Do you think bicycle wheels belong on a bicycle?
Well, thats true, they do.
But eventually, they need to be replaced to make way for new wheels.
When that time comes discarded bicycle wheels should go into the trash, right?
They have amazing potential to become cool DIY home decor and crafts projects.
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Simply fasten the bicycle wheels to your garden fence and watch as your plants grow over them.
Eventually, the wheels will be covered in plants and become an inseparable part of your garden.
Bicycle wheel clock
Turn your bicycle wheels into the wheels of time.
All you need is a suitable donor clock for the mechanism and an old bicycle wheel.
Glue the mechanism to the back of the bicycle wheel and attach the handles to the front.
This will be even easier to make if you manage to find a bicycle wheel that has hub covers.
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The best way to do it?
By upcycling of course!
Find some bicycle wheels and some S-hooks and you are good to go.
If youre a crafting novice then you’re able to hang some mason jars withcandlesfrom the wheel.
Bicycle wheel lamp
Small bicycle wheels can be repurposed into beautiful and functional tabletop accessories.
Making a table lamp out of a small bicycle wheel is simple.
What better way than with a bicycle wheel Christmas wraith?
These are super easy to make and the only limitation is your creativity.
Simply glue some chalkboard pieces to a medium-sized bicycle wheel and attach it to a sturdy base.
Getting to do the dishes will be a little less disappointing now.
To make the bicycle wheel dome safe for kids you will also likely need to do some welding.
Bicycle wheel photo display
Heres another way to make good use of those spokes.
Attach photos to them.
Making a bicycle wheel photo display requires almost no crafting.
Bicycle wheel tree of life
Heres a DIY idea for a super relaxing afternoon.
Make a bicycle wheel tree of life with nothing other than your fingers and some wire.
The holes where the spokes used to be will be the starting bases for your wire art.
Bicycle wheel mirror
A sturdy bicycle tire can make a great mirror frame.
Just double-check to find the correct size.
Bicycle wheel crib mobile
Want to instill the spirit of cycling into your child from the very first days?
Bicycle wheel lazy Susan
Heres another more advanced idea that will require some power tools.
A coffee table made from bicycle wheels will look stunning no matter where you place it.
Bicycle rim dream catcher
Catch some dreams and upcycle some wheels.
The spokes make it super easy to create even the most elaborate of dream catcher designs.
Why not make it the scene of some amazing and creative bicycle wheel wall art?
Bicycle wheel clothes rack
This one is both beautiful and functional.
