DIY coin house

Is your piggy bank about to burst with coins? And there’s nowhere to put it, and it’s a pity to throw it away? Well, it's time to put your coins to work and make beautiful crafts from them. We have put together a selection of great ideas and step-by-step master classes for you. Today you will understand that it was not in vain that you saved coins all this time.

For crafts, you can use both current coins and those that have long gone out of use. Most often, craftsmen use 1, 5 or 10 kopecks. For jewelry (bracelets, necklaces, brooches, etc.), it is better to choose foreign coins, if you have them - they look more respectable in accessories.

So, estimate your coin count, browse for ideas, and get crafting!

How to drill a hole in a coin?

Let's answer this question at the very beginning, because it will be useful for many crafts. To make everything clear, we have found two short training videos for you.

If you have a drill, make a hole in the coin according to these instructions.

How to connect coins?

There are two options here. If you made holes in the coins, you will need wire or special jewelry rings. All this can be easily found in the creativity departments.

If you want to make a three-dimensional craft out of coins or paste them over any object, you need to glue them together. To do this, it is best to use a glue gun. It's convenient and reliable. If you don't have one, choose superglue that can hold metals in place.

Now let's get to the fun part. Take advantage of the master classes and get to work!

A bowl

Wash the coins in soapy water. It is best to keep them in liquid for several hours. Coins are quite dirty, and this craft will be used often. Next, dry the coins well.

Instead of a plate, you can take a balloon. True, in this case the craft may turn out a little askew and not entirely stable. The plate will most likely have to be thrown away, so take the unnecessary one. However, if you are very careful, it will survive.

Wrap the plate in plastic wrap. For reliability, you can secure it with tape. Start gluing the coins. An important point is to glue them by the side edges. Don't worry if the glue bleeds a little; We'll sand it down later.

Leave the structure to dry for 4-5 hours. Then carefully remove it from the bowl and plastic. Take some fine sandpaper and carefully remove any excess glue. Cover the coins with ornamental varnish on top - for reliability.

3D star

You can place any other figure. The main thing is to have a stencil or draw the outline yourself. If you are making a star, you can put the number 23 in coins and use the panel as a gift for Defender of the Fatherland Day. You can make a gift for Valentine's Day in exactly the same way - just choose a heart as a stencil.

Photo frame;
velvet paper;
stencil.

Insert velvet paper into the photo frame. Remove the glass - we won't need it. Draw a star. Lay out its outline in one layer. Then add another layer of coins. Gradually reduce their number, increase the volume.

In the same way you can lay out a flower or, for example, a Christmas tree. Imagine!

Mirror or frame

You can use coins to decorate a mirror or make a photo frame. This will add zest to the interior.

wooden or cardboard frame;
ornamental varnish;
sandpaper;
acrylic (optional).

If you are making a frame from scratch, you will need to make a thick backing. To do this, use plywood. If you are decorating a finished one, then perhaps it should be sanded and painted so that the spaces between the coins look beautiful.

Simply lay the entire surface of the frame in an even layer or pattern. You can add a second layer to hide any gaps that occurred when you laid down the first batch of coins.

If desired, you can decorate the coins with metallic spray paint.

Feeder

Worried about birds? This means your coins can be used to decorate a bird feeder. The result will be a beautiful and useful craft.

If you don't have a ready-made house, you'll have to make it from scratch. You can take a cardboard box and line it with plywood. The most important thing is that the roof is strong enough, otherwise it will not withstand the load of coins. Glue the coins in rows from bottom to top. It is better to lay the last row additionally.

We would not advise you to cover the roof with an ornamental varnish, as this may harm the birds. Only do this if you have a special non-toxic varnish.

Bracelet

If you have some interesting coins from different countries that you brought for good luck, it's time to get them out. Why keep such beauty in a piggy bank where no one can see it? And carrying them in your wallet is somehow boring. If you really want to attract luck and money, always keep coins with you - make a bracelet with your own hands.

metal rings;
accessories for a bracelet.

Drill two holes on each side of the coin. If the rings are thin, do this with a needle. Fasten the rings and connect them to each other. Add a clip.

Now your lucky coins will always be with you!

Vases

Don’t rush to throw away a boring vase. Stock up on glue, coins and patience, and in the end you will get an incredibly impressive thing in the interior.

If you want to create the illusion of antiquity, use old Soviet copper coins; a green-gray patina will create a unique antique style.

Tabletop or bar counter

If you have accumulated quite a lot of coins and you are a lover of everything shiny and luxurious, then you can decorate a magnificent tabletop or bar counter. Of course, it will take a lot of time and effort, but the result will exceed your expectations.

