If you’re like me, you like to collect shiny things.
If you’re really like me, you don’t know what to do with the shiny things once you’ve collected them.
So my collections end up in one of my cupboards collecting dust.
Antique glass electrical insulators are one of those shiny things I like to collect. I’ve seen them used as a part of a wall mounted vase, which looked really cool. But I wanted something freestanding I could put on my table.
Now, if you’re really really like me, you also have a bunch of stuff you don’t use anymore.
Like wire hangers.
But you keep anyway just in case you can use it for for something else.
Like a DIY project. 🙂
To be fair, wire hangers do come in handy for around the house purposes.
Like when you need to fish out a stupid sock that decided it wanted to fall behind the dryer when you were taking the clothes out.
But DIY projects are more fun.
Glass Electrical Insulator Vase Stand Tutorial
You will need:
- A electric insulator
- A wire hanger
With the wire hanger flat and the hook facing away from you, bend both sides of the wire hanger down in the mid spot between the hook and the ends.
Okay, this is going to be hard to explain, so bear with me. With the wire hanger in the same position as when you bent both sides down, take the hook and pull it towards you; then up, over, then under the straight wire on the bottom of the hanger. You will have twisted the top part of the hanger 360 degrees around the bottom part of the hanger and the hook will be back at the same point it started at, just now it’s been twisted completely around the bottom flat wire of the hanger. This makes a place that will securely hold the electric insulator in the middle of the hanger.
Straighten the hanger hook and re-bend it at the very bottom so all three legs are the same length.
This is what the finished product looks like. You may have to finagle with a bit to get all the legs even.
Insert the insulator in the middle of the stand to where it will sit snugly. It is surprisingly sturdy, and as long as all the legs are the same length, it will not tip!
Add water and flowers, and you’ve got yourself one sharp looking centerpiece! 🙂
Please let me know what you think or if you have any questions!
You’re a clever cookie!
LOL thank you! 🙂
I have a few insulators and ave been wanting to use them as more than paperweights. Thank you!
You’re welcome Debbie! 🙂 I’ve used mine as paperweights too!
Love these! My husband would love making these and they’d make cute centerpieces for all sorts of Holiday tables.
Thank you Judith! 🙂
What a great idea! I’ve got TONS of these from my grandparents old farm that I’ve been hanging on to waiting for inspiration to strike! Thank you so much for sharing this!
You’re welcome Trisha; and thank you! 🙂
Oh my gosh! You always have the neatest ideas! So cute!
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
Thank you Jess! 🙂
Here from Two Uses Tuesday! I have several of those that I’ve kept around because I thought they were so cool and vintage-y looking (so I guess I am like you :P) I love it. I’m totally doing this! Thank you so much for sharing!
You’re welcome Embee, and thank you! 🙂
I love this – Genius! I could see three of these lined up on my table, what a great idea!
Thank you so much Carol! 🙂
wow!!!!! I would have thought you crazy if I didn’t see it myself! this electric insulator and wire hanger together is like beautiful art! again I say it WOW!!
LOL thank you so much! 🙂
Michelle, I’m so in LOVE with this project! Two of the most unlikely components ended up being perfection! Featured you this weekend on Party Junk. 🙂
Thank you so much Donna! 🙂 I’m flattered you chose this as one of your features for this weekend!
Very unique and cute idea! That would look nice with a white wire hanger. Visiting from Your turn to shine. Flowers are so pretty! Have a great weekend. Diane
Thanks Diane! I agree with you about the white wire hanger- I almost used one for the project! 🙂
This is super clever and your photos are beautiful!
Thank you Michelle! 🙂
Genius! I am off to dig out the coat hangers and make one, or two! I have several insulators I wanted to use with tea lights in them.
Thank you Peggy! Using tea lights in them is a wonderful idea!
This is so pretty! I love it. I happen to have a friend who has several of these; in fact, I think we have a few of these in our garage. Now I have a beautiful use for them! Thank you for sharing at Inspire Me Wednesday. Featuring you in this week’s issue.
Thank you for featuring me Mel! 🙂 And I’m glad I was able to give you an idea of what to do with your insulators!
Seriously?! That’s the most creative thing I’ve seen in I don’t know how long! I can’t believe you made that out of a hanger. You’re a genius! It’s gorgeous and I’m featuring this tomorrow at Your Turn To Shine :).
LOL thank you so much Amy (blush)! 🙂
That is super cute!! I love this idea!! Thanks for linking up on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday Link Party!! Hope to see you again tomorrow!! Love partying with you!! Pinned!
Thank you Elaine! 🙂 And thank you so much for hosting the link party!
where else can I find glass electric insulators to make this vase project. So attractive and appears to be easy to make
Hi Carolyn! You can usually find them at antique stores and flea markets.