DIY Beaded Wooden Spoon
This simple beaded wooden spoon adds a handmade touch to any table setting. It’s a lovely way to dress up your kitchen or make a thoughtful gift — and it can be customized for holidays, parties, or seasonal decor with different bead colors and patterns.
Yield: 1 spoon
Cost: $3
Equipment
- tape measure
- Craft scissors
- pliers
Instructions
- Cut floral wire: Measure and cut a 30" piece of floral wire for wrapping the spoon.
- Make a loop: Position a toothpick about 2½" from one end of the wire and wrap the wire around it 4 times to form a loop. Remove the toothpick.
- Add beads: String seed beads onto the wire in your chosen pattern, leaving about 2½" of wire at the opposite end.
- Loop other end: Use the toothpick to form a matching loop at the other end of the wire.
- Position on spoon: Place the beaded strand on the back of the spoon with one loop at the bottom. The wire should run up the back of the handle.
- Wrap beads around handle: Wrap the beaded wire snugly around the spoon handle, working upward and securing it as you go.
- Secure the top loop: Run the loose top wire through the upper loop, fold it back, and press to secure.
- Secure the bottom loop: Repeat the process with the lower loop and loose wire end, folding and pressing to fasten.
- Tuck wires and adjust: Use the toothpick to push any exposed wire beneath the beads, then slide the beads gently toward the base for a snug fit.
Video
Notes
- Pick your palette: Use seasonal or themed colors for holiday tables, weddings, or kitchen gifting.
- Try wooden ladles: This project works well with larger spoons or ladles for centerpiece-style gifts.
- Pair for gifting: Wrap with a linen tea towel or homemade soup mix for a cozy, thoughtful present.
