Showing posts with label Upcycle. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Upcycle. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Glass Jars to Outdoor Lights
Why settle for ordinary outdoor lighting when you can make your own for under $15?
Our upcycled garden lights are the perfect way to turn old jars into works of art that are both beautiful and practical!
Place rubber bands of varied widths around a jar to create a design of your choice.
Have more than one idea in mind? Make several different lights and group them as a centerpiece or line them along a walkway.
Once you’ve banded your jars, apply spray paint evenly, let dry then add a second coat of paint.
When completely dry, remove the rubber bands carefully. Add aluminum craft wire for hanging on a shepherd hook or a flowerpot hook for the deck. Use real candles or battery operated tea lights.
Your unique upcycled garden lights will create a welcome ambiance to any outdoor area.
DIY painted upcycled garden lights instructions
what you’ll need
- upcycled glass jars
- rubber bands of different widths
- spray paint
- aluminum craft wire – turquoise
- wire cutters
- jute twine
- shepherd hook 48″
- deck hanging flower pot hook
- tea light candles
let’s do it
- let jars soak in warm, soapy water
- remove labels from jar and let dry
- decide on pattern you want on jar
- place rubber band one at a time around jar
TIP: use rubber bands that fit snuggly to the jar
- use finger to angle rubber band, rotate jar to create even line
- place next rubber band parallel to the other
TIP: if you don’t have thick rubber bands, place 2 to 3 side by side
- continue with rubber bands until jar is covered with bands or desired pattern
- repeat for all jars
- place jars upside down on flat surface in well-ventilated area
TIP: use a closed cardboard box to elevate jars while painting
- spray paint jars lightly and in several coats to avoid dripping
- spray entire jar and let dry
- repeat with second coat of paint and let dry
- turn jar over and carefully remove rubber bands
- wrap 2 pieces of wire around jar neck just under lid groove (see sketch to the right or click here for more detail)
TIP: be delicate while wrapping wire as the paint scratches easily
- wrap another piece of wire up and over jar for handle
- twist wire to secure and trim off excess
- decorate neck of jar with twine if desired
TIP: keep twine away from lit candles
- secure shepherd hooks in ground
- hang jars and admire
Upcycle Water Bottle Tops and Lids for Kitchen Needs.
"DRINK SAVERS".
MAKE THEM WITH A PLASTIC BOTTLE.
for your baking needs, create a tight seal on any plastic bag placing a drink saver over the top. Works great on a big bag of M&M's, chocolate chips, nuts, etc.
Also makes it super easy to pour out your next serving.
Friday, July 12, 2013
Garden Hose Basket
I wouldn't have a USED garden hose in my home.....but this is cute....
Garden hose baskets by Chase DeForest. These can be found in a variety of styles and poppy colors. Chase also make hose chairs and tables, see her pagewww.chasedeforest.com
Bicycle Bottle Fender Mount
http://www.shapeways.com/model/847987/bicycle-bottle-fender-mount.html?li=category-diy-headerimg
A while ago, I saw a guy clamping an old plastic bottle between the seat stays of his bike, to use it as a fender. It doesn't look very stable but it was a great idea anyway!
This 3d printed mount works with most plastic bottles, like Coke, Evian ect. You can just clip it on your bike - no glue or screws needed!
I've used a bottle which I've cut before. Technical, there is no need to halve it but it looks better this way and it's done easily.
This bottle-fender-mount works nice on old steel bike racing frames. The diameter of the tube should be about 29 mm (1.14 inch). Please check the pictures above to see if it's comparable to your bike.
Carton Wallet Upcycle
http://spoonful.com/crafts/carton-wallet
Total Time 1 hourAges school-age
Recycle a milk or orange juice carton into a clever carrying case for change, trading cards, and more. The carton's cap keeps the wallet closed.
What you'll need
- Half gallon milk or juice carton with plastic cap, rinsed
- Scissors
- Paper towels
- Tape
- Wallet Template
- Ballpoint pen
- Ruler
- Craft knife (optional)
- Butter knife
How to make it
- Cut open the carton so it lies flat, as shown; put aside the cap for now. Dry the inside with the paper towels. Tape the template on top of the carton so that the top circle lines up with the spout. Mark the outline of the template with a ballpoint pen. Using firm pressure, trace the lower circle and the dotted lines of the template so that they transfer to the carton. (This will score the lines for easier folding.) A ruler will help you mark the straight lines. Cut out the shape from the carton.
- Use scissors to cut out the lower circle as marked. (Tip: To make cutting out the circle easier, first make an X with a craft knife.) Use a ruler and a butter knife to further score the fold lines.
