{"id":3314,"date":"2021-05-12T21:22:03","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T21:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=3314"},"modified":"2021-05-12T21:29:15","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T21:29:15","slug":"10-innovative-ideas-to-repurpose-your-colanders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/10-innovative-ideas-to-repurpose-your-colanders\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Innovative Ideas To Repurpose Your Colanders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>With a coat of paint and a little imagination, a colander can make a beautiful addition to your decor, too. In this article, we&rsquo;re going to talk about some creative ideas to repurpose a colander. We think you\u2019ll love this content!\n<p>Colanders offer especially excellent potential for creative repurposing. They come in a million shapes, sizes, and styles (think crisp clean stainless steel, pretty enamel in vibrant pop colors, ivory or white for elegant simplicity, and on and on). They\u2019re also visually stimulating, with their soft curves contrasted by the textured patterns of the holes. And they\u2019re familiar; there\u2019s a colander in every kitchen.\n</p><h4>1. Make a Pretty Garden Planter\n</h4><p><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-3325 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/ways-to-use-a-colander-1.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"480\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ways-to-use-a-colander-1.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Colanders are basically large, deep vessels, which makes them perfect for planting. Just pack the dirt in tight and it won\u2019t spill through the holes. Remember to put it somewhere safe when you water!\n</p><p>Colander planters are especially lovely for lettuces, herbs, and other edible flora. Keep one on your kitchen counter, or hang one out in your garden. They\u2019re versatile and easy to make and oh-so-very quaint.\n</p><h4>2. A Colander Centerpiece\n</h4><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-3317 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/a-colander-2.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"700\"' height='\"466\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/a-colander-2.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>A colander also makes an excellent centerpiece. Imagine it: with flowers as the centerpiece of a table spread, or holding a citronella candle out in the backyard on a summer evening, or draped in holly and red berries as a holiday decoration. You can get very creative, just remember to line the colander with something to prevent the wax from leaking if you are using candles.\n</p><h4>3. Make a Slush-Free Ice Bucket\n</h4><p><img decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-3318 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/a-colander-3.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"564\"' height='\"495\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/a-colander-3.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Next time you host a party or barbeque, put out your ice in a colander that\u2019s set over a large bowl. The holes will allow the melted ice to drip away, and you won\u2019t have to deal with any of the usual ice-water-makes-for-frozen-hands mess.\n</p><h4>4. Hold Sticks when Making Confection\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-3319 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/a-colander-4.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"428\"' height='\"640\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/a-colander-4.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>The holes in colanders are perfect for candy sticks (like lollipops, etc). When making homemade cake pops or other candies, use a colander to keep the pieces upright and away from one another.\n</p><h4>5. Make A Hanging Lamp\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-3320 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/a-colander-5.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"425\"' height='\"640\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/a-colander-5.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>From simple and clean to artful and even avant-garde, create a fantastic effect by using a colander as a pendant lamp. Other than the cool look, the light that shines through the holes casts the most beautiful shadows! Find an electrician to connect your masterpiece.\n</p><h4>6. A Lamp Shade for A Desk Lamp\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-3321 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/a-colander-6.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"500\"' height='\"375\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/a-colander-6.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>Put together a simple tabletop lamp \u2013 with a vibe that\u2019s anywhere from ultra-modern to uber rustic. Small colanders work best for this but hey, do whatever suits your fancy.\n</p><h4>7. Make An Upcycled Wind Chime\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-3322 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/a-colander-7.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"411\"' height='\"640\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/a-colander-7.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>You can use a colander as the base and a bunch of mismatched silverware as the \u201cchimes\u201d, then decorate however you see fit. This project is cheap and simple and super fun for kids, too!\n</p><h4>8. Prevent Grease Splatters\n</h4><p>When you fry an egg or a burger that splatters a lot, invert a metal colander over the pan to prevent a mess on the stovetop. It will allow the water vapor and heat to escape, but it will contain most of the fat spray (because those particles are so much bigger than water molecules).\n</p><h4>9. Keep Bugs Away\n</h4><p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-3324 aligncenter src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/a-colander-9.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"500\"' height='\"350\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/a-colander-9.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n</p><p>No matter what you\u2019re serving, keep the flies and other nuisances out by topping them with an appropriately sized colander. All you have to do is turn it over and set it on top. (This is more important in warm weather when eating outside, but it could be an issue now, too. Especially if you have fruit flies and can\u2019t get rid of them.)\n</p><h4>10. Steam Rice with a Colander\n<figure id='\"attachment_3323\"' aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-3323\"' style='\"width:' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"wp-image-3323' size-full src="%5C%22http:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/05%5C/a-colander-8.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"1024\"' height='\"1024\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/thefinejournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/a-colander-8.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-3323\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>Photo: Getty Images\n<p>For perfect fluffy rice every time, use a colander. Rinse the rice in a metal colander until the water runs clear, then boil the rice in a pot of salted water for five minutes. Next, put the rice back in the colander to drain. Refill the pot with an inch of water and bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and then place the colander full of rice on top of the simmering pot. Cover the colander with foil and let steam for 10 minutes.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>With a coat of paint and a little imagination, a colander can make a beautiful addition to your decor, too. In this article, we&rsquo;re going to talk about some creative ideas to repurpose a colander. We think you\u2019ll love this content! Colanders offer especially excellent potential for creative repurposing. They come in a million shapes,\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3327,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"10 Innovative Ideas To Repurpose Your Colanders","_seopress_titles_desc":"A colander can make a beautiful addition to your decor, too. 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