17 Creative Mattress Spring Crafts to Try

If you’ve got an old mattress sitting in the garage, you’re not alone. Those metal springs look tricky, but they’re full of simple craft potential. With a little cleaning and some basic tools, you can turn them into eye-catching decor that feels custom and high-end—without fancy skills.

These beginner-friendly ideas use easy techniques like wrapping, painting, and clipping, so you get that “wow” look fast. Ready to turn rusty junk into modern magic? Let’s craft.

1. Minimalist Photo Spiral

A clean, airy way to show off snapshots. The spring’s curve naturally frames your photos and makes them float. Super simple, super stylish.

Materials Needed:

1. Mattress coil spring
2. Mini clothespins or binder clips
3. Spray paint (matte black or white)
4. Rubbing alcohol and rag

How to make it:

1. 1. Clean the spring with alcohol and let dry.
2. 2. Spray paint the coil; let it dry fully.
3. 3. Clip photos around the spiral, spacing them evenly.
4. 4. Stand it upright or lay it on its side on a shelf.

2. Industrial Candle Pedestal

This pedestal adds height and drama to any candle. The coil’s open shape throws cool shadows at night.

Materials Needed:

1. Single coil spring
2. Flat metal washer or small wood round
3. Strong epoxy
4. Pillar candle

How to make it:

1. 1. Clean the spring and test-stabilize it on a flat surface.
2. 2. Epoxy the washer or wood round to the top coil; let cure.
3. 3. Optional: spray paint the whole piece.
4. 4. Place the candle on top and style.

3. Boho Bud Vase Trio

Tiny bud vases nestle inside coils for a light, airy cluster. Perfect for single stems and herbs.

Materials Needed:

1. Three coil springs
2. Three small glass test tubes or narrow bud vases
3. Jute twine or leather cord
4. Optional spray paint

How to make it:

1. 1. Paint or leave springs raw; let dry if painted.
2. 2. Slip a test tube into each coil so it sits snug.
3. 3. Tie twine around the bases to group them together.
4. 4. Add water and a single stem to each.

4. Modern Fruit Stand

A chic countertop catch-all that keeps fruit lifted and fresh. The open coils look sculptural but are super sturdy.

Materials Needed:

1. Coil spring (wider diameter)
2. Round wood plate or shallow bowl
3. Food-safe finish or mineral oil
4. Epoxy

How to make it:

1. 1. Condition the wood plate with mineral oil and wipe off excess.
2. 2. Glue the plate centered on the top of the spring; let cure.
3. 3. Optional: add felt pads to the spring base.
4. 4. Pile on fruit and enjoy.

5. Rustic Herb Drying Rack

Clip fresh sprigs to dry right in your kitchen. The spiral adds airflow and farmhouse charm.

Materials Needed:

1. Mattress coil spring
2. S-hooks or mini clothespins
3. Twine
4. Ceiling hook or wall-mounted hook

How to make it:

1. 1. Hang the spring from a hook using twine.
2. 2. Tie small loops of twine on herb bundles.
3. 3. Clip or hook the bundles evenly around the coil.
4. 4. Let dry and refresh as needed.

6. Spiral Air Plant Stand

No soil, no mess—just a striking plant on a sculptural base. The coil cradles tillandsias perfectly.

Materials Needed:

1. Small coil spring
2. Air plant (tillandsia)
3. Matte spray paint (optional)
4. Felt pad or cork circle

How to make it:

1. 1. Paint or leave the spring raw; let dry if painted.
2. 2. Stick a felt pad or cork under the base.
3. 3. Nest the air plant into the top coil.
4. 4. Place near bright, indirect light.

7. Spiral Memo Tower

Turn cluttered notes into a tidy vertical stack. The spring’s tension holds cards snug without pins.

Materials Needed:

1. Tall coil spring
2. Index cards or postcards
3. Spray paint (optional)
4. Rubber feet

How to make it:

1. 1. Clean and paint the spring if desired.
2. 2. Add rubber feet to the base for stability.
3. 3. Slide cards between coils, spacing as you go.
4. 4. Rotate to access any note quickly.

8. Farmhouse Mug Rack

A charming way to hang mugs and free up shelf space. Easy to mount and easy to love.

Materials Needed:

1. Section of mattress spring grid (cut to size)
2. Cup hooks or S-hooks
3. Screws and wall anchors
4. Measuring tape

How to make it:

1. 1. Measure and cut a rectangle from the spring grid.
2. 2. Secure the grid to wall studs or anchors with screws.
3. 3. Add hooks along the wires where you want mugs.
4. 4. Hang your favorite cups.

