#upcycled canvas

[danneroni]

🌀🌈 SPIRAL 🌈🌀

Painting collab with Colorfole

Available for grabs in my Etsy shop 🎨🖌️ danneroni.etsy.com

[cicada-heart]

jackalope and spiderweb tote 🕸️

hand printed muslin and felt patch, stitched onto bag made from salvaged cotton ❤️

etsy

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🦇🖤Finished, just need to varnish him when he's dry. This will be up for purchase in the morning🖤🦇

[steviegayparade]

I'M BUILDING A DOLLHOUSE ☺ Part 4!!

My dollhouse series is expanding rapidly and I couldn’t be more thrilled!!

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[eppujensen]

Wow – this basket is actually an upcycled Kleenex (tissue) box and jute twine plus a DIY liner from canvas drop cloth. Tutorial by Tammy at Southern Flair Crafts.

[sacredfolly-blog]

Gemini Flash Sale Continues

Flash Art Sale Summer is almost here – energy is moving! Making way for new creative realities.  Arizona Art Sky Pixel and Buddha Beach and Autumn’s Rise are paintings I created while living in Flagstaff, Arizona. Twenty-five percent off until June 21st, 2025 New York ArtEmbrace, Beckett, King of the Parking Angels – Song for Henry Diamond, Sunset Sparks, and Seed of Consciousness were all…

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Turn junk mail into a more canvas-like material, here are some methods to try:

1. Junk Mail "Paper Mache Board"

Since you don’t want to sew pieces together, this method compresses multiple layers into a sturdy, single piece:

How to Make It:

Shred or tear junk mail into small pieces.

Soak it in a mix of PVA glue and water (roughly 1:1).

Spread the pulp onto a flat, non-stick surface (like plastic or wax paper).

Press it down with a rolling pin or a heavy board to compact it.

Let it dry completely before gessoing.

✅ Pros: Cheap, sturdy, textured like heavy watercolor paper ❌ Cons: Takes time to dry fully, can be bumpy without pressure

2. Laminated Junk Mail Canvas

If you want a smooth, flexible, canvas-like surface, you can fuse layers of junk mail into a thick sheet.

How to Make It:

Stack several layers of paper (newsprint, mail flyers, etc.).

Apply a generous layer of PVA glue or acrylic matte medium between layers.

Press under a heavy object (books, weights) to keep it flat while drying.

Once dry, gesso the surface to prep for painting.

✅ Pros: Smooth, customizable thickness, flexible ❌ Cons: Needs drying time, not as stretchable as traditional canvas

3. Junk Mail "Fabric" Using Glue or Gel Medium

Want something more cloth-like? This method softens the paper so it bends and behaves more like canvas.

How to Make It:

Soak junk mail pages in a diluted fabric stiffener, acrylic medium, or watered-down PVA glue.

Layer sheets together while damp, pressing them flat.

Once dry, coat with gesso for a paint-ready surface.

✅ Pros: Can be stretched over a frame, durable ❌ Cons: Might still need reinforcing if you want a large surface

4. Use Plastic Bags to Reinforce It

If you want something waterproof and flexible, you can fuse thin plastic (like grocery bags) between layers of junk mail.

How to Make It:

Lay a thin plastic sheet (like a cut-up grocery bag) between junk mail layers.

Iron over it (low heat, parchment paper on top) to melt the plastic and bind the layers.

Gesso the surface before painting.

✅ Pros: Cheap, durable, semi-flexible ❌ Cons: Heat-sensitive, might wrinkle if overheated

Your Current Method is Solid

Honestly, gessoing card stock from junk mail is already a killer idea. If it’s holding up and taking paint well, then longevity might not be a huge issue. Gesso itself adds durability, and since you pin it down to keep it flat, warping shouldn't be a big problem. You could also try:

Adding extra layers of gesso for more strength.

Spray-sealing finished paintings to add longevity.

Experimenting with glue or acrylic medium layers before gessoing to add more flexibility.

