Welcome to upcycleDZINE
This is an independent upcycling blog that has proven to be a clever upcycle inspiration source for design and art ideas created by repurposing discarded items and giving them more value. This blog shows proves why upcycling is important and what the benefits are of repurposing.
DON'T MISS
Fun Ways to Upcycle Old Photos
In this day and age where everything is digital, many see printing photos as wasteful. Indeed, Amateur Photographer points out that, while there are some aspects...
MilkClover1: upcycled milk containers lamp by Gilbert de Rooij
It has been a while since my latest upcycle lighting design MilkLantern. Again this design is made by using plastic milk containers. And just like the last time...
LIGHTING
MilkFlowery lampshade by Gilbert de Rooij
Finally the day has come to show you my first upcycle design attempt. A few months ago I started to collect discarded plastic milk...
Porca miseria!: porcelain chandelier by Ingo Maurer
Two weeks ago upcycleDZINE showed a real upcycle design classic and I told you that I would soon show you another one. Well today I'm...
HOMEWARE
RADAR: revolving chair out of reclaimed wood by Carlos Motta
Wood is a natural material we often take for granted. Most people don't think about it's origin when they buy furniture made out of...
DIY: Wooden Clothes Hangers Rack by Courtney Schutz
When I search for upcycle design I always come across the most beautiful and inventive upcycle pieces. Some beautifully pieced together and other real...
UPCYCLE IDEAS | DIY
DIY: Suitcase Coffee Table by Dylan Eastman
If you're the lucky owner of a vintage suitcase or trunk and don't know what to do with it, than this might be an...
26 upcycle ideas using plastic
In this group-post number thirty-four, you’ll find 26 unique upcycle design ideas using plastic. upcycleDZINE is a blog that focuses on showing what upcycle design is...
FASHION
Mesmerizing lace fashion made out of electrical wires
Today I'm glad to show you something very unique and totally different from what you usually see here on upcycleDZINE. First of all, it's...
Plane to Product: KLM upcycled by Design Academy Eindhoven
Early last year upcycleDZINE featured a post about old KLM uniforms being upcycled. Until today that was one of the top five most popular...
ART | MUSIC
CLOCHE SOFA: sewage pipe furniture by Carlo Sampietro
Rough, sturdy, robust, used, rusty, raw. These words come to mind when seeing today's upcycle design piece. It reminds me a bit of the...
E-waste upcycled into amazing e-art
Today I want to focus on a waste stream that's going bigger and bigger. Of course, there's an enormous plastic waste problem. But there's...
EDITOR'S PICK
DIY: Upcycle plastic into DROP lampshade by Gilbert de Rooij
Finally I'm able to show you another upcycle design lampshade I made. I've tried lots of designs, none of them gave me the result...
