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Welcome to creative-recycling.co.uk |
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Written by Administrator
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Apr 11, 2007 at 05:12 PM |
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The aim of creative recycling is to produce
useful, practical and decorative artefacts from recycled materials and
discarded objects. It is important for the products to retain the
character of the original source materials and not become bland and
anonymous,for example the wood that I use from demolished buildings can
contain nail holes , nails themselves and other blemishes depending upon
its condition when recovered.
Most materiels in common usage can be recycled ,but wood and metal
are particularly suitable, because of their strong and distinct original
character.However cardboard and plastics also have potential.
The sources of materials vary, , demolition sites ,skips etc are
very good and sometimes clients supply their own materials for
commissions,for example the large table shown was deigned and made from
wood reclaimed from a demolished church.Some of the small circular boxes
are made from sections of cast iron drainpipe reclaimed from a 19th
century house.
I try to use as much recycled material as possible in my
designs,this means the material has been used for at least once for
another purpose,for example wood will have been used for construction or
furniture etc .Elements such as clock mechanisms and furniture hardware
are new,finishing materials and adhesives likewise.
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Last Updated ( May 01, 2007 at 09:48 PM )
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Written by Administrator
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Apr 07, 2007 at 03:55 PM |
Welcome to the Creative-Recycling gallery. To browse the gallery click on the pictures tab at the top or use the arrows at the sides to navigate though the gallery.
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Last Updated ( May 08, 2007 at 12:59 PM )
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