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Recycled Automobile Hoods -turned into tables

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

The Weld House takes sheet metal from 20 year+ old cars and turns it into wild tables, beds, armoires and more. They do a lot of custom work and will help you find the perfect color of metal to build your dream piece of furniture.
Here’s a before:
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and after:
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See more work with works in progress on their flickr page ...your imagination will be fueled and your wallet will never forgive you.
Tables start at $750.00 and Beds start at $1500.00 at The Weld House

Recycled Fox Fur Ring

Sunday, July 26th, 2009

eco friendly ring
This just cracks me up! Made of 50% baby alpaca/50% merino wool and topped with creamy recycled fox fur.
$25.00 at Sara Lagace’s Etsy Shop

Barrelly Made It – Recycled Chairs

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

recycled chairs
From down the street in San Diego, the “Barrelly Made It” chair is made from 99% recycled materials. Each piece is lovingly made by hand from recycled wine barrels. They are signed and numbered. True works of art! – not just art! ...eco-friendly art!
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Check the website for prices at Barrelly Made It

Recycled Jewelry from Dirty Librarian

Sunday, July 19th, 2009

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From designer Susan Domelsmith comes a unique spin on eco-friendly jewelry that is created from reworked vintage costume jewelry that is hand picked from dead-stock and second-hand sources. These deconstructed and reconfigured necklaces, bracelets and earrings are comprised of vintage chains and charms that have been given a new look through draping, knotting and tangling that are perfect for casual or formal wear.
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Top piece named “Manuscript” is $195.00 and bottom piece named “Stacks” is $195.00 can be found at Dirty Librarian Chains

Found via Kami Gray

Recycled Typewriter Ball Earrings

Tuesday, July 14th, 2009

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Created by hand from vintage IBM Selectric typewriter balls….a sure-fire conversation piece for the uber eco techy gals in the audience…..
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They look like metal, but actually are made of plastic and are not too heavy …they come in lots of cool colors!!
$40.00 for the ball shape and $22.00 for the ‘partial ball’ shape at KittenLab’s Etsy Shop

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