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    Home » DIY And Crafts

    Badminton Racket Repurpose

    Published by Pam Kessler | 596 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. - 10 Comments

    There's two things I always grab when I see them at a thrift store. Badminton sets and croquet sets.

    It's the kind of thing people will buy for a picnic or family reunion, but just end up tripping over in the garage the rest of the year. So a lot of times they end up being donated to thrift stores or sold at yard sales.

    And most of the time they are not the entire set, just pieces, but they are great for upcycling projects!

    vintage badminton rackets

    Before I get too far, today is Thrift Store Decor Team Wednesday and at the bottom of the post I'll show some other thrift store finds my friends have made over this month! Make sure you stick around to the bottom and give those crafters a visit.

    (This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. You can read my full disclosure policy here.)

    How To Make An Upcycled Badminton Command Center

    Supplies:

    Badminton Rackets
    Cork Sheet - 3/16" thick
    Sheet of Chalkboard - 3/16" thick*
    X-acto Knife
    Jig Saw or Scroll Saw
    E6000 Glue (or a crafting glue gun)
    Chalk
    Shuttlecock (optional)
    Pencil and Paper
    Safety Glasses

    * I purchased a piece of chalkboard from Home Depot in their craft wood section. You could also cut up an old chalkboard you have lying around the house or use a thin piece of wood you paint with chalkboard paint.

    Instructions:

    Take a piece of paper and a pencil and trace a template around the inside of the rackets. The cork and chalkboard are going to set on top of the strings.

    tracing inside of badminton racket for craft project

    Cut out your template.

    cutting template out with scissors

    Double check to make sure it fits correctly before you go to the next step. This is one of those measure twice and cut once situations.

    checking fit of template for badminton racket upcycle

    Cut out your cork with an X-acto knife using the template as a guide.

    Then cut out the chalkboard with either a jig saw or a scroll saw. I used a jig saw only because I didn't have a scroll saw in my tool stash. I do think the scroll saw would have been quicker.

    cutting cork for craft project

    Please use all appropriate safety precautions because saws and X-acto knives are cutty and no one wants to go around with a few missing fingers just because they were in a hurry.

    Adhere your cork and chalkboards to the tennis racket with your glue. Remember, you are placing this directly over the existing strings.

    Attach a shuttlecock to the chalkboard racket to be used as a chalk holder.

    chalk holder made from a shuttlecock

    Be prepared for an organized life!

    badminton racket repurposed as chalkboard and bulletin board

    You could pin receipts, photos or all sorts of things to the bulletin board. I thought the flash cards were cute for right now though.

    bulletin board made from badminton racket

    I got a little fancy with my chalkboard note (is that a Brady Bunch song?), but you could just as easily write reminders for the dog's vet appointment there or your grocery list.

    badminton set made into chalkboard

    OK, now that you have your badminton game perfected, pop on over and see what my friends have done with their thrift store finds, because it's Thrift Store Decor Wednesday!!!

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    badminton racket command center

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    Comments

    1. Sarah Ramberg

      August 12, 2020 at 7:41 am

      The birdie holding the chalk!! Oh my gosh, these are fantastic.

      Reply
    2. Trena B Cable

      August 12, 2020 at 8:44 am

      This is the cutest idea ever. Love, love love.

      Reply
    3. Marty Kohlbaker

      August 12, 2020 at 8:47 am

      LOVE that idea!! My youngest son played tennis in high school and I think he would love this on his wall. I'm a sight person when making crafts and things so this helped me. Thank you for this idea!

      Reply
    4. Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces

      August 12, 2020 at 9:15 am

      I love these so much! Such a fun idea!

      Reply
    5. Miranda Jo

      August 12, 2020 at 10:22 am

      This is such a clever & fun upcycle w/ so much character! The shuttlecock chalk holder? You mic dropped us on the cute factor right there, haha! Now you've given me the urge to go hunting for badminton rackets as well; I'd love to try this w/ a third racket acting as a magnet board. I think it'd also be fun to attempt to make some mini shuttlecock tacks for the cork board by cutting out pieces of the white mesh, wrapping them around clear or red thumb tacks (the latter option might kind of resemble the red nose, I hope) & adhering the edges down w/ E6000 glue. Thank you so much for sharing such an awesome project, as well as for the crafty inspiration!

      Reply
    6. Kristin salazar

      August 12, 2020 at 2:39 pm

      This is so clever and cute, I love how they turned out!

      Reply
    7. Leslie Schmidt

      August 13, 2020 at 1:27 am

      This is so inventive, Pam! I like that you didn't refinish or paint the wooden rackets. They have such a warm, rustic feel to them. And the shuttlecock for a chalk holder is really clever. I have never seen these sets in any thrift store I've ever been in. You must have good junk in your area.

      Reply
    8. Kathy Owen

      August 13, 2020 at 10:10 am

      This is the best idea I've seen in a while! Love how you repurposed the rackets. I'm on the hunt for rackets. I've passed them up lately!!!

      Reply
    9. Maryann

      August 13, 2020 at 4:55 pm

      Absolutely brilliant! Such a creative makeover - LOVE it!

      Reply
    10. Creatively Beth

      August 15, 2020 at 10:05 am

      Brilliant upcycle and the badminton birdie holding the chalk blows my mind! I'd love for you to share over at our Creative Crafts Linky Party https://creativelybeth.com/creative-crafts-linky-party-2-join-in-the-fun/
      Have a great weekend!
      Creatively, Beth

      Reply

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