Discarded and repurposed materials can be transformed into some of the most unique art and craft pieces. We have several books in our collection to inspire, instruct, and celebrate green craftiness.
62 Projects to Make with a Dead Computer (and other discarded electronics) by Randy Sarafan
What can you do with discarded cell phones, diskettes, motherboards, and other unwanted electronics? This book provides illustrated step by step instructions for both practical and over the top creations.
1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse by Garth Johnson
This is a gallery of artistic color photographs. Displayed are sculpture, furniture, everyday objects and jewelry made out of alternative and trash items ranging from cinder blocks & banana stickers to books & Barbie Doll parts.
Knit Green: 20 Projects & Ideas for Sustainability
This book provides resources to green up the art of knitting,including a discussion of sustainable yarns and alternative fibers. Included are 20 patterns for projects using these yarns as well as projects that help reduce waste.
AlternaCrafts by Jessica Vitkus
How do you make wallets out of food wrappers and juice pouches? What about jewelry make from bottlecaps, or purses made from blue jeans? This is a family friendly book with instructions for 20 simple and trendy projects.
Eco-Craft: Recycle, Recraft, Restyle by Susan Wasinger
The projects in this book use discarded materials to create unique and stylish items for the home. It provides step by step instructions with color photographs and lists materials needed.
Stupid Sock Creatures by John Murphy
What fun are mismatched socks! Striped ones, argyle pattered, solid colors, gym socks. This book has charming photography and instruction on making fictional sock creature friends.
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