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Welcome to the Upcycle Design Lab. I craft with recycled, repurposed, and unwanted materials. There is a lot of experimenting with trash and recyclables to make them "new" again. If you enjoy reusing, repairing, and re-imagining old items, I hope you will stick around and check out some of my other Upcycling tutorials and join those of us who are rethinking the things we throw away.
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Find out all about my first craft show experience - • Craft Show Vendor Appl...
Second craft show re-cap - • 4 Insights I learned f...
To learn more about glass fusing in a microwave kiln, check out this playlist - • ♻Fuse Glass in Your MI...
*Dragonfly (original) - • Dragonfly Christmas Or...
*New Dragonfly - Tutorial Comming Soon
*Tin Can Christmas Ornaments - • Homemade Christmas Orn...
*Tin Can Earrings - • How to make recycled m...
*Watch Face Earrings - • Simple Watch Face Earr...
Bonus Projects
*Aluminum Can Hoop Earrings - • DIY Simple Hoop Earrin...
*Aluminum Can Garden Markers - • How to Make Embossed A...
*Aluminum Can Journal Covers - • How to make Beautiful ...
*Wine Cork Reindeer - • Wine Cork Crafts - Cor...
*Aluminum Can Embossed Earrings - • DIY Embossed Metal Ear...
*Making Beads From Aluminum Cans - • Upcycled Metal Beads -...
*Beaded Aluminum Can Jewelry - • Upcycled Jewelry Tutor...
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[@CraftyRecycler]

Thank you for sharing this. I never even knew a microwave kiln existed. Beautiful work!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks. I guess they have been around for a long time. But I was surprised when I heard about them too. I have really enjoyed mine even though I can only make very small projects.

[@galleta_2024]

Thank you for sharing your talents. Very generous of you. Best wishes for a great 2024

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching. Best wishes for your 2024 as well.

[@Jen-CelticWarrior]

A mobile out of the dragonflies or tin can ornaments would be gorgeous 💕

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Jen - That is a fun idea. Thanks for watching.

[@debbralehrman5957]

Agreed👍🏼

[@IntrepidInkweaver]

Ooo, I love the aluminum covers on the notebooks!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@janicewink4614]

I think your items are lovely. I would definitely shop your table at a craft fair.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Janice 😊

[@carlaradke4066]

I love how you use the entire can! Very ingenious.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Carla - thanks for watching. 🙂

[@joycepugh5347]

All lovely - I have no problem making thing for craft shows - just pricing them - thank you for sharing these lovely ideas

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks so much 😊

[@debirice7405]

Love the Dragon Flies!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@sharonzotoff3975]

The watch face earrings are sooo cute!! I'm heading over to watch that video. I'd love to try them just for myself.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Sharon - I hope you enjoy the project 😊

[@leslyeschoenhuth1107]

* Interesting.. I didn't know about the little Kiln for melting glass. Thanks for the Ideas..

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching 🙂

[@angelinalozada189]

Thank You from Puerto Rico.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

I am so happy you enjoyed the video. Thanks 😊

[@pamh.5705]

I particularly like the fused glass pendant & earrings set! Lovely!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Pam 🙂

[@annenyman678]

I love the dragonflies!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@melindamckechnie7042]

Love the clocks ideas as much as the tin can crafts wow

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks so much 😊

[@betsygray9505]

Wow! Really beautiful creative items! ❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@syngen462]

I have so many small pieces of off-cut glass from mosaicing. Love the glass fusing kiln because it would be perfect to create some unique mosaic glass tiles with those small pieces. Thank you for sharing!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. I am happy your are inspired.

[@otshea]

Love what your doing Cindy! Thank you for sharing such a beautiful way to upcycle cans! You're an inspiration!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks that is so nice of you to say. 🙂🙂

[@rightbrainaffairs3456]

Thanks! Just wanted to say you are wonderfully inspirational, extremely talented and an excellent teacher❣️ Thank you 😊

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks so much for your comment and the super thanks. 🙂🙂🙃

[@alemapretsof]

You are so clever! Thank you for sharing these ideas, which made my own creative juices flow.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

I'm so glad! Thanks for watching 😊

[@Teresa-K]

Very unique crafts! A lot of ingenuity went in to designing these crafts. Love them.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Teresa 😊

[@lucyandlily4197]

Your soooo talented…..absolutely love the recycled aspect of your crafts!!! And appreciate the inspo!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment. I am happy you are inspired.

