25 Creative Ways to Use Driftwood

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

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2. Boats – little and big
via Yalos

Yalos

via Gifts & Stars

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3. Buttons
via Seagypsy’s

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4. Lamp stands
via Lightsculptures by Toko-Pa

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via Gifts & Stars

GiftsandStars

5. Candle holders
via Palm Tree Soda

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6. Frames for mirrors, pictures, paintings, chalkboards…
via Orange Door Cottage Designs

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via Ela Lake Designs

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7. Wind chimes – made with upcycled wine goblets
via The Eclectic Edge

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8. Wreathes
via Ammoudia

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9. Necklaces
via Gx2 Homegrown

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via Jeanie Deans

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10. Jewelry and key holders
via Tanja Sova

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11. Wine racks
via JCDD

JCDD

12. Wall hangings or baby mobiles
via Gifts & Stars

GiftsandStars

via in seasun

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13. Cabinets
via Nautilus Driftwood Design

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14. Animal sculptures – like a seahorse
via Tidal Creations

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15. Or a Trojan horse

via Tokolosh

Tokolosh

16. Hoop art

via Yalos

Yalos

17. Wood carvings
via Fae Factory

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18. Keychains
via Gifts & Stars

GiftsandStars

19. Furniture for tiny people
via Landscapes In Miniature

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20. Sailboat earrings
via Yalos

Yalos

21. Wall clocks
via Churnbox

Churnbox

22. Spools for yarn, etc.
via Si Chihuahua

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23. Board games
via Two Dumpster Divers

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24. Birdhouses
via In The Shade Studio

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25. Important signs – e.g., for your nursery or library
via The Whittle House

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