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It has not been my plan to make all of my Thrifty Thursday projects from something round, but, well, er...next week I will think square! This week's project starts with round, wood plates. These look like they were used for actual plates, but I I often see wood chargers at thrift stores.
![Make a Colorful Coat Rack from Thrift Store Plates upcycle and repurpose thrift store plates](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8n6RAShjaQ1mGhGcueQX6YpvLVq1dSZEe9-1i_-Rs_MH6Uzetr-sbu8_1X4ESMtgaVJYAjhknvRfeaFsxvgSdiKHdJzytpkI1O4btuljDKOfzTDUC2kN3TsVfC_2EbBpYK_0i02dKDsW8/s640/thrift-store-wood-plates.jpg)
I though of a lot of different projects to upcycle these wood plates, but decided on a colorful, fun coat hook.
![Make a Colorful Coat Rack from Thrift Store Plates Make a Colorful Coat Rack from Thrift Store Plates](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09jGNbnbwjeU7OPN71hnFu6V6GFC0e5RDMPxMsL1J_lPwmZ-Y41fG3oXZvazRIWqZQxUQwgh9m1sY3qdVgqbjUzKdgh4HN4XGk2LlYDXHFpOM1KM8ywGAaqPICYa5ncFoUKlhFV9HTtpn/s640/coat-hook-made-from-thrift-store-wood-plates.jpg)
![Make a Colorful Coat Rack from Thrift Store Plates join the wood plates together with a thin piece of wood](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqlyBN8Kh8Y_8rkZq8_BoXv1fF_1Vi4wDe6ns9pMuL_lIs6q8ZlwDk77NeI-5PwdtL1Mz8wegkg4AAIHBBucDAyDXKGOmFXq9_kkNB5tKFXRm2-lHnjy10LXiJbikpEtBFf8870yt8vi6/s640/join-the-plates-together-on-the-back.jpg)
I lightly sanded the plates and then joined them together on the back with a thin piece of lauan. Because the plates are pretty thin and I could only use 1/2" screws, I did apply some wood glue to the luaun piece.
![Make a Colorful Coat Rack from Thrift Store Plates paint the plates with three or four different colors](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjrxC2g3GJi2JRIOi_xXENsyJFNxE9xXQBj5jcwgAoXe1csUDN-BaQtkXQpzWJDsqmeuVwvpYUo_kzjdenbVOrCP3x1o6pKqGa7RiZgDRdpWtWBWVHV4DxNaOe6rGWM31qHUnp-NhUcfxd/s640/paint-the-wood-plates.jpg)
I then painted the plates, using white first (unnecessary) and then four colors that blend well together--bright yellow, green, aqua, and teal. I use the same paint brush and layer the colors on, not waiting for them to dry. I tried to have one color be a little more prominent on the top of each different plate. Tip--use colors that blend well together. Start painting with your lightest color. Do not completely cover teach paint layer--just blend and swirl it together. I painted in a circular motion.
![Make a Colorful Coat Rack from Thrift Store Plates scrape off the extra paint to expose some wood](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2tTWfL2Qetlr048upLf7Pc-RNvmHWwhe9_6J8f78h0M4H9K45iYHkc0ZUl4cZ9dZIAqc651CdMgLaixYE2MMRjtS_4Xt5g5sHqYVj_TqPEHO7gf_8F4KIuv1tiGaZxwKw6qvMf3KogzAE/s640/scrape-the-top-coat-of-paint-off.jpg)
When the paint is ALMOST dry, I use a piece of scrap wood and scrape some of the color off and expose some of the wood. If I scrape too much, I use my fingers to add a little more paint. I scraped and finger painted until I was happy and then let the paint dry.
![Make a Colorful Coat Rack from Thrift Store Plates add hooks to wood plates to make a coat hook](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhz9ISKQBg9df-MJRMCzkffHun9QdUBIESgR2waQYvNjS6Fj1zi9TJEMxWoTA5Upa3zAc7hHrfG4uv2oNpAE51SBMqN8p1v52bttAj6xsCl1LtUtR-ByQ5QIqgVAlOBORqgnymf1pwe5g/s640/add-hooks-to-wood-plates-to-make-a-coat-rack.jpg)
I then added hooks to the plates. Again, because the wood is not overly thick and I used 1/2" metal or machine screws, I applied a bit of two-part epoxy on the back of the hooks. They feel very secure.
![Make a Colorful Coat Rack from Thrift Store Plates a colorful boho fun coat hook made from thrift store plates](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSx1ep0HEzHMIrVdmbx6dbwktGH2iR1KUMxXPm_FhS7lKIULfvKeihNg4wN19oMjS8U0Hd1ri2G2-sDbQDmlpH-np-hHQFriUlPujwvO8dT2GYbppofn9-wLusu9pV8lX0XLaRkffDngbb/s640/colorful-coat-rack.jpg)
Some D-rings on the back allow the colorful coat hook to hang evenly. I did use a clear spray over the paint to seal it. I think it is a fun and different coat hook. It would look cute in a bathroom for towels or on a fence for pool or hot tub towels.
![Make a Colorful Coat Rack from Thrift Store Plates Make a Colorful Coat Rack from Thrift Store Plates](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikkDrWxOEUKkpCQ0yudynYyWVgTL30Dq5LQ8S6C69xDADmXWfE9Cgd7I1V15ZV1MaR7kjnCZHU84KhpowhZxTeLZ371SBK3yCVHPzN4V3_ghg9YWp5YJlqskW-3J7niehGIG30mVB-xxTZ/s640/fun-and-colorful-coat-hook.jpg)
A few other ideas I had for the joined wood plates were to hang them vertically and add a binder clip to each one to hold a picture, paint EAT on them and use smaller hooks to hang pot holders and aprons, paint 1,2,3 on the plates, add a small, round mirror to the middle of each plate.
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Lots of good ideas. I do see these frequently at the thrift stores.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I have 3 or 4 more and have a few different ideas for them.
DeleteSuch a creative idea! I love the way you blend your paint colors. It's so unique!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, I have fun painting, it is good for my soul!
Deletewhat a beautiful idea . love it
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteWhat a unique and fun idea! Love the pop of color against the brick.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I love and crave color this time of year!
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