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Sure, you could just print these out at home. But why waste the photo paper and ink when they already exist? Conserve both — and your pennies! — and pick them up next time you’re in the shop. Full sized … Continue reading
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One of our customers did a fantastic job remodeling a bathroom with our reclaimed tiles! We have tiles in sheets for easy use, but, with a little ambition, you can get creative with mosaics and patterns! This is just a … Continue reading
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We received a donation last month from the design and consulting firm Nelson. NELCO Architecture Inc. is the firm’s Philadelphia branch. They were doing an office clean-out and had a lot of fabric, stone, carpet, and glass samples for discontinued products that … Continue reading
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We get wallpaper donated from film and theater productions. Often more wallpaper is bought than needed to decorate a set. The excess would be sent to landfills if we didn’t step in to reclaim them. There are gems within our … Continue reading
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Our warehouse is filled with an ever-changing inventory of reusable material saved from Philadelphia’s creative industries. In conjunction with DesignPhiladelphia, we’re challenging you to generate new works from these previously wasted resources. Prizes will be given for the best submissions! … Continue reading
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Angela McQuillan was our reCreate featured artist for the month of September. She is a local artist and Little Berlin member. See more of her work here, and check out Little Berlin at littleberlin.org. This triptych, entitled “Interiors”, consists of … Continue reading
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Over the weekend, this – – became this – – then this – – and, finally, this – Knit-bits! Around a yard each, and just 25 cents, these yarn remnants are perfect for small projects. One of the most important … Continue reading
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Need “new-to-you” (not generic, newly manufactured) inspiration and images for collage art, design projects, homemade cards, or customized home decor? Come browse our constantly changing variety of photos, vintage postcards, salvaged book illustrations, and miscellaneous reclaimed images!
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Metal sample squares, various weights and textures/patterns, roughly 5″ x 5″. These are SOLD OUT.
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Formica samples, lots of retro patterns and colors! Just a quarter a piece or 5 for $1!
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Many different materials and sizes (most less than 6″ square, great for assemblage!)
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These wood samples we just got in are going fast! For 50¢ each, one could start a project… and they also work great in combination! These are SOLD OUT.