Creative Coconuts

Not only are fresh coconuts great to eat, they can also be lots of fun. There are many innovative ways fresh coconut and their shells can be used. With so many great ways to use coconuts for craft and around the home, you’ll never discard an empty shell again.

Just try some of these creative and fun ideas!

Have a Hawaiian Night
Add some spice to your next party by having a Hawaiian Lu’au (meaning a feast).
Serve cocktails or drinks in coconut shells, the kids and the grown ups will love it.
Make Hawaiian coconut shell bras.
Halve a coconut shell to make a great dip bowl.
Use halved coconut shells for hanging lanterns.
Play ‘Pass the Coconut’ – pass the coconut to music, when the music stops and your holding the coconut, you are out.

Coconut Plant Pots
Use a coconut shell to create terrific plant pots.
Make a coconut ring with the top of the shell to use as a sturdy base. Drill drainage holes in the bottom half of the coconut to make the pot. To finish, sand and rub your pot with decking oil.

Coconut Bowls
Prepare your coconut shell by cutting in half, removing the meat and sanding the outside.

Rub the coconut with cooking oil to seal. Sit your finished bowl on a coconut ring.

Coconut bowls are great for serving soup and dips or any of your favourite snacks.

Coconut Shy
Not exactly a craft idea but no coconut book is complete without mentioning the Coconut Shy. You’ll need plenty of coconuts and plenty of skill. The sharp shooters win a coconut if they can knock it off the pole.

Coconut Candle Holders
Create a stunning candle holder with coconut shells.

For a simple candle holder fill half a prepared coconut shell with candle wax and wick. Try carving your own designs to decorate the shell.

Coconut Wind Chime
For a great tropical feel make a wind chime to hang in the garden. Use half a coconut turned up side down to create the top of the wind chime. Attach a small eye hook to the top for hanging. Drill holes to attach the strings and tie shells, beads or coconut pieces along the strings. This is a fun one for the kids.

Have a look at some of our coconut recipes...