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    Home » Repurposed Items » rolling pin display

    rolling pin display

    Published by Gail | Published August 10, 2010 | Updated June 23, 2021
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    ceiling fan blade brackets
    Any guesses what I’m repurposing these ceiling fan pieces into?
    repurposed ceiling fan brackets

    I never really noticed that all of these pieces are twisted slightly to allow for the slant on the ceiling fan blade. I gently bent them to a straighter position.

    I grabbed a piece of scrap MDF and framed it in with some casing.
    I used some Gorilla Wood Glue to hold them in place. This casing was of course a curb find hence the holes. I used some spackling to fill the holes.
    rolling pin display how to
    Now this picture definitely gives it away! Some people (not me) collect vintage rolling pins. I’ve been thinking about a way to display them ever since Granny J mentioned it a couple of months ago. I had sort of thought I would use some kind of ceiling fan (arms, I believe they are called). I had planned to use the ones that Jamie brought to me in June. However, when I noticed that they are twisted, I tried to bend them in the vice and was unable to get them to look straight. Then I ran across these at Joey’s “fire sale” last week. He sold me that whole lot of stuff for $5.00, so I am supposing I paid about .50 for the set of 5.
    rolling pin display how to
    I was having a hard time holding them to test how they would actually hold the rolling pin. I really like them in this position, but it was very hard to slide the rolling pin into position. The only way to really test it was to screw them into my work table. I didn’t want to put “test” holes in the board I made.
    rolling pin display
    Here is the board with one coat of primer on it. I was testing the black pieces on this color. I sort of wanted a neutral but not white. This primer was an oops Kilz.
    how to display rolling pins
    I decide that the pieces will have to be scooted over to the edge in order for the rolling pins to slide in and out easily. The pins will be held in place by their handles, not the rolling part.
      rolling pin display rack
    This is after 3 coats of the primer. I used a little adjustable work bench to hold it so that I could figure out exactly where to put the top two pieces.
    repurpose rolling pin display
    This is after 3 coats of the primer. I used a little adjustable work bench to hold it so that I could figure out exactly where to put the top two pieces.
    repurpose ceiling fan parts
    The rolling pins can even be displayed in tandem.
    roling pin display
    DIY rolling pin display
    I’m thinking it looks a little plain, like it needs some embellishment. Maybe some prettier rolling pins would dress it up better?
    DIY rolling pin display
    What do you think? I know I need to get some black screws. The only ones I had were too long. You know how impatient we DIY ladies can be!
    rolling pin DIY
    Once again I have the problem with grainy pictures when I don’t use a flash.
    rolling pin display rack
    rolling pin display
    diy rolling pin display
    rolling pin ceiling fan repurposed
    So, there ya go, a quick and easy project! Wouldn't you know the day after I worked on this, I came across  the cabinet door that I picked up at Ikea. It would have worked perfectly for this project. I could make another if I can get those other arms bent into a straight position. 😉

    I updated this rolling pin holder by painting it white.

    I hope this inspires you to think outside the box and repurpose something soon.
    gail

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    1. Jennie

      October 13, 2017 at 9:26 am

      I love this. I collect rolling pins. We just replaced a fan in the new little house. And I have 2 cabinet doors. One for a chalk board. Now I have a use for the matching door. Oh, I can’t wait to get started. You have the best ideas.

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      • Gail Wilson

        October 13, 2017 at 10:16 am

        Jennie,

        Would you believe I still have this?! I need to take it to Glendale NEXT week. OMGosh, I am so not ready. Thanks for being so supportive of My Repurposed Life and your sweet comment about Jamie and Andy's adoption, and the generous donations. You rock my friend!

        gail

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    3. Toodie

      July 12, 2012 at 2:56 am

      Oh goodness! I just did a google search for rolling pin displays and found this! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!!!!!

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    4. Erin@likegrandmas

      August 15, 2010 at 9:05 pm

      That is so cool!! Icky looking fan parts before, fabulous rolling pin holder after!!!

      Reply
    5. Erin The Apartment Homesteader

      August 15, 2010 at 4:36 pm

      I love this. This is AWESOME!

