Top 10 Ways To Recycle and Reuse Bicycle Chains

Has the chain come off your old bicycle? Don’t throw it into the bin just yet, stop for a moment and take a look at these ten ideas that will make great use of the old bike chain and also make for good gift ideas or things to sell at craft shows…

 


 

Bicycle Chain Drink Coaster
Bicycle Chain Drink Coaster

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You might not want to put them on a glass table, but for holding drinks on a wooden coffee table they are perfect.

Bicycle Chain Key Holder
Bicycle Chain Key Holder

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If you have lots of keys on a chain, you can now place them all on a bicycle chain thanks to this amazing ideas.

Bicycle Chain Photo Frame
Bicycle Chain Photo Frame

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Make that annual cycling club photo stand out with this photo frame surrounded with repurposes chain!

Bicycle Chain Cuff Links
Bicycle Chain Cuff Links

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Going to that cycling club dinner party? Then go with style and wear these! Or even make your own if you have the skills.

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Bicycle Chain Bottle Opener
Bicycle Chain Bottle Opener

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These are probably harder to make than they look, but still, a good way to repurpose them.

Bicycle Chain Fruit Bowl
Bicycle Chain Fruit Bowl

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You might not want to have your soup in it, but for displaying fruit it is perfect!

Bicycle Chain Bracelet
Bicycle Chain Bracelet

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They might be a little heavy on the wrist, but it will give you that industrial, grunge look that a lot of people like.

Bicycle Chain Jewellery Box
Bicycle Chain Jewellery Box

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I love the use of the gear clog at the bottom and top of this. But again some craft skills will be required.

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Bicycle Chain Tea Light Holders
Bicycle Chain Tea Light Holders

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Small, but very practical. These little tea light candle holders look great and will also keep the whole candle glowing hot.

Bicycle Chain Christmas Ornament
Bicycle Chain Christmas Ornament

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Sure they are simple to make, but you can also buy your own from ETSY. Christmas might be a long time away, but that just gives us 10 months to prepare!

Author: Gus Barge

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