How to up Cycle Old Vinyl Record Into Unique Folk Art
I am always looking for new ways to create from discarded old unwanted items and so finding some old records in the loft was a good opportunity to experiment.
I wondered if acrylic paint pens would work on the surface to create a art piece.
I start by covering the whole surface with green . Although a bit patchy it did dry fairly smoothly and very quickly.
So next step is using white fine paint pen which I draw a fish shape ( copied) and add details with little lines and also the eye and fins.
I continue with colouring in carefully and then draw another two fish with similar shapes and details. It starts to come together.
I continue around leaving a space in between the designs for more fish. When all three fish are done I then colour around edges with a fine line black pen that brings the details up and sharpens the images.
I also do the border I do in white wave like shapes and fill in with little lines.
I am so chuffed with it as experiment and will attempt to do more with varied designs… it’s quite addictive and the possibilities are endless and a great way to up-cycle having fun!
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This is wonderful! Now I am wondering how to slump the vinyl into bowls and fill the center hole...
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To get them shaped, put on top of an oven safe bowl and put into the oven till it takes the shape you want. I have never done this myself but always wanted to try. Especially since seeing the wonderful artwork Susan has shown, I am even more tempted to make one.
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That is sooo cute. My husband might kill me. I guess I should ask first. I just have to do this !!!
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Haha well there’s always charity shops are full of vinyl!
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Does working on the record’s texture not freak you out though?
It is really beautiful, did you need to seal it?