Mystery and Zero Skate Deck Giveaway Has Infinite Possibilities

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On February 6, 2012, Black Box Distribution announced that the staff would be holding a contest each day for the next nine days. What's the prize you may ask? It's a non-skateable Zero or Mystery skate deck. The skate decks were once part of the company's display wall and as such have screw holes in them. In order to win the skate decks you'll need to visit the firm's Facebook page. So what does one do, exactly, with a skate deck that can't be ridden? The possibilities are infinite. Here are five ideas to help jump start your creative brains:

1. Create a Ceiling Fan Blade

Skate decks make superlative ceiling fan blades and they are relatively easy to make. All you need to do is remove your old ceiling fan blades and compare them to your skate decks. Depending on the size of your ceiling fan, the modifications would be minor. For example, a 52 inch long ceiling fan blade is typically 5.38 inches wide. You'd just need to trace the shape of the old blade onto your skate deck and then cut out the form with a jig saw. You might also want to wood putty the holes in the skate deck and add a little touch up paint for aesthetic purposes. Once you are done, screw the skate deck into place and you're good to go. The cost would be minimal and the effect would be skater chic.

2. Create a Bedroom Mirror

Take a trip to the local craft store and pick up a decorative mirror. If you are lucky, you might find one that is the same size and shape of your skate deck. If not, you can always take it to a local glass cutter to be cut to size. You may also opt to buy a glass cutter and do it yourself. Once you have the mirror cut to size, simply glue it to the skate deck and let it dry. You can hang it on your wall with a mirror clip. A box of those typically costs $2.

3. Create a Coat Rack

You may also want to create a coat rack out of your skate deck. All you will need to make one is a metal tape measure, a pencil and a few pegs or hooks. You can find pegs and hooks online or at most hardware and home improvement shops for $10 to $50 depending on how fancy you want to get. Measure the skate deck and make hash marks at equally distances along its length. Then affix the hooks where you made the hash marks and attach the skate deck coat rack to your wall with screws and anchors.

4. Create a Lamp

Skate decks may also be converted into bathroom or vanity mirror lamps. In order to complete this project you'll need a light assembly kit, a jig saw, metal tape measure and a pencil. You may find lamp making and light assembly kits online or at most major craft and home improvement stores. Some kits come pre-wired and others require that you have some knowledge of electrical engineering to complete. In most instances a kit will cost you less than $10. Measure and cut the skate deck to accommodate the light assembly. Attach the light assembly to the skate deck and then affix your new skate deck lamp on your bedroom or bathroom wall.

5. Create a Shelf

One of the easiest things that you can do with your skate deck is transform it into a wall shelf. You'll need a set of shelving brackets, a metal tape measure, a pencil and a level. Bracket prices vary from $10 for two to over $60 depending on what the brackets are made of. Just attach the brackets to the wall, place the skate deck on top of the brackets and then make sure that everything is level.

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