The only thing is that such products need to be filled with epoxy resin; this will give the coins incredible beauty and the tabletop itself practicality.

Option 2: In splendid isolation

If there are no assistants nearby, you can “sculpt” the floor alone.

To do this you will need self-adhesive fiberglass. It is bought exactly according to the square of the floor and cut into squares of one meter.
They sit down at the table and lay out the coins on one sheet to form even rows.
Each coin is smeared with glue and fixed to fiberglass.
In this way all the squares are filled.
The floor is divided into squares with chalk to make it easier to fix the workpieces, and the coating is obtained without distortions.
One by one, take the fiberglass with coins, peel off the film on the adhesive side and immediately lay it on the floor, gently pressing it to ensure even adhesion of the adhesive to the base.

Floor

Among financially wealthy people, floors lined with coins are becoming fashionable. Of course, the appearance of such a room not only changes incredibly, but also becomes more practical. After all, no matter what the floor is made of, it doesn’t really stand up to stiletto heels. And the metal alloy on coins is stronger than any wood or linoleum.

This type of flooring can be done by the whole family; it will not only bring you closer together, but will also bring a touch of general pleasure from the work done. After the coins are all glued, the floor must be thoroughly filled with epoxy resin.

floating cup

And the last thing I would like to dwell on is an extraordinary souvenir that will not only decorate your interior, but will also be a delightfully original gift for loved ones. Such a souvenir will serve as a wonderful talisman that will attract prosperity to your home.

And now, a small master class on how to make a floating cup with money falling from it.

To do this you will need: - a positive creative mood; - coins of any denomination and color; — a cup (preferably an original shape or color); - saucer; - old fork; — thermal gun; - hot melt adhesive; - pliers.

Bend the fork, creating a wavy shape; if necessary, remove excess tines.

Glue one side of the fork to the saucer, and the other to the cup at an angle, as if water is pouring from it.

Using a heat gun, cover the fork with coins. If you want to create a more impressive impression, then you need to place as many coins as possible. Your talisman is ready! Let it bring not only money, but also the joy of creative creation.

As you can see, a handful of ordinary coins can liven up the decor of your home in a very original and stylish way. Warm copper tones of gold coins inlaid furniture or walls, combined with the overall interior and unusual decorations, will help you create an exceptionally beautiful design style.

Counting the right number of coins for your gender

Rows of coins will be located on the floor in a checkerboard pattern. But how many of them will fit on your square meters must be calculated in advance. Perhaps the piles you already have will not be enough.

Sequence of calculations:

For calculations, you will need a square cardboard or paper sheet with a side of 1 meter.
Sit down at the table, spread out the paper in front of you, and fill it with coins. If you are afraid that the rows may go astray due to accidental movement, outline each circle.
When the sheet is completely filled, count how many coins fit on it. Record this number in your notepad.
Using a tape measure, measure the dimensions of the floor you want to decorate with money. Multiply the length by the width and calculate the area. The resulting figure will be equal to the number of meter squares with money, i.e. for 16 sq.m. you need 16 meter squares with coins.
Remember how many coins you spent on one square, multiply this number by 16, and you will know exactly how much money will be spent on your floor.

Master class from coins

At first glance, it is difficult to make beautiful crafts from small money, but in fact, nothing is easier if your hands know how to bring the plan to life.

To confirm the veracity of our words, let's take a step-by-step look at how to make a gorgeous apple.

You need to prepare the following materials in advance:

a base (a plastic orange or apple, a rubber ball, a foam ball, a Christmas tree toy will do);
glue gun;
threads;
scissors;
coins;
decorative leaves.

Wrap the base with knitting or regular threads to better adhere the coins to the surface.
Clean the prepared coins with vinegar solution.
Using a heat gun, cover the entire ball with coins, starting from the bottom, leaving a small gap for the leaves at the top.

Insert wire pieces from decorative leaves into the prepared hole at the top of the product and close the gaps with a few more coins.

Collecting material: collecting coins

Metal banknotes that existed in the USSR are still kept in many families. Either from nostalgia, or out of habit. If your relatives also have similar treasures, don’t hesitate to ask around. It is better to immediately offer something in return. Then people part with coins more willingly. In principle, any banknotes are suitable for coin flooring. The main thing is that they are the same diameter. This makes it easier to lay out the rows. If you can’t collect coins of the same type, you’ll have to work a little more on the design.