[@samanthasandefer4995]

Thank you for sharing! Absolutely adorable creations!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Samantha - thanks so much for watching. I happy you enjoyed my quirky projects. 😊

[@evonnegutierrez8041]

You're so creative and talented! Thank you for sharing some amazing, fun ideas! Hugs to you

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

That is so kind of you to say. Thank so much. 🙂

[@kathleen7849]

Thank you so much. These are great ideas that expand on some I've already been working on.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Kathleen - thanks for watching. I am happy you found some inspiration.

[@sharonanderson945]

The colors are vivid!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching.

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Thank you so much Cindy, I really really enjoyed watching you showing us all these different ways to make brilliant thing’s from cans and fused glass. I’d really really love ❤️ to see more on the fused glass. Please stay safe and well too xxx Mags ❤❤❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

I happy you enjoyed these projects.

[@cynthiaruffino5384]

Very clever and unique crafts!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@aprilmartin520]

So adorable. I have a nickel allergy and when I go to a craft show I never look at the jewelry. What your making is beautiful and creative. Your little deer family was sweet!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi April - thanks so much for watching.

[@joycestandige5724]

Very cute and clever. Thanks for sharing!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Joyce - thanks for watching.

[@justmelissa7010]

I love your ideas!!!!❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thank you! 😊

[@jgfreer8322]

@Upcycle Design Lab Thank you - this is such an inspiration and help! You showed me so much that is easily accessible and doable and I am excited for us to explore your channel and give these crafts a try! Subscribed - warm hugs to you, from over in Africa ❤ xx

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi and welcome JG. I am so happy to have you join my youtube family. It's amazing to hear that my content is reaching people around the globe. Thanks for watching.

[@leahknapp1624]

thank you for some really fun jewelry making ideas! very creative!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Nicole - thanks for watching 🙂

[@susanbishop344]

Love her ideas. Wish she showed how she made these.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Susan - there are links to the tutorials for all the items in the description of this video. Let me know if there is something you can't find and I can give you the direct link. 🙂

[@christinelarson1514]

You are so incredibly talented. I just love your creations ❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Christine 😊

[@jodibetcher5245]

💕 Thank you, for sharing!💕

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching

[@margareth1504]

Great video, so interesting, opened my minds eye on what you were able to do to inspire us too. Amazing

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching

[@rileneday]

So wonderful for you to share your best sellers and other ideas❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@mariadelgado4596]

How beautiful works you make , 👏👏👏

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Maria - thanks so much.

[@niahoward1920]

Wow, this is great !Thank you ! Subscribed💕

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Nia - Welcome 🙂 Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@niahoward1920]

@@UpcycleDesignLab , it is my pleasure. Glad to be here!

[@lindatoews5265]

Such a great inspiration, thank you!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Linda 😊

[@2222dw]

These are great

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Delaine 😊

[@CeeCeeG]

You make beautiful jewelry! ❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks so much 😊

[@CeeCeeG]

@@UpcycleDesignLab your so welcome!

[@devin4129]

You are so incredibly creative! Im feeling so inspired! Thank you so much for sharing your tips and tricks!! ❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Devin - Thanks so much I am so happy to hear you are inspired. Hope you have some fun creating.

[@gabrielleschmidt1435]

🎉Great ideas!Thanks for sharing!😊

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@ileanafigueroa8685]

Thanks so much for sharing your unique affordable ideas to all of us. Congratulations

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@thelionandthebee1933]

I love your imagination!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks sometimes my wheels do spin in crazy directions 🙂

[@sharondonelow5364]

Great ideas, thank you!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching.

[@kfitz192]

You are so talented!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

So kind of you to say. 🙂

[@Pherine1]

Lovely video, thanks for sharing, you can also cut pop cans with a sizzix machine then emboss the shape with the embossing folders 😀

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. I am very curious about about the sizzix machines but I have never used one. Just another toy for my wish list. 🙂

[@dianadevlin3717]

Gorgeous work!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Diana 🙂

[@lumontoya9439]

You are incredibly imaginative and talented.! Wishing you success in your craft sales. God bless you and yours.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thank you so much!

[@lindacondray7918]

Great channel! Very much enjoying your content. This video is what brought me to the channel (newly subscribed). I’m a glass artist and was greatly amused to find the first item you listed was small glass fused pieces. I wanted to offer some advice. Don’t mix different types of glass in those little kilns (or any kiln). The different types of glass when mixed will crack apart. If you’re finding pieces are breaking it’s often because COE’s were mixed together. (The different types of glass have different COE’s/ simplified to keep this sorta short.) Another thing that will make glass crack is heating or cooling too fast, so follow kiln directions. Now on to UDL video binge.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Linda - welcome to the family 🙂🙂🙂 I so happy to have you here. Also thanks for the tips.