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    6. shannon i olson

      August 15, 2010 at 12:54 am

      This is a fantastic project, Love it!

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    7. Ali@Honey and Maple Syrup

      August 14, 2010 at 6:42 am

      What a fun idea!!

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    8. Funky Junk Interiors

      August 14, 2010 at 6:35 am

      Very cool, Gail! You could always apply a glaze to the door for some extra variation in tones. I LOVE old rolling pins!

      Donna

      Reply
    9. Maryann @ Domestically-Speaking

      August 14, 2010 at 6:16 am

      You really are the repurposing queen!!! I LOVE it & I'm putting it in the PoPP Spotlight on Saturday.

      Reply
    10. Creative Ambitions

      August 14, 2010 at 2:23 am

      Gail... I like this!! I think it's a great idea! And I like the way it looks with THOSE rolling pins. 🙂

      Reply
    11. Diann

      August 14, 2010 at 1:27 am

      What a great idea! I would never have thought of this! You just have one awesome, creative mind!

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    12. Barbara Jean

      August 14, 2010 at 1:24 am

      Great repurposing!
      Love the old rolling pins. Do you like rustic? You could rustic up the whole thing a bit?
      A bit of embellishment would be good. but, not sure what. hmm. maybe just some black screws in the corners to hold the board on the cupboard end?
      How about just dabbing some black paint on the screws, then you do not have to take it apart. =)

      thanks for the newsletter and ideas.

      blessings

      barbara jean

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    13. That one girl

      August 13, 2010 at 12:50 am

      Whoa, you are smart! This is brilliant. Why didn't I sit behind YOU during all my hard classes in high school?!

      Reply
    14. Anna

      August 11, 2010 at 2:22 pm

      cute idea! I have seen a lot of rolling pins in antique stores. I like the ones I've seen with green painted handles

      Reply
    15. Vintagesouthernlife

      August 11, 2010 at 4:25 am

      Great idea! I love your blog... so many creative projects. You are the queen for thinking outside of the box.!
      Annette

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    16. Sylvia

      August 11, 2010 at 2:16 am

      You aren't just thinking outside the box; you are thinking outside the pie tin, too. Your brain is amazing. This is beyond cool.

      Reply
    17. Meg

      August 11, 2010 at 2:16 am

      Brilliant! What a clever idea! Love it. You know what I do when the screws don't match the paint? I use a black sharpie to color over them! I know--I'm such a cheater! But, it works!

      I'd love for you to check out my blog for a fun giveaway!
      http://alittleknickknack.blogspot.com/2010/08/another-csn-store-giveaway.html

      Reply
    18. Nestled In Rosenberg

      August 11, 2010 at 1:04 am

      I love this! You are the queen of repurposing!!

      Reply
    19. Pam

      August 10, 2010 at 10:34 pm

      HA! Who would have thought it....great idea.

      Reply
    20. curlyQdesign

      August 10, 2010 at 8:53 pm

      Very creative!

      Thanks for stopping by my blog, too. I just changed my settings, after your comment. {Didn't realize they were so annoying}
      🙂 Thanks for the hint, Michelle

      Reply
    21. hiking2life

      August 10, 2010 at 8:28 pm

      I love this so much, I am going to make one for my mammie for chirstmas. I was thinking it would be way cute with little cup hooks on the bottom for measuring cups! Since she would be using her rolling pin instead of just a collection display. Thanks for the idea! I love your blog

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    22. Homemade Quilts by Granny

      August 10, 2010 at 6:43 pm

      Well Gail you have done it again....you inspire me too try to think outside the box but I just don't think I will ever be as creative at crafts as you are...my ideas always go back to fabric or painting. God Bless Trish

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    23. Molly @ A Bit O' Shine

      August 10, 2010 at 6:39 pm

      Totally brilliant!!

      I was given a vintage rolling pin for making springerle cookies and I would love to display it all the time because it has this great pattern on the roller.

      Love, love, love this!

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    24. Jill

      August 10, 2010 at 6:22 pm

      Very cool! I've seen something like this but they actually used the rolling pins like a towel rack!

