What can I make with buckeyes?

Answer 1

Here is a site for an idea:

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Buckeye GarlandI think buckeyes are really pretty, and I got an idea to make them into a garland for my fireplace mantel. I got 50 jumbo buckeyes from a gentleman selling them on eBay, used mono filament for string (it's in the jewelry section at the crafts store), and in between each of the buckeyes, I strung on four 4mm silver beads. In the picture below, I also show some tiny blue beads, but they were too small to be threaded on with the needle (regular sewing needle)

• http://www.deepfriedkudzu.com/2005/11/buckeye-garland.html

Other sites with more ideas

• http://www.theartmajorcrafts.com/index.htm
• http://www.diynetwork.com/diy/cr_natural_homemade/article/0,2025,DIY_13767_5077833,00.html

I made a beautiful wreath. I started with a spiral twig/grapevine wreath that I found at Hobby Lobby for $7.50. I wanted to add a ring of buckeyes near the center of the wreath. I collected about 25 good buckeyes and poked holes in each side of the buckeyes with a hammer and nail. This allows the moisture within to release itself (otherwise the Buckeyes will mildew, shrink and become lopsided). Next, I ran green craft wire through the buckey and wired each to the wreath. Since the circular pattern I was making seemed a bit out of perfect order, I used a hot glue gun to hold them better into place. Hold each for about 30 seconds into place where you want them, until the glue dries. Once the circle was completed, I clipped wheat (dried flower section of store) into 7 inch long pieces. I then inserted them in a spiral fashion into the grapevines, and secured with a tiny dot of glue from the hot glue gun. I added a bronze colored silk wire reinforced ribbon, woven throughout the wreath. I then glued a long dangly/crinkly bow with ribbon streamers at the bottom. The end result was stunning! The contrast of the light colored wheat, the dark buckeyes and ribbon worked perfectly. I stayed with as much natural adornment as possible. If the buckeyes loose their shine, you can always spray then with Helman's Indoor/Outdoor Polyeurathane (any Wal-Mart sells this in a spray can for about $8.). This will protect everything outside, if you choose to hang the wreath on your door.