The definition for Upcycling is “the process of transforming by-products, waste materials, useless, or unwanted products into new materials or products of better quality or for better environmental value.” Reiner Pilz first used the term ‘upcycling’ in an article by Thornton Kay of Salvo in 1994. This was while discussing recycling or as he named […]
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History William Morris founded the arts and crafts movement in the middle of the 19th century after being tired of mass produced products. He wanted a return to products that were both beautiful and useful. In 1908 the Sears and Roebuck catalogue brought arts and crafts style into most homes in the USA. Leonardo da […]
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Summer is almost here. The days are getting longer and as the light creeps back into your home, you might be thinking to yourself, “when was the last time I updated anything in here?” You may not have the time, patience or finances to completely make over your home but it’s simple to add a […]
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Many artists and creative professionals have considered working in more than one medium. A watercolor painter might be interested in learning how to use oils, a sculptor might want to experiment with drawing, or a visual artist might want to branch out into performance art. Although changing media, form, style, or genre might seem daunting, […]
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