[@AussieCrimeCases]

i like the rusted rings!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@firstlast3170]

Thanks for sharing! Wonderful ideas!❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@rachellarsen939]

Very creative!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@lindysmith13]

Those are all great ideas.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Glad you like them! Thanks Linda 😊

[@rosaleecabrera2890]

Love your work!!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@pearllopez]

😮 first time seeing your kind of arts and crafts Beautiful . Some things are very eazy but then the labor is another .❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@jworth7203]

Wow! I love all of your ideas. I wouldn’t make any of them but I really enjoyed the video. You’re very creative!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@desleykakoulidisgallaway3382]

So creative and great ideas ❤thank you

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@kimberlybass1824]

Great video. Everything you make is interesting and I’m sure appealing to many.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@widowswatch6610]

These crafts are definitely different. I Love them. Amazing the things you made out of tin cans. Wow!!!!! I still can’t believe it. I love them all but the tin covers on the notebooks is cool. 👍😀😀😊😊😃😃🙂🙂😎😎🌸🌸🌺🌺🌼🌼

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@r4ng3rownz8]

Love your ideas you are very talented!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@marymanning5150]

Incredible.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@maryjaneholmes9899]

Wow, you are so talented, beautiful!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thank you Maryjane that's so kind of you to say. 😊

[@jeanniedreemer1944]

You r so very creative! Love it all! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks so much 😊

[@debbralehrman5957]

What wonderful ideas.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🌹

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks so much 😊

[@maggiebannenberkowitz9254]

Great ideas!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@suzum.9713]

Very creative!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thank you.🙂

[@_JanetLouise]

you are very talented!!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Janet 😊

[@HassanRagheb]

Awesome artwork

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@hattiebjones]

Thanks so much for sharing

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching!

[@snowinspace]

Just found you and thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@aidasoto2936]

Excellent job congratulations

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@venganzamujer354]

love it thanks

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks for watching 😊

[@christinemcgovern2849]

Hi! Do you have the tutorial on how to make the tin can journal covers? I do a LOT of journaling and those are a great idea!! Thank you!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. I am happy that you are inspired. Here is the link to the tutorial. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5TSYq2jdqt8aNEsi=pLuqbn0vlzMHWjEz

[@colleenhaithcock216]

wonderful

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Colleen 😊

[@gracehowell.]

In Australia, the Salvation Army has an online thrift store, and they sell broken jewellery, including broken watches, from time to time. Bulk lots. I bought some bags of old buttons recently, which I'm planning to use for craft.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Grace. I love old buttons I have quite a few myself. Have fun with your project. 🙂

[@donnah5378]

Nice 👍🏾

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@donnachampney542]

i adore what you do and you are so creative with it :) i am wondering how you are colouring the metals though? i really want to give things like this a try but i am definately a splash of colour kind of gal and in need of tips

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Donna - Thanks so much for watching. I have used acrylic paint, spray paint and alcohol ink to color the metal. I am all about experimenting. :-)

[@sarahwatkins606]

o(*ﾟ∀ﾟ*)o. ヽ(*｀ﾟ∀ﾟ´)ﾉ I love that u experiment and share that with us!ヽ(*´▽)ノ♪ o(*ﾟ∀ﾟ*)o└( ﾟ∀ﾟ)┘

[@mariawhetstone7558]

You may not think you are a master crafter but you are ❤😅

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks Maria 😊

[@moletos]

Thank you for sharing your talents..I was wondering what do you do, besides hammering the cans to get rid of the rough edges? ❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. I file or sand down the corners but the edges aren't really sharp.

[@marykayholland6446]

Hi Cindy, thanks for the tutorial! Are you using paints on the tin can earrings, possibly Vintaj paints? Thanks!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi - I did use acrylic paint but I don't know which brand. Thanks for watching 😊

[@nicolina4050]

Wonderful, do you have a tutorial showing how you cut the earrings? Lovely!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. I think this is what you are you looking for. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3uci6h3qdGSipI

[@nicolina4050]

@@UpcycleDesignLab Thank you!

[@caiyahrothwell1248]

I love these ideas!! (: How exactly do you make the watch earrings?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. Here is a video on the earrings. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmTCaHlrmMiiapY

[@caiyahrothwell1248]

@@UpcycleDesignLab Thank you!

