Clothespin Trivet

Sweet Paul Eat and Make

Posted by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

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This trivet made of clothespins is a surefire conversation starter for your next afternoon tea.

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • 40 spring-operated wooden Clothespins
  • Dremel tool fitted with a drilling bit or a drill
  • Florist’s Wire

Steps (4 steps, 45 minutes)

  1. 1

    Disassemble all 40 clothespins.

  2. 2

    Using the Dremel tool, drill a small hole in each clothespin half about 1⁄2 inch from the tapered end.

  3. 3

    Thread the clothespin pieces onto the wire in the same direction until they form a circle.

  4. 4

    Once you have a full circle, wrap the ends of the wire together and twist until the clothespins are tight and secure.