Questions tagged [upcycling]
Taking something that would be otherwise thrown away and using it to make something beautiful. This tag is a better partner with others like clothing.
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How can I completely clean an old candle container?
I buy lots of candles, which means I end up with lots of candle holders. I want to be able to reuse these containers, in some cases for food storage since some of the candles are in jars. This means I ...
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How do I turn old post-it notes into a quilt [closed]
I use multi-colored post-it notes to remind myself things.
After the task is complete I don't want to tear the notes.
How do I covert these post-it notes into a quilt?
Here are examples of quilts
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Picture Frame/Mount for Mosaic, ~28" x 34" (Max Size) , <$20
I started doing mosaics made up of thin scrap aluminum.
This question is about my first first mosaic 'prototype' that I am doing which measures 28 x 34 inches. The aluminum scrap material weighs ...
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Pressing rubber (butyl)
I'm trying to make a fairly minimal wallet out of an old inner tube (for use while cycling, with one card pocket and one change pocket into which notes can go as well). The basic structure of my ...
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Creative embroidery technique to fix a damaged knitted sleeve
What would be a good darning or embroidery technique for fixing the frayed/missing edges on the sleeves of a machine-knitted cardigan? The cardigan material is 100% wool (see picture below).
I'm ...
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Can I use inkjet waterslide transfers on glass bottles?
I was wondering if there is anyone who has used the inkjet waterslide transfers on glass or bottles as part of a recycling art project?
I will be making some wine bottles as centerpieces for my ...
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How to remove Corona bottle printing? [duplicate]
I'm planning to use recycled Corona bottles to pack some juice I'm producing, but to put my own logo on these bottles, I want to remove the original printed brand. In my city, and even in my whole ...
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How can I make yarn from an old t-shirt and does the material matter?
So my wife tells me that I have too many t-shirts (she is not wrong) as I don't wear them all fast enough before they get washed. Since I wear my favorites more often some just never see action.
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How do I remove labels from glass jars/bottles?
Glass jars or bottles provide a great base material for many crafts, but the least expensive option (reusing food jars or wine bottles that would otherwise be discarded) require me to do some surface ...
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How do I cut the bottom off a glass wine bottle?
Recently at a party, I saw empty wine bottles that had the base cut off so it could be placed over a candle. It made an elegant and interesting centerpiece, and I have some very pretty wine bottles ...
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How can I affix keyboard keys to a suit jacket?
I have been collecting used keyboards for a while. Mostly to get the plastic circuit map underneath for making wallets and what not. Recently I ran into this picture of a suit made of keyboard keys:
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