{"id":114182,"date":"2025-02-21T11:23:45","date_gmt":"2025-02-21T04:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/?p=114182"},"modified":"2025-02-21T11:23:45","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T04:23:45","slug":"my-neighbor-is-pouring-salt-on-old-coins-in-my-house-and-heres-why","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/my-neighbor-is-pouring-salt-on-old-coins-in-my-house-and-heres-why\/","title":{"rendered":"My Neighbor Is Pouring Salt On Old Coins In My House And Here&rsquo;s Why&hellip;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever found yourself with a jar full of old coins, wondering what to do with them? If you&rsquo;re like many people, you might toss them aside or forget about them, but one neighbor has a surprisingly creative use for these forgotten treasures.\n</p><p>It turns out, there&rsquo;s an unusual yet effective way to transform those old coins into unique decorative pieces that can enhance your home\u2014thanks to a mixture of salt, vinegar, and a little bit of elbow grease.\n</p><h3>Here&rsquo;s how it works:\n</h3><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-114198 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/thefinejournal.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/02%5C/salt-old-coin.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1600\"' height='\"1046\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/salt-old-coin.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p><strong>What You\u2019ll Need:\n<ul>\n<li>A jar of coins (preferably old ones)\n</li><li>Pan\n</li><li>Strainer\n</li><li>White vinegar\n</li><li>Salt\n\n<h3>Step-by-Step Process:\n</h3><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-114199 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/thefinejournal.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/02%5C/Screen-Shot-2025-02-21-at-11.18.41.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"730\"' height='\"487\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screen-Shot-2025-02-21-at-11.18.41.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><ul>\n<li><strong>Clean the Coins: Begin by washing the coins with soap, water, and a pinch of baking soda. This initial cleaning removes grime and tarnish, giving the coins a fresh base.\n<li><strong>Strain the Water: Once your coins are washed, strain the water so that only the coins remain in the container.\n<li><strong>Salt and Vinegar Solution: Now, add a mixture of white vinegar and salt to the container with the coins. Stir it gently, ensuring that the coins are well-coated with the solution.\n<li><strong>Let It Sit: Allow the coins to sit in the mixture for about 30 minutes. This will help the vinegar and salt react with the coins, enhancing their rustic, aged appearance.\n<li><strong>Dry and Decorate: After the 30 minutes are up, drain the coins and spread them out to dry. Once dried, the coins will have a weathered, vintage look\u2014perfect for creative projects!\n<li><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-114200 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/thefinejournal.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/02%5C/Screen-Shot-2025-02-21-at-11.18.50.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"732\"' height='\"619\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screen-Shot-2025-02-21-at-11.18.50.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n<h3>Creative Uses for Your Refurbished Coins:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Decorative Letters: Use the rustic coins to decorate wooden letters or shapes, which you can then hang on your front door or display around your house.\n<li><strong>Lawn Decorations: Glue the coins to a glass dish and place them outside as a quirky, eye-catching decoration for your lawn or garden.\n<li><strong>Craft Projects: You can also use these coins for a variety of other home crafts, like creating coasters, framed art, or even using them to add a bit of flair to old furniture.\n<li><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-114201 src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/thefinejournal.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2025%5C/02%5C/Screen-Shot-2025-02-21-at-11.19.00.png%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"719\"' height='\"634\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screen-Shot-2025-02-21-at-11.19.00.png' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n<p>While it might sound like an odd DIY project, the results speak for themselves. Old coins, when given a touch of salt and vinegar, transform into charming little pieces that can add a vintage feel to your home decor. Whether you&rsquo;re into rustic design or looking for a fun project, this technique offers a creative and practical way to repurpose old currency into something beautiful.\n</p><p>So next time you find a jar of old coins gathering dust, remember that a sprinkle of salt and a splash of vinegar could turn them into something truly unique!\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Have you ever found yourself with a jar full of old coins, wondering what to do with them? If you&rsquo;re like many people, you might toss them aside or forget about them, but one neighbor has a surprisingly creative use for these forgotten treasures. 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