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Upcycled Wooden Bowls

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I went thrift store shopping last week and I found a set of wooden bowls for $6.00. The shape of these bowls is what interested me, so I decided to buy them.  I wanted to update them a little because to be honest, they reminded me of the wooden bowls, spoons, and other knick-knacks my relatives would bring us from the Philippines… maybe that’s why I was drawn to them.  Although I have fond memories of those souvenirs, they don’t exactly fit my style today.  Here is how I made my upcycled wooden bowls.

Here are the bowls before.

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Although this craft project is self-explanatory, I did want to mention that because of the type of paint I chose, they are still washable and easy to care for and even dishwasher safe!  So, with that said, the materials you need are:

  • Wooden bowls
  • Martha Stewart Crafts Multi-Surface Satin Paint
  • Paint brush
  • Paper plate

I wanted to keep the inside and the rim of the bowl wood, and the outside of the bowl white, a classic modern color. I first painted carefully around the edges.

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I painted three coats total, allowing the paint to dry for an hour in between coats.

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The craft paint instructions indicate that the paint is weather proof. It is good for indoor and outdoor use and cures in about 21 days.  You can also do a top rack dish wash…which is fantastic!

I plan on using these bowls for entertaining.  Here are a few after photos.

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  1. Blondie says

    May 8, 2013 at 11:40 am

    I’m loving these.

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      May 8, 2013 at 11:53 am

      Thanks, Blondie! So easy!!!

      Reply
  2. Jessa @ Raehaus says

    September 30, 2013 at 2:23 pm

    Can you use the bowls while they are curing for the 21 days or do they need to sit somewhere upside down.

    I have a peapod wood (the 2 pod version of this http://www.pinterest.com/pin/278871401898038825/) bowl that I use for my lemons, and this would be a great way to modernize it.

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      September 30, 2013 at 2:33 pm

      Yes you can. Just gently hand wash it or just wipe it clean to be safe. I love that idea for the pea pod… it’s perfect for this project!

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      • Jessa @ Raehaus says

        October 2, 2013 at 6:30 am

        Thanks Dinah. I’m looking forward to starting this project.

        Reply
  3. sharon garofalow says

    July 20, 2014 at 9:07 am

    Those look awesome Dinah! I need to shop where you do. My thrift stores are no good anymore!!!

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      July 21, 2014 at 12:23 pm

      Thank you so much, Sharon! We should go! I’m always on the hunt!

      Reply
  4. Lucy says

    July 25, 2014 at 7:11 pm

    With the new paint, are these washables?

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      July 26, 2014 at 7:43 am

      Yes! What’s great about this paint is that after curing it for 21 days, you can wash the bowls on the top rack of the dishwasher. You can hand wash in the meantime. I hope you try it out!

      Reply
  5. Jill says

    February 18, 2021 at 6:36 am

    How did you restore the inside to look so nice. The inside of the bowls I have are needing some attention.

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      February 20, 2021 at 5:15 am

      Hi Jill! I was lucky enough to purchase them this way.

      Reply

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