, lights, garden markers and more. This article will focus on jewelry, with more articles to come on other items.
Why would someone want to do this? Aside from creating lovely pieces of art, we can take something that was once treasured by older family members, and create something that will treasured by younger family members, and future generations to come.
Flatware Necklaces
Forks can be bent to create unusual shapes.
Spoons can be stamped with messages.
Knife handles can be pendants.
Flatware Bracelets 
Forks can be twisted and bent.
Messages can be stamped on handles or tines.
Knife handles can be sliced to form links.
Flatware Rings
Ornate handles cut and bent.
Messages stamped on simpler handles.
Flatware Earrings 
Ornate handles dribbling from wires.
Fork tines piercing from your lobes.
Stamped Demitasse spoons shining bright.
Perhaps your family has an old set of flatware. Wouldn’t it be fun to make matching pieces of jewelry for all the family members! Sure to be a treasure for all to share!
What do you like? Please leave a comment for ideas and inspiration.
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More to come in our series on Creating with Flatware! Just imagine all the possibilities!
Robin, I absolutely love these treasures! What a wonderful way to repurpose silverware.
Thank you! And, yes, although I am not the creator, i am the provider of the silverware!
I know so many people who have rings made of family heirloom flatware pieces, but I’ve not seen the bracelets, necklaces and earrings. How delightful! I love it! The Southerner in me rejoices! Nothing like a great way to display your silver pattern!
Thank you, and it is a wonderful thing for Southern gals. I had matching key rings made for my Sisters, and is a wonderful treasure.
What fun you must have creating these designs. I have seen flatware jewelry before but not in such unusual and creative shapes. I especially love the cuff bracelet. Added it to my pinterest board.
Thank you, but i can’t take credit for the design. I source the silverware used to create the treasures.
Oh my goodness. I LOVE LOVE this idea! I would never have thought to create jewelry from flatware. What a great way to preserve legacy while being stylish.
Thank you Tandy! I love your choice of words – “preserve legacy”. Such a fantastic way to describe!
Not sure I am digging the earrings or necklaces, but that’s just me. I do think that the rings and the bracelets for sure are amazing… not to mention all of the other cool things you have done in the past.
Absolutely beautiful and so creative! You are an artist!