- Following the fold lines you marked, create an accordion fold on each side of the wallet.
- Tightly squeeze the accordion folds. Fold the top flap down, pushing the spout through the hole. Screw on the cap to keep the flap in place.
Friday, July 5, 2013
Upcycle File Cabinet
http://blog.tttreasure.com/2012/turning-your-old-file-cabinet-into-a-garage-storage-favorite/
Here’s what you’ll need:
1. Sand paper
2. Spray Primer and Paint
3. Painter’s masking tape
4. Casters (4 if converting a small cabinet, 6 if working with a large one)
5. Peg Board and peg board hanging kit
6. Scrap wood
7. screws
8. Level (if choosing to do a decorative stripe)
9. Power drill
2. Spray Primer and Paint
3. Painter’s masking tape
4. Casters (4 if converting a small cabinet, 6 if working with a large one)
5. Peg Board and peg board hanging kit
6. Scrap wood
7. screws
8. Level (if choosing to do a decorative stripe)
9. Power drill
1.
Lightly sand and wipe cabinet clean so that spray primer affixes
easily. Spray with primer and allow to dry completely. Using a level,
mark where your decorative stripe will be located (if you choose to do
one).
Primed Cabinet
2.
Cover contrasting stripe with tape and spray the rest of the cabinet
with the spray paint of your choice (a glossy finish looks great on a
file cabinet). Allow to dry completely before removing tape.
Ready for Candy Apple Red
3.
Cover the painted part of the cabinet with tape and/or newspapers to
protect newly painted surface and paint contrasting stripes. Allow to
dry completely before removing the tape.
Kind of like that Mustang I hope to own someday....
Now you’re ready to affix the cabinet to its rolling base:
5. Cut scrap wood to slightly smaller size than the base of the cabinet.
6.
Measure casters to be affixed at equal intervals from each other along
the board, approximately 2 inches from the edge of the board.
You know what they say: Measure twice...
7. Mark holes with pencil where each caster is to be screwed in and affix with a washer and machine screw.
You're on a roll!
8.
Using a hand saw, cut your peg board to slightly smaller than each end
of the cabinet and affix to the sides using the peg board hanging kit
sold in stores.
Soaker-Hose You Make At Home
Using a drill and a small bit, drill holes into the hose.
Lay in the garden and cover with mulch.
When you turn on the water, it will distribute
the water evenly around the plants.
http://gardening.sheknows.com/2011/06/30/diy-soaker-hose/
Recycle By Number Plastics
Get to know your water bottle before using it to start your seedlings!
1
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET): This is the stuff found in most water
and soda bottles and may leach cancer-causing agents. Recycle, don’t
reuse it.
2 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE): One of the safest types of plastic, you’ll find HDPE in milk cartons, plastic bags and toys. Safe to reuse and recycle.
3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): Also known as vinyl, PVC is a toxic plastic found in packaging, shower curtains, furniture and some pet and children’s toys. Not suitable for reuse.
4 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE): Common in dry cleaner bags, shrink wrap and plastic bags, LDPE is less toxic than many plastics and widely recyclable and reusable.
5 Polypropylene (PP): Taking the title of one of the safest plastics, you’ll find PP in disposable diapers, carpeting and yogurt container. Recycle and reuse it.
6 Polystyrene (PS): This is the stuff used to make cutlery and foam packaging and, unfortunately, it is known to leach into food. Avoid it when possible.
7 Typical Mixes: These plastics include LEXAN, polycarbonate and bis-phenol BPA. Best not to reuse, difficult to recycle.
2 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE): One of the safest types of plastic, you’ll find HDPE in milk cartons, plastic bags and toys. Safe to reuse and recycle.
3 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): Also known as vinyl, PVC is a toxic plastic found in packaging, shower curtains, furniture and some pet and children’s toys. Not suitable for reuse.
4 Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE): Common in dry cleaner bags, shrink wrap and plastic bags, LDPE is less toxic than many plastics and widely recyclable and reusable.
5 Polypropylene (PP): Taking the title of one of the safest plastics, you’ll find PP in disposable diapers, carpeting and yogurt container. Recycle and reuse it.
6 Polystyrene (PS): This is the stuff used to make cutlery and foam packaging and, unfortunately, it is known to leach into food. Avoid it when possible.
7 Typical Mixes: These plastics include LEXAN, polycarbonate and bis-phenol BPA. Best not to reuse, difficult to recycle.
Patio Garden's work, just know your plastics.....HOME MADE IS EASY
Making Sense of Things for the photo of recycled plastics
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