What I made

1) An old bent fork, throw it away…

2) …but wait, it’s an egg cup holder.

3) It makes your eggs even sunnier!

So here’s my latest upcycling craft project, a simple, yet attractive egg cup made from a recycled fork. I got the idea after coming across a coat hanger made from a bent fork – I immediately wondered if something more intricate (but still useful) could be made from bending a fork, this was the result.

In many regards it’s a very simple thing to make, however, I really struggled with the fork I had chosen – it was like trying to bend an iron bar! I’d suggest choosing a fork that is not too thick.

I have provided a hand-drawn tutorial below, use it as a guide, if you have a well stocked workshop you may well find a better way to bend the fork. The most important thing is the shape of the base, you don’t want an egg holder prone to tipping over – if you follow the plan I have provided you should be all right.

If you like this post and would like to know when I have posted something new, please consider subscribing. Have fun.

Please note: The ideal fork will have long tines (able to cradle an egg) and a handle long enough to form a stable base.

Download project files›

Includes:
1) Collectable instructions – they are useful and they look good
206 downloads so far, thanks everyone! (updated weekly)

In an attempt to make it easier to find relevant content I have re-jigged the navigation. The categories are now familiar phrases, and I’ve added a drop-down box that lists every post by name. So with that in mind, why not browse my recycled craft category for more upcycled inspiration.

While I put the finishing touches to my next craft tutorial (another upcycling project – all you’ll need is an old fork and a good set of muscles) I thought I’d share the above illustration with you. I’ve named it Diaper Sniper, for my U.S. readers, and Nappy Slappy for my U.K. visitors (if you can think of a better rthyme let me know!). I’ve used it to illustrate my About me section, which has been updated (with the aid of my Mother’s editing skills). Here’s a larger version – just in case you want to see more of the ‘sloppy’ details.

Mark Frauenfelder at Boing Boing just pointed me in the direction of Roy Doty – a cartoonist famed for creating beautifully detailed contraptions like this one. I love this sort of illustration – I’ve even had a go myself, check out my Twitter Factory.