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Lost-n-Found Interesting found objects find new life as objets d'art. From "Creative Juice" episode DCRJ-501

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With a little know-how and a lot of creativity, ordinary found objects can become personal, distinctive works of art.

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Framed Found Objects

Framed Found Objects

Materials:

framed newspaper or magazine ads, children’s book pages, wrapping paper, album covers, etc.
picture frames
sardine cans
glue stick
small found objects
heavy-duty glue, such as E6000
awl
scrap ribbon and/or rattail cording

1. Arrange the pictures (attach layered images with a glue stick) (figure A).

2. For a three-dimensional frame, empty a sardine can, paint inside and outside and layer small found objects in the can (figure B).

3. Using an awl, punch a hole in the top of the can (figure C). Thread both ends of a piece of ribbon or rattail cording through to the inside of the can and knot ends.

Figure A

Figure B

Figure C

4. Glue ribbon/cording to secure in place.

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RESOURCES :

Gallery Glass and Folk Art Acrylic Craft Paint
Plaid
Website: www.plaidonline.com

Redi Led
Redi Led
Plaid
Website: www.plaidonline.com

Liquid Leading
Plaid
Website: www.plaidonline.com

Aleen's Original Tacky Glue (Duncan Enterprises)
Website: www.duncancrafts.com

E6000 Glue
Eclectic Products, Inc.
Website: eclecticproducts.com

American Traditions Chalkboard Paint
Valspar Corporation
Website: www.valspar.com