Two-Tie Sling Tutorial
Betz White has a great recycle project for old ties. Her two-tie sling tutorial shows you how to turn them into a handy bag that can hold a water bottle or anything else.
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Sculpture from Old Batteries
Jonah @ MAKE writes: Montreal-based artist Michel de Broin’s “Dead Star” is a sculpture made from residual batteries at the end of their lifespan. The piece is currently on display at Eyebeam Center for Art and Technology in NYC as part of the “Untethered” show which opened on Thursday and runs until October 25th.
HOW TO – Make a Felted Racing Snail
Jodie from Ric-Rac shared her tutorial for how to make this racing snail toy. You can make him from an old felted sweater or a jumper as Jodie says.
Fordite Pendant is Made from Paint
From the CRAFT Flickr pool, user truemirage writes: “Fordite” is the rather tongue-in-cheek name given to this amazing multi-color material, which is really…..paint! Back when cars were sprayed rather than dipped, layers of paint would build up on the machinery. Some smart lapidarist decided to cut and polish a chunk as if it were a […]
HOW TO – Make an Easel and Paint Caddy
Rachel spotted this great upcycling tutorial for making a portable art studio. Mayaluna discovered an old crafty book with instructions for how to make a portable tabletop easel from an old box. She added her own instructions for turning a milk carton into a paint caddy.
Outdoor furniture remake
Andrea at Heavy Petal re-made a second-hand metal-framed loveseat and chair into sturdy patio pieces by stripping them down, adding cedar slats, and weather-resistant cushions. The cushions are the same type of foam used for seats on boats, covered with Sunbrella fabric.
HOW TO – Make a Recycled Bath Mat
The {NewNew} York Street Team turns it’s focus to your DIY house or apartment. Here, cakehouse.etsy.com shows us how to recycle a an old towel into a snazzy bath mat. Thanks Kimm!
