Army brass shells

four spent, empty brass artillery shell casings 13" h 5" D You can upcycle a large brass shell casing (such as a large-caliber or artillery shell) into several functional and decorative items: • Vase or Planter: Clean and polish the shell to use it as a striking floor or table vase for dried flowers, or drill drainage holes if using it for a hardy indoor plant. • Table Lamp or Lighting: Wire the shell as the base of a custom desk lamp or floor lamp, pairing it with an industrial or vintage-style lampshade. • Candle Holder: Weight or anchor the interior and pour wax directly inside (or fit a pillar candle/insert) to create a heavy statement candle holder. • Trench Art / Engraved Art: Hand-engrave, hammer, or etch patterns into the brass body—a classic historical craft known as trench art. • Desk or Bar Organizer: Cut and file the top edge (if needed) to turn the heavy brass cylinder into a pen holder, bookend component, or cocktail shaker/ice bucket.