Sometimes, through storms or shipwrecks or even pollution, trees and other pieces of wood find their way into large bodies of water. The wood is tossed about by waves. The sun shines down on the water and bleaches the wood. Small aquatic animals sometimes make their homes in the wood. And often, these pieces of wood end up on the shorelines of beaches, lakes and rivers. It is called driftwood.
In some places, driftwood is plentiful and in others, it is a rarity. Some people consider driftwood a nuisance and use it for firewood or toss it in the trash. Other people see beauty in these pieces of wood and use them to make art. Because each piece of driftwood is unique, the creative possibilities are endless. Some pieces of driftwood can be as big as a piece of furniture while others fit in the palm of your hand. Small pieces can be fastened together to make things like wreaths, sculptures, picture frames and more. Larger pieces are great for carving and painting and can even be used as small pieces of furniture.
What creative things would you do with a piece of driftwood?
