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www.recyclart.org/2014/02/upcycled-shoes/
I have recently fallen in love with upcycling shoes I find at thrift stores. I find scuffed up but wearable shoes and change them using my imagination to make them into works of art
Submitted by: brittany tayon !
www.recyclart.org/2012/06/upcycled-raincoat/
Plastic Bags upcycled to make a water resistant coat. Fused with an iron and parchment paper.
Idea sent by Donna MacGregor !
Antler trophies composed of used bicycle parts. Mounted on a wooden plate and able to carry heavy load. See also: www.behance.net/gallery/Upcycle-Fetish/9719017
GONE--We suspect this yellow vintage rack used to have a life in a provisions shop. Now it needs a home in your industrial-inspired kitchen, organizing everything in an attractive, easy-to-find way.
Width 60cm, depth 43cm, height 131cm
www.recyclart.org/2014/03/upcycled-cotton-monsters/
Artist Jennifer Strunge gives new life to secondhand fabrics by recycling them into extraordinary creations called "Cotton Monsters". Most of Jennifer creations are constructed using clean thrifted clothing as well as sheets and fabric remnants. Each little monster is handmade one at a time, on a Bernina sewing machine, stuffed with brand new super-soft polyester fiberfill and finished with hand-stitching, all in Jennifer tiny attic home studio.
We love the look of these colored monsters and you should visit Jennifer website as there are hundreds of cute little monsters! Also, some are available for purchase on ETSY Cotton Monster Shop.
More information: Cotton Monster website and available at ETSY Cotton Monster Shop!
This is an old computer disc that I have upcycled into a sun catcher. CD's are great for that because of their reflective finishes.
Along with the cherry blossom design I am adding little charms here and there, bees, butterflies, and flowers all in antiqued brass to match the hardware on the box and the bird topper.
before and after /// old alcohol bottles transformed into vases with wool or a marker (for the pink one)
Antler trophies composed of used bicycle parts. Mounted on a wooden plate and able to carry heavy load. See also: www.behance.net/gallery/Upcycle-Fetish/9719017
2016 - 2019
17.78 cm x 17.78 cm
7" x 7"
Urethane and acrylic binders, pigments in dispersal water, dry iridescent pigments and resin on panel.
Sold
Antler trophies composed of used bicycle parts. Mounted on a wooden plate and able to carry heavy load. See also: www.behance.net/gallery/Upcycle-Fetish/9719017
made from refashioned/upcycled vintage brooches, earrings, and other bits
enter to win this necklace on my blog
Radio Console/Record Player
Upcycled and Distressed
Hubby's new listening station in his music room.
Read about on my blog.
www.recyclart.org/2014/09/upcycling-furniture-childs-room/
Upcycling is a recent trend which involves transforming unused products into something usable and often more beautiful than before. This is helpful for the environment but it can also be used to create fun and interesting pieces for a child’s bedroom and is a fun DIY project for children too. By using old furniture and customising it into a completely, you can create new and original pieces.
Build a bed
If you set aside some time and use toddler sized palettes, you can create a platform bed for your child’s room. This is a great way to get creative whilst making something completely worthwhile too. Doing this allows you to choose which colours to paint the palettes so it may be a good idea to choose a colour that you know your kids will love.
Décor Books
Use books as décor in your child’s room. Books have a way of bringing creativity, colour and life into a room which is why so many people enjoy displaying them in fun and unique ways. They are ideal for a kid’s bedroom, plus who knows, it may even get the kids reading!
Transform a Chair
Instead of simply throwing out an old chair why not take this opportunity to re-vamp it a little? Chairs have fantastic upcycling potential and can be easily transformed by simply painting them and changing the seat cover. You can make it more personal and create your own seat cover or hand paint a fun design on the chair itself. Spend some creative time on this project with your little ones and the result will be worth it!
Storage it Up
Children come with a lot of baggage…quite literally. They have tons of toys lying about their rooms with nowhere for them to go, which is why it is a great idea to come up with more storage space for them. You can completely transform an old ottoman for instance or even use a suitcase as a sort of treasure chest to store all of your child’s favourite things.
Covering Furniture with Wallpaper
Another popular way to upcycle furniture is to use wallpaper with colourful patterns on it; a great way to add some colour and creativity to your child’s room. Doing this will instantly add extra life into the room and spruce up any old dreary pieces of furniture. You can try this project on chairs, old desks or even chests of drawers!
Upcycling furniture in your child’s bedroom offers the opportunity to get creative and is a great family activity for the kids to help out. Try upcycling your furniture and you will be surprised by what you can do with a little bit of imagination!
upcycled, reconstructed jacket. I used three cream colored t-shirts to construct the bodice and sleeves, a croched cotton sweater for the trim down the front and also added crochet trim down the back. Trim from the sleeves of an old blouse was used to trim the edges of each sleeve. I also added little beads along the e4dge of the crochet. This was a fun deconstruct / reconstruct project!
www.simplifiedbuilding.com/blog/upcycle-a-sitting-desk-in...
This project shows how Sam upcycled an ergonomic sitting desk into a standing desk with a few extra fittings and some pipe.
www.recyclart.org/2014/05/infra-sandal-serena/
Our sandals are designed inside Artefizio lab. The handcrafted/traditional technique is revolutionized by the introduction of materials, which re-thought, gain new life. Bicycle tire, inner tubes, leather wastes, jeans, tissues coming from old sample cases, safety belts and cork.
All our products are unique pieces, a characteristic that makes them not subordinate to the trends of the moment, thanks to their non-repeatability. Our slippers and sandals are fit for a daily use and they connect ourselves with the environment, in addition they are elegant and comfortable.
MATERIALS: made with recycled tire, jeans, tube and cork!
This object has been realized inside the Artefizio lab, this makes it a Made in Italy unique piece.
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Website: artefizio !
Submitted by: Fabio Ortolani Petrillo !
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I made this braided mat using an assortment of black and oxford gray jeans and pants that we were not wearing anymore (didn't fit, too old, torn somewhere, etc.)
I cut them into strips, atached the strips to one another with hand stitching and braided them. Handstitched in circular shape.
Red stitching details here and there to add a little bit of color.
www.simplifiedbuilding.com/blog/upcycle-a-sitting-desk-in...
This project shows how Sam upcycled an ergonomic sitting desk into a standing desk with a few extra fittings and some pipe.
www.recyclart.org/2014/09/creative-lamps-2/
Light, a bright reflex, a fragment of sunshine, a delicate projection, a mysterious radiation.
More than an incandescent filament trapped in a glazed bubble of vacuum, artificial light can transmit sensations, reveal mysteries hidden in the shadows, entertain the imagination and arouse curiosity.
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Website: Swa Ku Xonga !
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www.recyclart.org/2013/07/upcycled-reinforced-soft-bag-fo...
Reinforced Soft Bag for Snare drum seeds, whole drum sets, cymbals, trumpet, trombone and bag for drumsticks. Made with upcycled truck tarps and banners, safety car belts and coated inside with high-density foam. Reinforced in the critical points specific to each tool to ensure in the best way the instruments from any accidents. Different colors and decorative motifs.
Each piece is unique, waterproof and washable. Soon available for acoustic and electric guitar and for electric bass guitar.
More information at Barracuda Bags website !
Idea sent by Marco Migliorisi !