Turn An Old Cake Pan Into Charming Rustic Countertop Decor
Getting ready to toss an old cake pan? Don't be so hasty. Even if your bakeware is no longer suitable for confectionary endeavors, that doesn't mean it should go in the garbage, either. Cake pans take on a completely new identity in the kitchen when you use this DIY from Hometalk on TikTok, which repurposed cake pans into a tiered shelving accessory for the counter.
The project has its perks. Instead of throwing out an old pan, it enables you to tackle a quick, fun, and inexpensive DIY that encourages creativity to make a piece that's completely your own. You can even thrift the accessories, if necessary. Start by washing the cake pan using a popular DIY solution for baking sheets, if there's a little more wear and tear than you'd like, and grab a glass candlestick, glue, and spray paint, and get ready to craft.
Turn an old cake pan into a tiered countertop accessory
To test out this genius way to use old pots and pans, consider the color and styling you'd like to achieve. Once the brainstorming session wraps up, find a can of spray paint that will stick to your old pan. Rust-Oleum Universal All Surface Metallic Spray Paint works well and comes in a variety of shades. Apply a coat or two of color to the pan — and the candlestick if you so choose — and allow it to dry completely before using an adhesive like LMQ Lash Glass Super Glue Liquid to glue the bottom to your glass candlestick.
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Once the tiered accessory is in place and fully dry, follow Hometalk's lead by adding faux greenery along with a candle and decorative accents that add a rustic touch. But if you're toying with other ideas, don't be afraid to try them out. Try mixing paint colors for a unique style or using ModPodge to decoupage textiles to the pan for a country or vintage look. And while this particular piece is used for decoration, it can also serve a practical purpose. You can use it as a plant stand or add small vases containing herbs and florals. It can even keep decorative bowls and cups close at hand and free up some cabinet space. If you're not sure which route to pursue, why not create multiple pieces? With these inexpensive materials, it's easy to make more than one.