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Sunday, February 14, 2016

Does burlap work in contemporary decor?

Ideas for using burlap in crafty, country decor have taken over my Pinterest feed lately. My own decor is a mix of contemporary and mid-century modern with a generous application of contemporary art. Burlap just doesn't seem to fit with that mix. But wait... just tell me something doesn't work, and I am on a journey to prove otherwise.

Currently in my art practice I am questioning public expectations for certain materials. Perhaps that's why I am thinking about burlap. All those country/homey pins for burlap got me thinking about raising the ante, by taking burlap out of its country comfort level.

So let's explore the question.

I like burlap because it ...

has texture;
is a natural fibre from the jute plant;
is a renewable product because of its source;
is available in several neutral colours and can be dyed;
is relatively inexpensive;
can be used without sewing;
accepts paint well;
comes in a variety of widths and qualities;
has an open weave for introducing different materials into design.

On the other side are several drawbacks...

it is smelly;
cheaper varieties are very coarse;
it is usually stiff and doesn't gather well;
the weave is uneven

Here's a collection of commercially produced products using burlap. Obviously, this isn't the burlap you wrap your trees with in fall!

There are also lots of options for DIYers or to purchase from sites like ETSY.

Pillows

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Window Treatments

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Runner

Bedskirt

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Art

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Now it's your turn....

Friday, July 11, 2014

How to DIY wall clock with your hands, 20 creative ideas

Accessories Clocks handmade wall decor

See 20 of cool and creative wall clock with own hands, and how to make wall clocks with the best diy ideas for wall clock, diy wall clocks

Whether it is for aesthetic or that we use for the organization of time, time is a customary part of the house each of us. stores find thousands of models in colorful, simple, unique, elegant, but often a particular piece costs more than we are willing to spend. Therefore, today we present some ideas that you can put yourself in practice. You only need a clock mechanism, which you can purchase in stores and various tools and accessories that will be needed depending on the model you choose to made.

Creative wall clock diy ideas with your hands:

Cool wall Clocks "to the nines"

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How to DIY wall clock with your hands

At the first i suggest this great article for wall clocks

Modern decorative wall clocks

Creative diy wall clock ideas, Clock "book head"

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Clock wheel, diy wall clocks from recycled materials

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Cushion sewing clock, creative wall clocks with your hands

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Clock enthusiasts shoes (consider a female!), cool wall clocks

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handmade wall clocks, Crochet Clock

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decorative modern wall clock, Frames clocks

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Still kitchen wall clocks diy ideas

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diy kitchen wall clocks from recycled materials

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Collage Clock, diy wall clocks

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Clock model made from toilet paper tubes

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Reuse old magazines, intertwined pages and converts them into a nice wall clocks

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The clock that reminds you of your loved ones

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Diy clocks from bowls

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Diy unusual wall clocks with your hands

Wooden plate, turned in a splendid wall clocks diy ideas

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Playful Clock, it's one of cool wall clocks

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All you need for making this wall wood clock cunt sticks of wood and glue

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The clock always showing teatime

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The clock-tree

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Modern wall clock styles and ideas

unusual diy wall clocks , Ecological clock, cardboard

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Cool recycled art and crafts with their hands

Crafts ideas handmade Recycled Materials

Recycled art or recycled sculpture art , Do not rush to throw empty cans, plastic bottles, beer cans and tin cups. Of this debris can make original crafts with their hands

Helmut Smits is a multidisciplinary visual artist based in the Netherlands. Packaging of all kind seems to fascinate him, at least enough to serve as components for his modern recycled sculptures art and art installations. I like the idea of making use of old tins, cans or bottles in a creative way.