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    25. Kelli

      August 10, 2010 at 5:50 pm

      I love that! My guess was WAAAAAY off 🙂 I was thinking...fancy garden markers. I'm not as creative as you, for sure. I think a vintage photo or decal would be cool to add to the board. Great job, again! (when I used the wrong color of screws, I just dabbed a bit of black paint onto them...really lazy DIYer!)

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    26. kelley blake

      August 10, 2010 at 5:09 pm

      So creative Gail! You are too crafty for words 🙂

      Reply
    27. Marydon

      August 10, 2010 at 4:42 pm

      What a marvelous idea, Gail! I would just paint the background a different color, with the white border frame. I put my family rolling pins in a crock on the counter.

      Have a wonderful summer day ~
      TTFN ~ Hugs, Marydon

      Reply
    28. Nana's Fun Stuff

      August 10, 2010 at 4:24 pm

      Oh very cute!!! I didn't guess that one at all 🙂

      Reply
    29. Teri

      August 10, 2010 at 4:08 pm

      Smart idea! Your grandma is going to love it! 🙂

      Reply
    30. Amber

      August 10, 2010 at 3:19 pm

      omg, I love, love, love this idea. I collect rolling pins and I'm going to do this straight away!! Thanks for posting this!

      Reply
    31. Becky@Beyond The Picket Fence

      August 10, 2010 at 3:16 pm

      Brilliant--oh I love those old pins, now I want to make a pie.

      Reply
    32. Candace@craftysisters-nc

      August 10, 2010 at 2:42 pm

      Very clever Gail! Only you can see beyond the scraps of a ceiling fan! 🙂

      Reply
    33. Proper Prim

      August 10, 2010 at 2:10 pm

      Wow that is the most clever idea I have seen in so long... you do come up with some good ones.

      I would definitely grunge it up a bit... have to keep in line with the vintage age... what about wrapping the middle of your pins with burlap and tie it on with twine or burlap strings...

      I also like the stencil idea too with some kitchen sayings or maybe a pie recipe or cookie recipe, something you would use a rolling pin for. You could take some old beaten recipes and decoupage them on the backing too.

      Hope that all makes sense... lol

      Great job and awesome idea.

      Hugs, Deb

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    34. the cape on the corner

      August 10, 2010 at 1:53 pm

      lookin good. i was gonna comment about putting some black paint on those screws, but i see that rose beat me to it. i second that idea, then!

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    35. beansgood

      August 10, 2010 at 1:26 pm

      Genius! ....but, me thinks it needs to be shabbied up some. Rose has some wonderful suggestions. I can see easily envision the word stencil with a worn look.

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    36. Granny J

      August 10, 2010 at 12:28 pm

      You said you don't collect vintage rolling pins. Well then just where did you borrow those from? They look pretty vintage to me. How much for that display rack and rolling pins just like it is?

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    37. Granny J

      August 10, 2010 at 12:24 pm

      OMG that is perfect. Grampy, get the ladder! I need you to take down the ceiling fan. lol The rolling pins look great displayed with them resting on the handles. I'd use some old fashioned wallpaper in the insert if you feel it needs anything. I think it's perfect though. Thank you so much for the idea. I'll be watching for some ceiling fan blades.

      Reply
    38. Denise

      August 10, 2010 at 12:14 pm

      If you do put something on it I would go with something simple. I think it looks great, you are so creative!

      Reply
    39. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      August 10, 2010 at 12:09 pm

      what a neat idea! i was going to guess curtain rod supports. i was close, i guess? 😉

      Reply
    40. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      August 10, 2010 at 12:09 pm

      what a neat idea! i was going to guess curtain rod supports. i was close, i guess? 😉

      Reply
    41. Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholic

      August 10, 2010 at 11:56 am

      That's a clever use of the fan brackets. Maybe a decoupaged picture to dress up the background?
      Scrapbook paper or wallpaper or something with a bit of pattern but not overbearing.
      Or maybe a word stencil, with baking terms...
      Can't go wrong with your favorite fleur d lis pattern either.....
      Of course it's just fine the way it is too!
      A dab if black paint on the screw heads will make them disappear.

      Reply

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