While Ruby Re-Usable remains the diva of the Olympia Dumpster Divers, there are some truly talented trashettes showing off their stuff, and we finally got some pics to show you what Olympia High School students Lily Smith and Teasha Feldman … Continue reading →
Today is the official 2nd birthday of Olympia Dumpster Divers. Ruby Re-Usable started this blog originally as a way to document her HERE TODAY 2006 temporary art installations that were commissioned by the City of Olympia, because there was simply … Continue reading →
In this episode of This Re-Usable Life, we visit an amazing installation created from castoffs by Richard Tracy, aka Rich Art, in Centralia, WA. Ruby Re-Usable has been venturing the 1/2 hour south to Centralia many times since moving to … Continue reading →
Avast there, matey! Ruby Re-Usable will be a special guest artist at the Museum of Glass in Tacoma on the 4th of July for a Tall Ships workshop: mini pirate flags out of sail cloth scraps. We’ll be making sea … Continue reading →
Candy wrappers often become litter and are otherwise garbage to be discarded, but there are ways to even use these overlooked scraps to create fun recycled crafts: Candy Wrapper Crafts features tips on making candy wrapper purses (via Art for … Continue reading →
Since this is “Olympia Dumpster Divers” instead of “obsessive/compulsive pack rats making art out of junk, trendy upcyclers creating green crafts with idealistic intentions and other cheapskates thrifty folks finding inspiration in the free box,” every now and then we … Continue reading →
The EnviroHouse in Tacoma showcases artwork made from at least 95 percent salvaged materials; the 4th recycled content art display opens June 19 with an art reception at the Tacoma Transfer Station, 6 – 8 pm The 20th annual Fremont … Continue reading →
Ruby Re-Usable recommends that you visit the Bellevue Arts Museum this summer to admire the work of Sherri Markovitz and Mandy Greer. We were blown away by Mandy’s newest installation, Dare alla Luce, which involves lots of crazy crocheting to … Continue reading →
Question: Since you are the queen of recycled art, can you tell me what is the general-accepted definition of recycled materials? I have lots of reject copper pieces originally made for my lights that are sitting in a heap. They … Continue reading →
There is a diverse array of junk in the dumpsters, a myriad of recycled materials available to make art, yet Ruby Re-Usable keeps coming back to the plastic, especially the plastic bags. And she is not alone. Check out MadSilence’s … Continue reading →
