Repurposing Vintage Ashtrays
Vintage ashtrays… beautiful, uniquely shaped, abundant and affordable in most thrift shops- it's a smoker's dream! But what if you are not a smoker? Do you sadly put it down and walk away? I know if the piece is absolutely stunning, there's no way I'm leaving it. Once home though, what's to be done with an old ashtray? I have thought long and hard about this and experimented and I've come up with a few ideas.
• Succulent planter
• Holder for buttons, baubles and curiosities
• Kitchen sponge holder
• Catchall for change or keys
• Jewelry keeper
• Soap dish
• Candle holder
• Barrette and hair clip keeper
• Desk holder for paper clips, thumb tacks, stamps, etc.
• Taller trays can hold cosmetics tubes or brushes
The one thing you do not want to do though, is use it with any sort of food. These are not made out of products intended to be used for food and can have lead and other hazardous products that can leech into food.
If you've used a vintage ashtray for something unique, please share!
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