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4 Free Tutorials on Upcycling Ideas and Creating Recycled Art
A significant component of mixed media is the unexpected use of everyday objects. We frequently find ourselves with a surplus of finding items, fragments, and scraps that we want to conserve, treasure, and employ in our future projects. With the aid of this free eBook, you can start using your stash to produce upcycled art. It is intended to inspire you and offer you inventive alternatives.
In our first post, we’ll show you how to turn an old pair of dungarees into a canvas that’s ready to be filled with sketches, stamps and paintings. Learn how to use common plastic bags to make eco-friendly art and vibrant designs, from plastic bags to gorgeous pieces of fused art. smashed ceramics or glass? Find a clever technique to safely glue these parts together to make flower art out of recyclable materials. Finally, create recycled art babes that capture the natural beauty of your stockpile (and even trash), replete with buttons, pieces, and even a badge made of trash. This eBook offers a variety of creative recycled art projects, from quirky recycled art ideas to upcycling clothing.
Four mixed media artists’ inventiveness combined with your collection of odds and ends makes for one creative afternoon. Explore the four upcycling tutorials and projects to get started learning how to make art from repurposed materials.
Upcycled Ideas, Project 1:
A Most Original Name Tag by Laura Ryan
Repurpose those worn-out coveralls or overalls into a provocative artist’s apron. Prior to sewing your dungarees back together into a practical repurposed outfit, you’ll learn how to tear them apart. Then use your imagination by painting, doodling, or otherwise bringing personality to the white canvas. With each of the creative upcycling suggestions in this free eBook, establish your reputation.
Upcycled Ideas, Project 2:
From Plastic Bag to Fused-Plastic Fabric by Cathleen “CB” Bradley
The main goal of this endeavour is to upcycle plastic bags into beautiful crafts. With the help of an inventive technique, Cathleen was able to fuse colourful plastic bags to make fabric that could be used for a variety of found object items, including lamp shades, belts, and purses. When you get your free collection, you can learn more about these four upcycled crafts.
Upcycled Ideas, Project 3:
Mixed-Media Glass Flowers by Ivy Demos
What results from the combination of shattered glass, a small amount of adhesive, and an imaginative mixed-media artist? You receive edgy, abstract upcycled crafts that are sure to catch the eye of any passerby. In this interesting upcycling project, you will learn how to make blossoms out of discarded objects and weirdly cut glass.
Upcycled Ideas, Project 4:
Raw Beauty by Melanie Testa
Bottle caps in disrepair, washers, plastic barrettes, and silk flower petals are just a few of the unusual objects that many mixed media artists collect. You may combine these bits and pieces with basic materials to create RecyclaBabe upcycled creations by following this entertaining instruction.