Why You Shouldn't Throw Out Old Belts

What You Can Do With Old Things? This is a question we often ask, especially if they were a gift from a loved one and throwing them away is very pathetic. Today. "Site" It will tell you how to use unnecessary belts in the interior.

If you have a lot of belts that you no longer wear, you can resuscitate. coffee-tableWhen he broke the glass or damaged the countertop. It is enough just to tightly wrap the upper part of the table with a belt. It turns out to be pretty.





Broken old chairs can also give new life. Great idea to give!





Leather belts can be used instead kitchen-pen. Very original!





But if the leather straps that you no longer use, you have a little, we suggest you do very much. shelf. It will be appropriate in any interior, and you will spend very little effort and money.





How to make a shelf with your own hands You will need

• 2 boards of desired length and width
• 2 belts
• woodspray
• 6 nails
• hammer
• lineage
• pencil

Progress of work

1. Prepare the boards to apply varnish or paint: remove the roughness, if any, and apply impregnation for the tree.
   
   
   
2. Treat the tree with varnish, paint or glaze. Choose what you like best! You can apply the means with a brush to create a dense coating or with a sponge to create patterns.
   
   
   
3. Now the belts come into play. Cut off the buckles and the pointed tip.
   
   
   
4. Cut the belts in half.
   
   
   
5. You end up with 4 leather stripes.
   
   
   
6. Measure on both sides on the board 4 cm from the edge and mark with a pencil.
   
   
   
7. Secure one of the leather stripes on the mark, as indicated in the picture.
   
   
   
8. Attach the straps to the boards with four small nails and a hammer.
   
   
   
9. Put the shelf against the wall. Do the second one the same way. We recommend nailing several at once, then they look harmonious and very stylish.
   
   
   
10. Do not doubt the strength of the attachment. The boards will hold the load of many items.
    
    
    

There is no limit to fantasy in this case! You can make shelves of different lengths and from different materials. For example, you can not even use a tree for books.





Tell us in the comments what crafts you create from old things, and do not forget to share our ideas with friends!