How to Make a Coconut Shell Hanging Basket

Would you like to add a bit of "island chic" to your home? Here's a simple way to make a coconut shell hanging basket.

Steps

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    Obtain the things you'll need (below).
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    Split the coconut shell (the center, hard, round part of the coconut - not the husk) evenly in half. This can be done by sawing or hand cracking - your choice.
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    Bake the shell in a 350 degree F oven for around 20 minutes to dry out the "meat" and separate it from the shell.
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    Remove the partially dried coconut meat from the shell. Eat it if you like...
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    Measure the circumference of the shell.
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    Divide the circumference by three.
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    Mark hole placement for three holes approximately half an inch (one centimeter) from the edge of the lip and equally spaced around the circumference.
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    Drill 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) holes at your marks.
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    Tie a strand of jute into each hole. You can get more elaborate with more strands if you like but the basic handing basket needs only three strands to be functional.
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    Slide beads or bored shells onto the jute for decoration.
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    Gather the long ends of the jute together and tie them in a knot approximately two feet from the shell "basket". Take care to hold the basket perpendicular to your strings so that it will hang level.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    Can I coat the shell to avoid it from spoiling?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    You could use some kind of clear sealant or simply paint the outside of the shell with a bright paint color. Alternatively, you could smooth the shell with a knife which might also prevent spoilage.
  • Question
    Do coconut shells attract ants or rodents?
    T. Chinsen
    T. Chinsen
    Top Answerer
    The shell is a very hard and dense wood. Therefore, it is not a material that attracts insects or other creatures.
  • Question
    Any way to do this other than drilling?
    T. Chinsen
    T. Chinsen
    Top Answerer
    The cords can be tied together to form a net around the coconut shell. Use a glue like E6000 to secure it to the shell. Super glue is not recommended as it will get absorbed into the porous cord.

Things You'll Need

  • Thin jute or twine (other cordage may be substituted if desired)
  • A clean, dry coconut shell (center, not the husk)
  • Drill
  • Hanging ring (optional)
  • Hanging hook

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Lois Wade
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This article was co-authored by Lois Wade. Lois Wade has 45 years of experience in crafts including sewing, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, drawing, and paper crafts. She has been contributing to craft articles on wikiHow since 2007. This article has been viewed 113,727 times.
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Updated: December 23, 2021
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