Upcycling With Style

Download or read book Playing with Books written by Jason Thompson and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to repurposing used books and pages into unique, accessible art projects—the perfect gift for artists, crafters and book lovers. In these pages, Jason Thompson has curated an extensive and artistic range of both achievable upcycled crafts made from books and book pages and an amazing gallery that contains thought-provoking and beautiful works that transform books into art. The content encompasses a wide range of techniques and step-by-step projects that deconstruct and rebuild books and their parts into unique, recycled objects. The book combines in equal measure bookbinding, woodworking, paper crafting, origami, and textile and decorative arts techniques, along with a healthy dose of experimentation and fun. The beautiful high-end presentation and stunning photography make this book a delightful, must-have volume for any book-loving artist or art-loving book collector.

Download or read book Upcycling with Style written by Sarah Heeringa and published by White Cloud Books. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of inspiration to help you think creatively about interior design and give your home a shot of style - without the splurge.

Download or read book Upcycling written by Danny Seo and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2011-08-23 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned environmental lifestyle expert and Today Show regular Danny Seo shares 100 of his most inspiring projects for creative transformation. Have neglected items around your house? They can be the source for exciting craft possibilities! Turn your old leather belts into a cool doormat (or even a briefcase!); worn-out paperbacks into gorgeous bud vases; tennis balls into a quaint country swing; chopsticks into a handsome trivet, and many more. With full-color photos throughout to guide and inspire, Danny shows that it's easy to be crafty, and fun to be budget- and eco-conscious.

Download or read book Upcycling Celebrations written by Danny Seo and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents many projects for creative "upcycling"-- using used and recycled products to create extraordinary gifts and decorations for celebrations from New Years Eve through Christmas.

Download or read book ReFashioned written by Sass Brown and published by Laurence King Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The area of recycling and upcycling is a rich and growing source of innovative design in the fashion and accessories industries. In a fast-fashion world of throw-away clothing, it is the ultimate expression of the slow-fashion movement, with each piece individually conceived and crafted from scratch, using different materials each time. ReFashioned features 46 international designers who work with recycled materials and discarded garments, reinvigorating them with new life and value. The result is beautiful and desirable clothing and accessories that also make an important statement to the fashion world about its wasteful and exploitative practices.

Download or read book Retrash written by Nathan Devine and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Retrash will inspire you with creative and innovative ideas on reusing second hand materials. Recycling and upcycling come together through the work of 82 designers and artists from 20 countries around the world.

Download or read book Wear, Repair, Repurpose: A Maker's Guide to Mending and Upcycling Clothes written by Lily Fulop and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In with the old, out with the new—reclaiming your closet and reducing fashion waste starts here. Repair your favorite socks with style, add flair with personalized patches, and turn ripped jeans into an embroidered masterpiece. For beginner and experienced makers, Lily Fulop's guide to mending and upcycling is your colorful companion to ditching fast fashion and extending the lifecycle of all your favorite clothes. Fulop's vibrant step-by-step illustrations make mending easier than every, demystifying techniques and displaying unique ways to show off your personality. And when your mending possibilities run out, she has simple yet striking solutions to repurpose fabric, including braided rugs, crocheted pillows, and more. Say hello to sustainable inspiration.