TURN RECYCLING MATERIALS INTO ART

We all know the old saying “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” We could create art either from recycling materials if we have the eye for it. It is not only for children’s art and craft, but anyone of any age can practice using materials that they would usually throw away and turn them into art.

Everyone can do it, armed with nothing but a plastic water bottle and a blue bin. The movement toward environmental conservation is big, now stretching over several different mediums. Recycled art is a specific type of creative work made from discarded materials. So, this could be anything from old plastic toys to tires to cans or scraps of cloth.

We have created a list of some really creative ways to use recycled items:

 

Frame display

Here’s an idea for repurposing old glassless frames: turn them into an artistic display. With a few coats of paint, you can instantly transform a mixed assortment of frame sizes and styles into one cohesive set.

 

Homemade marble crayons

Did you know that you can melt down broken crayons into a brand-new set? With this easy project, they bake in the oven and become a marvelous marbleized collection of colors! Grown-ups can handle the cutting, while kids assist with sorting the colors and filling the molds.

 

Teacup lights

Try this creative trick for using up the leftover wax in your nearly-finished candles: melt them down into a new set of charming teacup lights. Plus, it’s the perfect way to put your antique cup collection to use.

 

Wallpaper cards

Do you have a surplus amount of wallpaper left post-renovating? Craft the swatches into cute stationery and one-of-a-kind notecards that anyone would be delighted to receive.

 

Cork stamps

Perfect for decorating wrapping paper and cards or for keeping kids busy, these cork stamps are a great way to repurpose the little bottle stoppers.

 

Fabric flowers

With the help of our template and a few basic sewing supplies, you can turn fabric scraps into pretty pansies for brooches, pins, gift-toppers, or just because.

 

Dip-Dyed candles

Brighten a set of ordinary pillar candles with this secret coloring ingredient: crayon shavings! A slow-cooker or double broiler helps to melt beeswax beads so that you can dip and dye to your heart’s content.

 

Sewing kit in a jar

There are so many ways to repurpose old jars, including this handy portable sewing kit. Say goodbye to lost pins, spools, and thimbles.