Upcycled: to convert found objects into something better - new and useful. To raise the value of a recycled item.
Synonym: refurbish, enhance
Recycled: to convert used (including vintage) materials into something new and useful.
Synonym: salvage, reclaim
Redesigned: to enhance something by changing it from its original state.
Synonym: remake, reassemble, make over
I think it would be entirely possible to use all three to define a newly designed piece.
For example:
While my mom is out on her adventures she is always on the lookout for unusual pieces of jewelry, art, and other things. Quite often she finds jewelry that needs a little TLC such as a broken necklace or bracelet, or vintage pieces that need a little help.
Recently, she came across a necklace that looks as though someone had spent some time making it. There are some great beads in it like, semiprecious gemstones, pipestone, shell heishi, clay, glass, and a few metal beads/findings. I think it would be an interesting bracelet but it's too long and it's too short for a necklace. The design doesn't quite flow right either.
In working with this piece I will be recycling it, as it is used and someone was discarding it. I will be upcycling it as, I intend to improve it, and add value to it. I will also be redesigning it so the beads, colors, and textures are more fluid.
I will post a pictue of the newly designed piece in a week or so - or as soon as I am finished. I haven't quite decided which design I want to go with.
Keep warm! Us midwesterners are in for another artic blast - blizzard nonsense for the next few days.
Talk to you later,
Jen
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