Crafts With Bowling Pins

Bowling pins are a great craft project resource.

Whether you are the owner of a bowling alley, a bowling enthusiast, or just have a friend who is, bowling pin craft projects can be an excellent way to show your off your love of the sport.

Bowling Pin People

Bowling pins offer an hourglass shape that can easily be adapted to the human form. Paint and decorate your bowling pins to look like a bride and groom, your favorite sports figures, or even your own family.

Bowling Pin Lamps

A bowling pin makes a sturdy body for a small lamp. Simply drill a hole through the center of the pin from top to bottom and use a lamp kit to turn the pin into the body of a lamp. Carve out a groove for the cord to allow it to sit flush, or place it on a base.

Bowling Pin Bookends

For the bowler who loves to read, turn your bowling pins into bookends by securing a pin to a wooden L-shaped bookend. You can leave the pin in its natural state, or paint it to match the theme of the room.