Make Art and Craft Supplies From Junk

By Kay Miller

A lot of people enjoy designing their craft projects these days because it's a rewarding way to create something that's decorative and sometimes personal. Most homemade craft projects are created with art materials bought from a craft store, but some artists are looking towards using more recycled items to make new crafts. People who make jewelry have been creating jewelry out of recycled materials for decades and that trend has now moved into other craft areas.

Re-used materials utilized in clever ways is appearing in a lot of different areas these days, including in clothing, jewelry, purses and even in decorative home art. Making a craft project out of recycled materials is usually a great way to lessen the overall price to make any piece of art. A lot of people are trying to be more "environmentally friendly" these days, so craft items created from junk materials is going to be eye-catching if you sell your items at a craft bazaar.

If you are looking for ideas on what sort of recycled materials you can utilize you really don't have to look any further than a local junk store. Consider reusable material like the leather found in old handbags, shoes and belts that can be sliced into thin strips and twisted into something fashionable. Almost any item can be cleverly used to build beaded jewelry. Many people even create pins from bicycle parts and old DVDs.

Be sure to wash any possible grime off anything you take from the garbage. Some materials may need to be modified to make sure they do not have any sharp edges or could hurt anyone. When you're making crafts out of older materials you'll probably need to make sure the materials are clean and not hazardous.

The next time you throw something away you might want to stop and imagine what type of craft item you could make out of it. By using recycled materials to make craft projects you'll be helping the environment and maybe beginning a new artistic trend of your own! Selling art made out of recycled materials could be your gateway to a more monetarily secure future. - 29956

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