Used material has a story to tell. Take it up and spin it further. Grossklaus_Upcycling


Sonntag, 24. März 2019

Plug and no socket

The bags are typically quickly done, but the handles and the fastener are always an issue. What to use? This time I re-used some old cable and broken earplugs for the lock. I am definitely having fun!








Samstag, 16. März 2019

Bottle caps against polio

Visiting the local library last week I came across this 4/5 empty box of bottle caps asking people to donate them. I learned that there is this initiative Deckel drauf which has been collecting caps for some time now to generate funds for polio vaccinations. 500 caps equal one vaccination. As my collection box in the basement was overflowing anyhow, I immediately donated the whole lot - and forgot to photograph it properly 😒. It was about twice the amount of caps fitting into the official collection box and certainly at least worth one vaccination😊.
I always had a feeling that those caps are good for something and had collected them for years now - much to the amusement of my colleagues at work. So far, I have used them for some artwork -  and supplied my colleagues for the tree which we made for our dull stairway at work.

https://grossklaus-arts-and-crafts.blogspot.com/2015/01/je-suis-charlie.html
https://grossklaus-arts-and-crafts.blogspot.com/2016/12/christmas-bottle-cap-tree.html

Samstag, 2. März 2019

Point to...


With my partner, we recently came up with the "Sawblade clock". As you buy clockworks in twos, I wanted to make one from my trash material as well. Here you go: orange nets, packing material and a computer mouse chip which still clicks.