Lately, it seems as though I’ve been digging through piles of other people’s stuff that they no longer want and coming out with really great items to use for projects. There is nothing better than something you can get for free in my opinion…..at least when those items are things you actually want. Today’s project uses one of those finds.
There are times when I see an ordinary item and can instantly picture it being used for another purpose. A springform pan is used to make cheesecakes, but this one had seen better days. It had a little rust and discoloration on it making it unsafe for food preparation.
But I no longer saw a springform pan. I saw some metal that had a little patina and age to it and instantly knew it could be made into a unique serving tray for drinks. And the best part? You can even add ice to this tray to keep the drinks (or a pitcher of your beverage) cold!
So, here’s how to transform an old springform pan into a stylish new serving tray…..
In addition to the pan, you’ll need:
Carbon paper
A black Sharpie
Fine-grit sandpaper
Clear silicone caulk
Sketch out the word DRINKS according to the size of your pan. You could also use the computer to type and print out the letters if you are uncomfortable with writing it yourself.
Attach the word to the side of the pan with some tape. Add a piece of carbon paper underneath and trace over the letters to transfer it onto the pan.
Use the Sharpie to color in the letters, but don’t worry about completely filling them in.
When the letters are done, use a fine grit sandpaper to distress what you wrote. Sand it gently so that you don’t remove too much of the marker. But sand long enough to really make the word look like it has been worn away over time. If you sand too much, just color in the letter again and repeat the process.
Something I learned while taking pictures of my tray outside on a sunny day is that my springform pan is not watertight. As the ice melted, I had a table full of water. So, if you plan adding some ice into your tray to keep your beverages chilled, I would run a bead of clear caulking around the inside of the pan where the sides meet the bottom. Use your finger to smooth it into the crevice and no one will even notice.
There are still plenty of warm days left this summer for serving up some cold ice tea, lemonade, or other drinks to guests on your porch. But then when the days turn cooler, this tray will function just as well with warm drinks. With the popularity of coffee and hot chocolate bars in the winter, this could even be used as a decorative way to store your mugs and supplies in addition to serving up something to your friends.
This is such a cute idea! So easy and it looks absolutely adorable!
Thank you Monique! I love coming up with projects I know we can all handle! Have a great day!
What a cute and clever idea! And the perfect size for a few drinks! Your photos are always so beautiful.
love and blessings~
Lynda @ Gates of Crystal
What an awesome idea! Don’t they call this up cycling? My spell check is saying that up cycling is not one word when I know it is. Anyway, who knew you could do this with a springform pan? Ours is in good condition so it can’t be used for that and we don’t eat or drink outside because of the bugs but it’s a great idea! I would not have thought to do this. Some people are so clever! LOL
You are right, Gail! This would be upcycling. It is also repurposing, which is another word that spell check doesn’t like 🙂 Thank you so much for your kind comment even though this isn’t a project that you’d need to tackle yourself. Hope you are having a great week so far!
OMG..you are so creative…I love this…this is awesome!!!!!!
Thanks Dee! I’m glad you like the project!
That is so beautiful! What a perfect summer serving tray!
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I’m glad you like it! Thanks so much for commenting!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this brilliant idea! I have an old springform pan in my cupboard right now! Thanks so much for sharing. Featuring your tray on my facebook page!
You made my day when you left this comment, Yvonne! Thank you so much for the Facebook feature! Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
My mother use her pan to make the most delicious cheesecake and only because I remembered she had leakage problems, I am thrilled to have this repurposing idea.
Warmest Regards,
Elle
I can’t thank you enough for this repurpose idea. I organized my kitchen pantry and no longer used these pans. I have try to think of a reuse before donating them. I immediately used them as tray for my coffee bar. Thanks, again. Kathy
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