Salvaged Rubbish Displayed

Our Apartment buildings has an unusual rubbish drop spot. From it we have found and given new life to a myriad of objects. In getting ready for several art fairs, some of my lucky finds have come in handy .

old frames- to frames with a new life

• pulled nails and molded bits

• scrubbed with soapy water

• gently sanded surface

• wiped glass, preserved in this one

• cut fresh backboard and matting

• added my original art

crib railings- to display screen

• dusted rails

• drilled one end for barrel screws- stepped up from small bit to stepped drilled bit

• cut sanded, and attached feet and legs

• wrapped washi paper covers

• added hanging hooks and art

feet & planks- to display riser

• measured small plank against table top plank

• marked plank for screws and pegs

• drilled with stepped bits

• twisted barrel bolts into holes

• screwed feet in place

• placed on table and cover with jewelry and etched bottles

Check out your own rubbish drop spots and recycling centers. You never know what you might find.