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A bit about the things we made, like materials and tools used, difficulty level, and who made it. With pictures.

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign! There was a need for signage when we started here at Haycock Hall, because the main entrance was hidden from view. So we took old street signs, which the metal shop already had plenty of, and started cutting them up for that ransom note, bricolage […]

Repeat Treat Signs

June 11, 2024 in Reuse Recycle Recipe tagged street signs / wood by David

Deconstructed Keyboard Key Earrings Both of these items are recyclable, but why not make something useful and fashionable? Honestly, we took apart the keyboards ourselves and are finding uses for the parts. Express yourself with your own keys dangling from your ears. You can wear your initials or “Alt” and […]

Up from Fingertips to Earlobes

May 20, 2024 in Reuse Recycle Recipe tagged earwire / Keyboard by David

If not used, old carousels, unfortunately, cannot be recycled, and they would end up being landfill trash. Take all the metal pieces off the back of the carousel, then affix the mirror to the back.

Merry-Go-Reuse Wall Mirror

May 17, 2024 in Reuse Recycle Recipe tagged mirror / slide carousel by David

Introducing, out of the Upcycling Center at OWU, reuse – recycle recipe cards! This is the first of many! Wabi – Sabi Vessels are inspired by the Japanese aesthetic of emphasizing natural materials, and the beauty of natural textures and patterns. The combination of discarded wood pieces and discarded lab […]

Wabi-Sabi Vessels

May 17, 2024 in Reuse Recycle Recipe / Upcycle tagged glass / pipette / wood by David