The Shell Phone If you have decided to create a shell phone than I recommend you try and use a thicker flip phone to increase the storage capacity of the shell phone. After deciding on which old flip phone your going to use I recommend finding information on how to disassemble your specific phone on either blogs or user manuals. I have compiled a short list of links for common old flip phones and how they can be disassembled: - - - - - - The old flip phone I chose to create this shell phone was a Motorola V551 and the tools that were needed are shown in picture and listed below: - Torx T6 screwdriver - Small flat head screwdriver - Metal file - Exacto knife or Box cutter - Super glue
Hubcapping *Any picture used from this post may not be altered or cropped - Thanks!* I have started a new sport. I was looking for hubcaps to upcycle them into yard art. I love that they all have different designs! I added some embellishments to make the hubcap flowers look more unique. Linking up with: Upcycle, Downcycle, Precycle, Recycle Easy to Understand Earth friendly Info for Kids Teachers Families Exactly What is Up-cycling? Upcycle / UP-cycling is the process by which waste materials are used to provide new, high quality products. A kind of refashioning! Basically, Upcycling is RECYCLING and REFASHIONING something, all while making it new again. When you upcycle-you recycle and reuse something for new and greater purpose! The goal of upcycling is to prevent wasting potentially useful materials by making use of existing ones. Upcycling can be done industrially or at home! Remember, though, It's better to use less and precycle when you can! Here are some simple examples: Exactly What is Down-cycling? Downcycle / DOWN-cycling (or downstream recycling) is the recycling of a material into a material downgraded or lesser quality. it is then cheaper or weaker than the original product. A kind of reclaiming! Downcycling is more like RECYCLING and RECLAIMING materials that are headed to the heap. Downcycling can be done industrially or at home!