Bike Parts ReUSE

Put those old bike parts you have sitting around to creative reUSE with the ideas below. Please post your own fun ideas too!

Waterproof journal perfect for the Northwest 

made from bike tire inner tubes

SOURCE: http://www.etsy.com/listing/25653225/bike-inner-tube-journal-neon-yellow?utm_source=etsy_finds&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=etsy_finds_071309

Chain Necklace
Take apart those broken bike chains and make this sweet necklace!

Spinning Bike Wheel Pot Holder

Save space and organize your pots

TUTORIAL: http://www.readymade.com/projects/meals_on_wheels_pot_rack

Creative Jewelry 

made from bike tire inner tubes. 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mind1/4094515335/

Bike Tube Purse

Great tutorial on making an awesome purse from bike tire inner tubes. Using this basic method you can go for many different looks. Great patterns available with a quick google search.

TUTORIAL: http://www.instructables.com/id/STYLISH-INNER-TUBE-PURSE/

Bike Chain Bowl

Turn your old broken bike chain into a fun bowl.

http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/bike-chain-bowl

Tea Light Holders

Brilliant tea light holders!

http://www.bikekulture.com/cgi-bin/show.cgi?itemlist=&search=Gifts&Code=RR-TLH&start=4

Fun Necklace

http://wanderingjeweler.blogspot.com/2011/03/this-week-so-far.html

Handy Tool Roll

This is a handy tool roll. Nice and waterproof would also make a great a brush or pen roll. 

TUTORIAL: http://www.instructables.com/id/Inner-tube-Tool-Roll/

 

Rust Proof Bike Chain

Rust proof and heavy duty protection to chain your bike.

TUTORIAL: http://www.instructables.com/id/Innertube-Chain-Cover-1/

 

Waterproof Sandals

These waterproof and durable sandals are actually made from old car tires. Very clever.

TUTORIAL: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2006/03/how-to-make-sandals-made.html

Another tutorial for trendy sandals made from car tires and bike inner tubes.

TUTORIAL: http://www.instructables.com/id/Tire-Sandals-a-guide-to-comfy-hand-crafted-footwe/

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