If you ever want bigger surfaces, try gluing multiple pieces together with PVA or gel medium before gessoing. That would create a large, seamless panel without sewing.

[cherryidalina]

Madden Girl Recycle Canvas Bag

TRADED/SOLD

[mcmadcanvas]

Heres the yarn from the sleeves, unwound, washed, dried, then rewrapped!

One of the sleeves got EXTREMELY tangled while i was rewrapping, and i had to cut the string to survive. The small ball is everything that was tangled together, maybe 1/3 of the total piece of yarn.

There's soooooo much more yarn than I thought there'd be after unwinding and unkinking even just the sleeves! I haven't even touched the front and back panels yet, and I know it'll probably quadruple or quintuple the yarn shown here!

Watched some videos about how to unwind thrifted sweaters for cheap, good-quality yarn and found a beautiful Miku Blue, 100% Cashmere, 2ply sweater for $6. :)

[myheadphonesareneverloudenough]

poison headcanons?

let’s fuckin go.

probably the most popular hc: Poison is non-binary. their gender is nonexistent.

they/them pronouns and gender neutral terms. but sometimes they appreciate Kobra calling them his sister.

half japanese.

their signature colour is yellow, but their hair is dyed red because it’s Kobra’s favourite colour.

^theyre extremely devoted to keeping their hair as red as possible. the smallest sliver of brown roots NEED to be bleached and dyed red.

Poison cares so much about others to a fault. they’d gladly sacrifice their own needs to help someone they love.

has a derealisation disorder, and tends to slip out of their own mind as an escape from difficult issues. dissociating used to be really dangerous for them, but since teaming up with the Fab Four, they have people to take care of them when it happens.

Poison’s an artist who will use absolutely anything as a canvas. every inch of the diner’s inner walls are covered in paint. they repainted the Trans Am with new designs like 6 times.

they go by ‘Poison’. the only person who calls them ‘Party’ is Kobra. the team calls them ‘Pois’. Ghoul calls them ‘Red’.

their favourite pastime is looting city dumpsters for craft supplies and clothes to upcycle.

BL/Ind had their eyes on Poison before they escaped the city. had they stayed behind, Poison would definitely be a Scarecrow by now.

to the Girl, Poison is the most parental out of the Fab Four. they refer to the Girl as their daughter most of the time.

part of their instinct to take care of the Girl comes from basically raising Kobra their entire childhood.

snakebite piercings.

at some point they rocked a mullet. i don’t know when, but i know it happened.

Poison and Jet kick Ghoul and Kobra out of the diner at least once a month for a no boys allowed party.

they struggled with their spirituality for a long time in the desert, but after some self discovery and some help from Jet, they found themself getting pretty connected to the Witch.

Poison and Kobra share a room in the diner. Poison says it’s because Kobra can’t be alone, but it’s really Poison that can’t fall asleep without knowing that Kobra is okay.

the self proclaimed best driver of the Fab Four.

if it was safe to do so, Poison would exclusively wear shorts and skirts. but of course they need protection on missions, which is where the skinny jeans come in.

the Girl sleeps on the foot of Poison’s bed, curled up like a puppy. she likes it this way.

[danneroni]

Upcycled Canvas 🙂🌎✨

[jesterpunk]

Bless This Gay Mess 🌈💦🩷 , 2024

Acryllic, Colour Pencil, Posca, Metallic Marker, Copic marker, Upcycled Printer Ink. On upcycled canvas.

[littlealienproducts]

Handmade one of a kind upcycled cotton canvas by ShopBunnyHill

[maya-serr]

Love great design without breaking the bank? Try these room ideas now!

DIY Art – Frame fabric scraps or create abstract canvas.

Upcycled Finds – Revamp thrifted furniture with a fresh coat of paint.

Greenery – Add in-budget indoor plants for vibrant color. These room ideas keep costs low and impact high. Unlock more room ideas to refresh on a dime!

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