9. Vintage Card Display Wreath

A circular, airy wreath that frames postcards, notes, or holiday cards. It looks intricate but takes minutes.

Materials Needed:

1. One coil spring (cut and bent into a circle)
2. Floral wire
3. Mini clothespins
4. Ribbon for hanging

How to make it:

1. 1. Carefully bend the spring into a circle and secure ends with floral wire.
2. 2. Wrap ribbon at the top to make a hanger.
3. 3. Clip cards evenly around the circle.
4. 4. Hang on a nail or hook.

10. Industrial Jewelry Tree

Keep necklaces tangle-free with a sculptural stand. The spiral and offshoot hooks catch the light beautifully.

Materials Needed:

1. Coil spring
2. Small branch or dowel with hooks (or screw-in cup hooks)
3. Epoxy
4. Spray paint (optional)

How to make it:

1. 1. Paint the spring and dowel if desired; let dry.
2. 2. Epoxy the dowel vertically into the top of the spring.
3. 3. Screw in small hooks along the dowel.
4. 4. Hang necklaces and bracelets.

11. Cozy Yarn Holder

No more runaway balls of yarn. The coil keeps tension gentle and looks cute next to your couch.

Materials Needed:

1. Medium coil spring
2. Small wood disc for base
3. Epoxy or screws
4. Sandpaper

How to make it:

1. 1. Sand the wood disc and attach the spring centered on it.
2. 2. Optional: finish the wood with oil or clear coat.
3. 3. Drop a yarn ball inside the spring.
4. 4. Feed the yarn end through a coil opening.

12. Magnetic Entry Catch-All

A sleek way to park keys and notes by the door. The metal coils play nicely with magnets.

Materials Needed:

1. Flat mattress spring section
2. Strong magnets and magnetic clips
3. Screws and anchors
4. Small tray (optional)

How to make it:

1. 1. Mount the spring section on the wall at eye level.
2. 2. Stick magnets along the wires.
3. 3. Clip notes, stick keys to magnet hooks, and add a tray below.
4. 4. Adjust magnet positions as needed.

13. Spiral Vase Lamp (No-Wire Faux)

A mood light without electrical work. A coil, a vase, and a battery candle give cozy glow and shadow play.

Materials Needed:

1. Coil spring
2. Cylindrical glass vase
3. Battery-operated pillar candle
4. Optional frosted glass spray

How to make it:

1. 1. Place the vase inside the coil so it sits snugly.
2. 2. Add the candle inside the vase.
3. 3. Optional: frost the vase for a soft glow.
4. 4. Set on a side table and switch on.

14. Hanging Propagation Station

Root plant cuttings in style. The dangling tubes look like floating jewels.

Materials Needed:

1. Narrow mattress spring strip
2. Fishing line or clear cord
3. Small glass vials or test tubes
4. Ceiling or shelf hooks

How to make it:

1. 1. Hang the spring strip horizontally from two hooks.
2. 2. Tie lengths of fishing line to the spring.
3. 3. Knot vials to the ends so they hang evenly.
4. 4. Fill with water and add cuttings.

15. Spiral Wine Holder

One bottle, hero display. The coil hugs the bottle and looks like it’s floating.

Materials Needed:

1. Large, sturdy coil spring
2. Rubber feet or felt pads
3. Optional matte spray paint
4. Wine bottle

How to make it:

1. 1. Test the bottle fit; choose a coil that holds it snugly.
2. 2. Add rubber feet to the base for grip.
3. 3. Paint if desired; let dry fully.
4. 4. Slide the bottle into the top coil at a slight angle.

16. Garden Trellis Orb

A sculptural plant support that turns heads. Vines love climbing the airy shape.

Materials Needed:

1. Two coil springs
2. Heavy-duty zip ties or wire
3. Rust-preventative spray (optional)
4. Garden stake

How to make it:

1. 1. Bend each coil into a gentle arc.
2. 2. Join ends with zip ties to form an orb.
3. 3. Spray with rust-preventative if desired.
4. 4. Anchor with a stake and plant a vine nearby.

17. Scandinavian Wall Shelf

Light, airy, and minimal. The springs act like brackets holding a slim board.

Materials Needed:

1. Two sturdy coil springs
2. Slim wood shelf board
3. Screws and wall anchors
4. Level

How to make it:

1. 1. Mount two springs vertically on the wall at shelf width.
2. 2. Slide the board through top coils so it rests level.
3. 3. Secure the board to the coils with small screws.
4. 4. Style with a plant and a candle.