Unusual Mediums

Oils, marble, porcelain… Tried and true materials that have been around for centuries. The results are gorgeous, but maybe a little predictable. My topic this week is on materials and art that mix it up and make you go, “that’s made out of what?” Check out these conversation starters!

Recycled Skateboard Necklace by sevenply

This necklace is super cute, but I bet if it weren’t for the caption you’d never guess it was made from a skateboard. Now you can keep your skater vibe with you, even in formal occasions.

Chalkboard Skull in Jet Black by iamhome

Everyone needs a message board, but about the last place I’d think to write, “We went to the store,” is on a faux human skull. But not iamhome! They’ve been selling these skulls since late 2010 and now hundreds of people have unique (and morbid) message centers in their homes. Their skulls come in dozens of colors, including a realistic bone shade.

Folded Book Art Sculpture – Stylized Bird by RecycledReads

RecycledReads creates sculpture from books, by folding each page in a precise spot. This bird is mind-blowing and took 1600 folds and 800 pages to create. They also take requests for custom words and initals!

Nuclear Bomb Necklace by pokapop

I’m a total post-apocalyptic nerd, so this necklace is right up my alley. It’s in the form of a nuclear bomb and is made from recycled bullet shells!

Tiny Ghosties Love Tic Tac Toe Game Set by ooty

Ceramic is not an unusual medium, but I’ve never seen a ceramic tic tac toe game before, nor one so kawaii! I have ordered from ooty several times before and I just love her little ghosts.

The Film Lover’s Earrings by InGodsHands

If you’re a film snob, you’ve got to love these earrings made from real aged film strips. I love the little silver hearts at the bottom.

Red Heart Concrete and Clear Glass Necklace by DrCraze

I never thought concrete could be converted to something pretty, but DrCraze seems to have a talent for just that. I love this gorgeous red heart. The shop has an array of jewelry in different shapes including clouds, broken hearts, and more.

I Rub Dead Fish T-Shirt by irubdeadfish

A pretty fish on a shirt. Not too unusual. Until you realize the print was made with an ancient Japanese technique called gyotaku, which involves painting directly onto a fish and then applying it to your canvas. I can’t believe the details. You can see every fin ridge, every bump and speckle. These shirts are awesome!

The Thinker by leuckit

This little Thinker is not made of bronze and marble, but he’s definitely a work of art and is really cute! He was made from recycled parts, including silverware, and sits on a vintage candy tin.

For more unexpected art, check out the treasury below!

Thorn Earrings lenastudio $45.00	Real Baby Octopus T… kursekreations $10.00	vintage no 8 pool b… lepoo $60.00	bottle cap earrings… markaplan $77.77
Nintendo Belt Buckl… SweetgyrlDesig… $15.00	Felted Picture – La… realfaery $45.00	Recycled Metal Bott… toughandtwiste… $28.00	Rose Sculpture steamplanet $25.00

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