[@JR-_-2010]

Fantastic video. New subscriber here.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hello and Welcome 🙂

[@andreadube3537]

What wonderful projects! I was excited to see the watch earrings because I'm working on some. Do you have any advice about getting the hole through the face without damaging it?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Andrea - thanks for watching. I am sorry but I don't have any great tips on that. Some watch faces work better than others. I actually switched up the way I make them. I now leave the mechanical works on the back which helps to hold on the hands and it adds a little weight to the earrings. Then I wrap wire around the mechanical part and make a loop for the jump rings. Hopefully that makes sense. I should probably make a new tutorial. This link is to a pair that is for sale in my ebay store if you scroll through the pictures it may help to show you what I am talking about. www.ebay.com/itm/155404344774?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=287IC-8mSqm&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=287IC-8mSqm&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@andreadube3537]

@@UpcycleDesignLab Thank you very much. This is very helpful!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

@@andreadube3537 happy to help 😊

[@andreadube3537]

@@UpcycleDesignLab Did you glue the wire down at all? I'm thinking I may try solder...I've been trying the wire but I'm afraid it won't stay on it's own without glue of some sort.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

@@andreadube3537 yes I used clear e6000 glue to hold the wire on the back.

[@VintageKathryn]

On the mismatched watch face earrings do you leave the works on the back or use the face only? Thanks so much!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Kathryn - I have made them both ways but I think I prefer to leave the watch mechanism on the back for two reasons. First it adds a little weight to the earrings and I kind of like the steampunky look it has. And secondly if you remove the back the watch hands also come off. Thanks for watching.

[@mishkalarsoncreations]

What times of year and/ best types of crafts shows would you suggests for handmade unique clothing?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Shelly - I'm sorry I don't really feel qualified to answer that question. I haven't attended that many craft sales myself but I've had good experiences and bad so I think some of it is just experimenting in your niche.

[@diro6232]

Upcycle Design Lab, Cute upcycles! How did you put the beads on the aluminum can rings?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi - I cut the rings and then taped them back together and covered the tape with the beads. Thanks for watching.

[@parul1818]

You are amazing :)

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@JudiMiles]

How do you roll the edges for protection from sharp edges? I haven’t seen your other videos yet. You may have the instructions there.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi Julia - There are more details in the individual tutorials and in some cases I have covered the edges but in most cases not. I haven't found the edges to be too sharp to work with or dangerous once the projects are finished. To each his own though. Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@catgoddess1190]

So you can use the paper bead roller for tin or aluminum too?

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Yes I use it to roll beads from the aluminum drink cans but I don't think it would work for heavy tin cans. 🙂

[@1953lili]

My stuff is very eclectic and Asian-inspired and my business is called Lucky Dragon Creations. The name was inspired by the cookie tin i received from my counselor years ago; had dragons and phoenixes on it. My non profit donated leather to me so I repurposed it into hand painted leather cuffs and hair ornaments. Then the pandemic hit and the makers markets dried up and xenophobia prevented me from most markets as most people didn’t like my business name. My wire-wrapped gemstone hearts on hammered collars sell really well and coffee-inspired hammered quotes sell at a nearby espresso cafe. Honestly, I would rather give my products away to people who really appreciate my creations, (and, yes I have) then be forced to make items that are going to sell but give me no pleasure in making them.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Your creations sound lovely. Don't worry about those folks who don't appreciate your work. Keep creating the things you enjoy. I can say that because I make stuff from trash, and I know that it isn't for everyone. 🙃🙃🙃 I agree you have to make what makes you happy.

[@katterkat58]

For the clock faces, you can find a template on line for them or buy wooden clock faces at a craft store. I will try to make some. And if you want to make them look realistic you can buy the hands at craft stores too.

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching and for the ideas.

[@Amy-yv5oh]

I'm going to make some but just for my place

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Nice thanks for watching 😊

[@sueharvey4747]

Amazing items - just one question are the tin items sharp? Just a bit worried re health and safety!

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. The edges aren't really sharp but the pointed ends need to be handled with a little care.

[@impossiblegoddesscreations6924]

Those gorgeous large glass beads you have strung up in a bracelet, how on earth did you get the hole in them??? I went through every glass video you’ve posted and was sad to see you haven’t done a tutorial on that. Absolutely love how dedicated you are to using scraps and bits of everything ❤

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Hi thanks for watching. I did sort of discuss the process in this video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5DclnauiLeCd6s But I could certainly make a more detailed tutorial. Thanks for your feedback.

[@biteme9593]

these are great. have a comment

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊

[@yvonnetucker1416]

nice

[@UpcycleDesignLab]

Thanks 😊