Found Object Art
Crafting with Found Objects
If making one-of-a-kind art is your idea of being creative, consider making found object art.
Found objects are everywhere: in nature, on the street, even in the kids' toy box or around the house. Take a look at these found object art projects for some inspiration for your next crafting or art project.
The fun of found object art is making something totally new from the mundane. This bowl is made from a roll of perforated tickets.
Photo Credit: Peggy Hazelwood
One Man's Junk Is Another Man's Art
Do You Make Found Object Art?
Do You Make Found Object Art?
Found Object Art Using Junk
Make Found Object Art with Junk Like This Tin Can Man
Found Object Art Projects Using Junk - Use reclaimed items like bottle caps, washers, nuts, wire, nails, screws
- Bottle Caps Crafts -- Making Art with Bottle Caps
Bottle caps crafts range from simple bottle cap necklaces or magnets to this grand lady shown here with bottle cap arms and legs. I like using metal bottle caps in my crafts, but I've included some links to crafts using plastic bottle caps too, whic - How to Make a Tin Can Man
I adore the funky and absurd, so when I gathered my collection of bottle caps, some rusty wire, and a colorful tin can, I was so happy when this tin can man* emerged. - Metal Washer Art | Decor Hacks
The humble metal washer becomes art when glued to a big canvas. Kristy at I'll get you my pretties bought several bags of washers and arranged them in several different formations before she finally settled on a P monogram (with serif). - How to Make a Hamburger Pendant with Found Objects
If you're fond of food, especially hamburgers and like to wear your food, here's how to make a hamburger pendant with found objects. For this delicious craft, I used bottle caps, nuts, and washers. The craft supplies needed are also minimal: acrylic - How to Make a Wire Cat with Found Objects
I find lots of junk with my long- handled magnet. Today I found almost all the pieces to make this wire cat. He's an alley cat because I found this junk in an alley. I like fiddling around with the junk I find. - Make Bottle Cap Necklaces with Rusty Bottle Caps
I'm on a rust kick lately* First, let me say that I think the patina of rust is pretty. So, lately I've been making bottle cap necklaces with rusty bottle caps. I walk around with my long- handled magnet and find junk. - Rust Dye: How to Dye Fabric with Rusty Objects
It's happened to me before. I've set something metal on cloth and it dried leaving a rust stain. This is never a good thing when you don't plan to add rust to your clothes. But if you like the patina of rust, you can rust dye fabric on purpose to ver
Find Junk with a Magnet
I have a long-handled magnet, which is great for finding metal that contains iron.
Get a telescoping magnet (that closes up to be short when not in use and extends so it's long when in use). Keep it in the car. You never know when you'll happen upon a great alley or field full of junk.
Seriously, finding junk with a magnet is fun! Bottle caps, springs from ink pens, nails, screws, washers, nuts, odd bits of stuff are just waiting to be found. Don't forget to take along a bag to hold your found objects!
Found Objects from Nature
Rocks Are Free Found Objects for Crafting or Art
Crafting with Found Objects in Nature - Sea glass, pinecones, rocks
- Authentic Sea Glass Jewelry
It's summertime and the hottest fashion accessory this year is authentic sea glass jewelry. In warm ambers, brilliant yellows, rich reds and blues that rival the colors of the ocean itself, these colorful bits of glass add a touch of the seashore to - Pinecone Crafts
I love the look of pinecones, all by themselves. This vintage planter full of pinecones sits on my living room floor. But if you want to get creative, make some pinecone crafts. This relatively free craft medium lets you go crazy for cheap! - Rock Painting -- How to Paint Rocks
I saw an article online about rock painting and decided that I had to try that! I don't consider myself to be artistic at all, but I do love crafts. I have no problem trying new things (or stopping if I am no good at it!). I figured painting on rocks - Halloween Rock Painting
Halloween rock painting is an easy holiday craft that can turn out great (if you're actually talented) or so so if you're like me and have little to no talent (see photo).
Craft Supplies for Found Object Art
Add some new items like wire, earring wires, and more to use your found objects in an entirely new way.
One fun way to use lovely found objects is to wire wrap found objects like sea glass and marbles and stone.
Craft Supplies for Found Object Art
Use glue, paint, finishes like Mod Podge for your found object projects.
Do You Pick Up Found Objects? - Come on, admit it! No one will know how you voted!
Do You Pick Up Found Objects?
Found Object Art Using Things from Around the House
Found Object Art from Stuff Around the House - Use Toys, Tins, Kitchen Wares, Old Records
- Vintage with Laces: From Trash to Trees
- Found Object Mosaic Wall Art
I've been enthralled with mosaic art using found objects since I was a kid. This project is a great way to share mosaic with your kids. It's a fun and easy project but the best part is that it uses up lots of odds and ends that tend to gather in and - Crafts Using Tins
Do you have empty tins that you hate to just throw away? These crafts using tins will give you lots of ideas for putting these little containers to good use. You may have tins sitting on your kitchen shelf that hold tea, spices, or cookies or any num - Assemblage Made of Found Objects
A kitchen assemblage called Blueberry by What the Folk Art. - Making Record Bowls
What is a record bowl? It's a bowl made from a vinyl lp record that has been melted into a bowl shape. Beat up records that might otherwise have been thrown away get a new lease on life as something else.
How to Use Found Objects
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