Untitled. Upcycled.co.uk. Conventional vs Upcycled. Object Abuse at KK Outlet. Max Lamb's book ends were created by cutting a standard brick in two For its latest exhibition, Object Abuse, London's KK Outlet challenged a group of leading artists, designers and stylists (including Chrissie Macdonald, Hudson Powell, Jiggery Pokery, Michael Marriot, Noma Bar, and Wilfrid Wood) to transform an everyday object, repurposing it to create an entirely new item, using as little additional materials as possible...
"The aim of the project," says KK Outlet, " is to create a collection of re-imagined objects which highlight not only how everyday items can be recycled into something new, but also how we think differently when we work with our hands and how physical interactions creates new ideas over and above working through concepts on screen. " Here are some of our favourite concepts from the exhibition, which opens tomorrow and runs until September 25: Lamb also found attaching a handle to a brick turned it into a handy door stop. Black Cuff Bracelet with 100 Numbers, Letters, and Symbols. Pet Accessory, Pet House, For Cat Lovers. Socks, Monkeys, Blankets, Scraps, Recycled, Reclaimed, Materials. Green3 Founded in 2006, Green3 is the brainchild of Sandy Martin, a Michigan farm girl turned apparel industry maven.
Growing up on a farm, Sandy witnessed first-hand the health repercussions of conventional farming and pesticides. Later when she worked in the apparel industry, she saw how manufacturers negatively affected the environment and communities where they operated. So with the help of her husband Jim, Sandy founded an apparel company based on honesty, environmental awareness and high-quality American-made products. Going Green Green 3 uses organic or recycled cotton in its products. GUITAR STRING RINGS. ChristopherStiles While studying abroad in England in his youth, Christopher Stiles noticed an art gallery selling hand-blown glass in the window.
The experience compelled him to seek new ways to express his ideas through hand-formed objects. Upon returning to the U.S., Stiles earned a Bachelor's degree in fine art, with a focus in ceramics from California State University, Long Beach. After graduation, he apprenticed with a master mold maker to further hone his skills. SEAT BUCKLE BELT - VOLKSWAGEN. Steve Buss Recycled Aluminum Can Clock With Wire Whisk Keeps Time - Kitchen Accent, Home Accessory. SteveBuss Artist Steve Buss uses aluminum, Plexiglas and everyday objects to create his one-of-a-kind minimalist and functional pieces.
Lighting, Sconce, Shade, Tabletop, Decor, Office, Living Room, Color, Leaf, Nature. Seven, Chakras, Flags, Chimes, Bells, India, Philosophy. JenniferUtsch Artist Jennifer Utsch has always been passionate about art and creating.
Seeing promise, her high school teacher, urged her to enroll in art school. Like so many, Jennifer never believed there was a future for her in art; so, she veered in the opposite direction. Yearning to escape to the West, she left her home town Virginia, and headed for college in the great Rocky Mountains. She graduated with degrees in Spanish and International Relations. Though the work was exciting and rewarding, Jennifer still felt unsatisfied and restless. Although these educations and careers were not "right" for me, she now sees how her paths led her to this point in her life.
In a nutshell, these experiences looped back to her youthful passion with art and allowed her to understand it in new ways. Now, she collects "trash" and makes it "work" for her; it is in this simplicity that creates beauty and allows new ideas to flow. Jennifer designs all products with the use the hand torch. Paper Deer, Moose, Elephant. LuisRodrigalvarez After working as a designer for several design firms, manufacturers, and advertising companies in Madrid, Spain, Luis followed his wife to Charlottesville, Virginia and landed at Cardboard Safari as head designer.