When an impressive pile of coins shines on your table, you need to sort through and clean all the coins to restore their original shine. The easiest way to do this is with a cleanser and a toothbrush. If this option does not restore its former brightness, look for special products used to clean silver.

Arrange the washed and dried coins according to their sizes and count how many pieces are in each pile. This will be needed for future calculations.

Simple crafts

If you have the desire, but don’t have enough experience, you can start with the simplest craft options.

Such a pyramid is very easy to make: you just need to glue together individual rows first: 3 rows of 5 coins, 3 rows of 4, 3 rows of 3, 3 rows of 2 and the very top is crowned with a structure of 3 coins on each side.

Making a box is simple, but in terms of time this process can be called protracted. You will need to glue together many columns of small items, and then use them to create any geometric shape you want (circle, rectangle, square, heart). The lid of the box can be made flat, or, as in the photo, you can glue the material, creating a three-dimensional look.

Any vase or jug can be refreshed with the help of old and new coins (pre-cleaned) glued to them. And then these items will sparkle in a new way in the interior of the apartment.

If you have collected a sufficient number of metal monetary units, then replace the old or tired upholstery of any furniture with a new and shiny one.

Children will be delighted with their favorite cartoon character made on cardboard, first with a pencil sketch, and then with the help of glue, coins and colored cardboard.

In the old days, jewelry made from zlotys had a double meaning: they were worn not only for beauty, but also so that in difficult times it would be possible to pay for food. Nowadays such pendants are worn by adherents of the boho style and gypsy motifs. Moreover, everyone can make such pendants, bracelets and earrings with their own hands.

Searching for coins along old roads

If you look at any old map or open modern satellite images from Yandex or Google, you can easily see roads running through a forest or field that connect villages or small towns. Currently, in the 21st century, most of the villages that are marked on old maps exist quite well. And near such villages there are small forests or copses through which these oldest roads run. It is these roads between villages that are considered the most interesting for searching for coins and antiquities with a metal detector.

It is better to look for coins along old roads using several exits. First, you can go through the center in both directions, then any edge of the road (side), also in one direction or the other, along one side and the other. Distances from the edge of the road may vary. Usually up to 10 meters is enough.

Which road to choose to search for coins

A road that was used in tsarist and Soviet times, but in new Russia it has ceased to be popular, will be more interesting for coin mining. There will be very little modern debris on it, which means it will be easier to dig. Among the finds there will definitely be Soviet coins, coins of Tsarist Russia and other metal-plastic materials. Of course, you will come across “wine and vodka” caps from the Soviet period, wire and spare parts from equipment and carts. But digging along such roads is a pleasure.

Also, to search for coins, choose forest paths. They may not be on old maps, but people walked on them too. Moreover, forest paths leading away from the main highways can lead to the place where a house or any other building used to stand.

More details on how to find an ancient forest road without using maps or how to find out what they look like on old maps were described in detail in this article.

Coin tree

The most popular type of crafts made from coins is the money tree, which should bring financial success to the person in whose house it is located.

To get started, prepare:

burlap;
coins in large quantities (any coins that are in the house, but preferably of the same size or denomination);
PVA glue;
glue gun;
sponge, brush, acrylic paints;
photo frame;
3-layer napkin;
scissors.

When starting work, take burlap and cover the cardboard component of the photo frame with it using glue. From the prepared napkin, cut strips a little less than 2 cm wide for the future trunk. To make it, take one of the strips, unfold it and divide it into 2 parts (for more comfortable rolling), then quickly dip it in water to soften it and twist it with a flagellum. Make movements strictly in one direction at an angle of 45°.

At this stage, you need to find any sketch you like on the Internet (or a craft magazine). It's good if you did this a little earlier. Looking at the selected photo, you should recreate it as closely as possible in your craft. Glue the paper flagella to the burlap in a certain order, achieving the exact shape of the trunk and branches.

After gluing all the tissue material, leave the work for a while so that the glue dries completely. After some time, use a heat gun to place 50-100 coins on the burlap. First, the contour of the crown is “outlined” with metal pennies, and after that the rest of the space is filled. Coins can also be glued on top of each other to visually increase the volume of the “leaves”.

If the glue has left marks on the burlap, they can be removed with a stiff brush. Only after this the application must be dried.

When everything has dried, acrylic paints are applied to the entire craft, and then the coins can also be treated with bronze paint. After this is done, leave the semi-finished product to dry again. When the time is up, insert the result of the work into the frame. In this form, the craft is quite suitable as a gift for any event.

Interesting compositions

Next, we will present photos of the most interesting and original, in our opinion, ideas for using coins.

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