Artfully Transforming Bottles & Plates

Say yes to reclaiming creativity! For crafters at all levels from beginner to advanced, here are 75 environmentally friendly, beautiful, and innovative projects that upcycle and transform your discards. Use a wide assortment of craft materials and techniques, from marbling to chalkboard paints to kintsugi, to upcycle the bottles in your recycling bin or the plates that were dropped on the way to the table. Make lovely decorative and useful items that may even become heirlooms. As reclaiming and reusing materials becomes ever more important, these creations offer rejuvenation not only for materials, but for you and your living space. The first projects focus on glass bottle use; learn how to make elegant olive bowls, cocktail glasses, cookie jars, gorgeous illumination for your outdoor dining, and much more. The second group of projects transforms your china, porcelain, and other ceramic tableware, whether it's showing signs of wear, is broken, or just doesn't match. Learn to make clocks, charming signs, neon-marbled chargers, wedding keepsakes, and much more. With this book full of beauty, reclaim not only used wine bottles and teacups, but your crafting joy.