The quick success of his first design, a cardboard deer trophy, emboldened them to make more fun stuff. When not designing Luis loves to cook and share his recipes with family and friends. Having grown up in Spain, he tries to recreate the flavors of the Mediterranean in his kitchen. Luis was inspired to become an artist after working and consulting for the Spanish sculptor Juan Muñoz. When starting a new design he considers the material or the tool as these define the possibilities and limitations. Patio Furniture, Outdoor Furniture, Modular Furniture, Recycled Wood Pieces. Skateboard bench, reclaimed skate deck, furniture, handmade, UncommonGoods. One man's trash is another man's leisure.
Relax at home after your daily grind. After years of kick flips and ollies, the pieces of broken skateboards have been 360'd into this extremely cool bench. Each bench is constructed with master craftsmanship and reinforced by craftsmen in Pennsylvania. Vintage, Tennis, Racket, Wood, Bottles, Openers, Drinks, Sports, Prep, Countr, Club. Expectant Father Baby Gift Bag. The Green Glass Company. Come Learn and Share Information about Recycling, Crocheting & Green Crafting. RECYCLED NEWSPAPER MARKET BAG. DahliColes and Dameon Mitchell Los Angeles-based designers Dahli Coles and Dameon Mitchell established their line of fashion accessories in 2002 with the goal of shattering notions of seasonal fashion ideas by creating timeless, innovative styles using recycled newspaper.
Using magazine covers, newspaper clippings, photos, comic strips and maps, the duo created a kind of historic wear that memorializes moments in the world, while still transcending time and place. Dahli studied Fashion Merchandising at California State University, Northridge and combines her experience in sales and fashion management with Dameon's eclectic mix of carpentry experience and background in underground hip-hop and dance. Cassette Tape Clutch. This week I’m posting a cassette tape clutch.
This is a great way to recycle and reuse old cassette tapes into something new and useful. The clutch purse was crocheted using two strands of black cassette tape with one strand of Lion Brand ribbon yarn. Next I wanted to create a lining with a zipper which I could simply insert inside my crocheted shell. I found a fantastic tutorial from Erika for a zippered pouch with a lining on Craftsters. The tutorial found here has detailed pictures and walks you step-by-step through the process to sew a handy zippered pouch. Sonic fabric. Fair Trade Wholesale - Very Special Art - bag, black, blue, cassette, clutch, cotton, green, navy, purple, Recycled Video Tape... - Handmade Expressions. Fair Trade Wholesale - Handmade Bags, Leather Journals, Jewelry - Handmade Expressions. Dryads dancing. Eco Friendly Products Eco Friendly Gifts.
Salvaged Wood Frames Wholesale Reclaimed Products Bead Board Picture Frame. Furniture Salvaged Wood Products Eco Friendly Picture Frame. Cool Bags, Handmade in Seattle using Upcycled Products - Alchemy Goods. Computer, Apple, Case, Recycled, Neoprene, Looptworks. iProtect For the coolest new gadget around...only an equally stylish sleeve will do!
Protect your iPad with this sleek and stylishly stitched sleeve upcycled from excess wetsuit material that otherwise would have been discarded. This cushy nylon neoprene protects your iPad from scratches, bumps and thumps, while keeping a slim profile. Small zippered pockets hold loose change, business cards or other small items. Made in China. The goal of upcycling is to prevent wasting potentially useful materials by making use of existing ones.
Wrong size? With the nature of upcycled materials, shades of color may vary. Products & Artist Bio. Vawn and Mike Gray For 20 years, Vawn and Mike Gray created and sold original lines of fine arts and crafts. But they were always haunted by the environmentally wrong processes and materials that were involved with it--Aerosol spray cans, toxic glazes, energy sucking kilns, miles of bubble wrap and mountains of Styrofoam peanuts. To top it off, they would load it all into a one-ton, gas-guzzling truck and travel across the state and the country to different exhibits. In the Summer of 2007, while watching a world wide broadcast of the "Live Earth" concert, they were inspired to change their ways. Uncommongoods.com. Login 0 items shipping to: 888.365.0056 . live chat wish list & registry. check order status Find the best gift ideas for men, women and kids at UncommonGoods.
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