Who hasn't had at one time that milk create full of records . So what happens when your records get warped or scratched beyond repair . Or you parted ways during your path into adulthood. The good news is that you can, get that magic back. Here are some examples of , upcycled records , to inspire your artistic juices. If your not so crafty that’s okay. There are plenty of items , ranging in price from 7.00 to 100.00 .
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Jewelry & Accessories
Roman Record Cuffs are made from upcycled black vinyl LP records.
This one is basic black, so it goes with everything, and it's so cool to see the grooves in the record and know there's music in there! This is a great gift for a music lover or record collector (via eyepopart etsy.com)
Price : 12.00 USD
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Bio
My name is Christine Bailey Claringbold and I have been painting since 1994. I love creating intricate, psychedelic mandala designs and painting them on unusual reclaimed materials, and I especially love the process of upcycling vinyl records. (via eyepopart etsy.com)
Note: I wanted everything in her shop ! Her imagination and design is funky and brillant !
Housewares & Furnishing Kitchenware ( going up lol ) sorry couldn’t help the Are You being served reference .
DURAN DURAN Upcycled Album Cover Coasters and Warped LP Basket
RECYCLED ALBUM COASTERS:This vintage album complete with the time worn look of an album that was listened to numerous times, was used to create the 9 coasters. The jacket is laminated to 3 3/4" by 3 3/4" by 1/2" birch plywood. To protect the unique beauty of the album jacket, the coasters are protected with a clear moisture resistant finish. These unique coasters are a snap to keep clean, just wipe them off with a damp cloth or a disinfectant wipes. Each coaster has 4 felt pads attached to the underside to protect your furniture. Each coaster weighs about 2 and ½ ounces. ( via inoudidsattic etsy.com)
HEAT WARPED VINYL LP BOWL:
The vintage vinyl record was heat formed and shaped into unique tray. The dish can be used to hold the nine coasters, remotes, keys,cell phones, mail, or as a decorative centerpiece for your desk or table. To clean your warped vinyl bowl, just wipe with a damp cloth. If you have a problem with static cling - wiping the bowl with a dryer sheet does wonders!( via inoudidsattic etsy.com)
35. 00 USD
DURAN DURAN Upcycled Album Cover Coasters Inoudidsattic Etsy Profile http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=6106525
Blue and White Kitty cat kitten recycled vinyl record 45rpm stencil art clock
This is a one-of-a-kind, 7-inch (45rpm single) recycled vinyl record clock, spray painted with an original stencil design - a mischievous kitty cat. Background is blue with black and white specks of paint, with the cat design printed in white. Clock hour/minute hands are black; second hand sweep is red. Quartz movement takes one AA battery (not included).
22.00 usd
Artbymags etsy profile http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=16718
Note: If your a fan of Racheal Maddow this artist , has some cool pieces . With the political diva's image .
Art with a conscience look pretty funky in your home. If youd like to try your hand at vinyl upcycling I find the bowl is a good starter project . I did it a couple of weeks ago . I will post the link of the site I used as a guide. My first one looked not so great by the second bowl it got the nack .
How to Make a Bowl From a Vinyl Record eHow.com
Great work on this and, uh, surprise - a Duran Duran.
ReplyDeleteMy old roommate, Angelo DiBiase (gone now) was on the road with them. And that's how I met Julie Ann.
Sorry for the loss of your friend Angelo :( I never knew how you and Julie meet.I can see why she considers you a her style guru.Duran Duran for a band I've never meet have brought some very awesome people into my life. I enjoy being apart of blogging community with you. As for the upcycling so much fun to make & wear . Im still learning lol
ReplyDeleteHello, I have some sentimental vinyl records I'd like to have bowls made out of, and maybe other things as well. A custom order of sorts... where can I get help for this?
ReplyDeleteI'll see what I find out for you in the custom order avenue. You can look on etsy vinyl record art section. Some of the artists offer there own creations also custom orders as well. Its nice cause you can see there work first :) The bowls you make yourself pretty easy but its trial and error . I'll post in the comment section here for you. You can message me via our facebook page :)
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