Includes bibliographical references.

1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse contains a cutting edge collection the most inventive work being made with re-used, upcycled, and already existing materials. Artists and crafters have always been recyclers, but for many, it has not only become a thrifty choice, it has become a moral imperative. The work in this book ranges from clever and humble personal accessories to unique and important large-scale works of art, including paper art, fashion, jewelry, housewares, interiors, and installations.--publisher. Contains the work being made using re-used, upcycled, and already existing materials. This book features the work that ranges from personal accessories to large-scale works of art, and from simple crafts, to more technical applications of reuse.