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Cool Idea: Newspaper Chic

Mon, 01/28/2008 - 10:16am by casasugar
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Greetje van Tiem renews old newspaper by spinning it into yarn. From one deconstructed page of newspaper, she can make 20 yards of yarn. How "Tiem"-consuming! Then, she weaves the yarn into a new form, such as delicate carpets, curtains, and poufs. I'm not sure how exactly it's done, but I'm really curious. If Greetje could bring this technique to the masses (gasp!), it would be quite a useful method of recycling. But, regardless of the eco-factor, her work is elegant, and exquisite, and I'd love to call it my own. To see images of these newspaper-chic home furnishings, read more

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  • tkoblondee's picture
    tkoblondee
    2

    This is the coolest idea ever! I'm totally in love with this! She is one creative lady! I want to hear more!!

    42 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • jls6fq's picture
    jls6fq
    3

    These items look really cool, but does the ink rub off on you when you touch it? I can just imagine walking barefoot on the rug and tracking black footprints all over the house!

    42 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • tdamji's picture
    tdamji
    4

    i agree - very cool and so clever! i love the texture and overall look of it with so many colors interwoven from newspapers

    42 weeks 3 days ago Report Comment
  • BLVDBLONDE's picture
    BLVDBLONDE
    13

    this is simply amazing! think of the possibilities if this yarn could be colored.

    42 weeks 2 days ago Report Comment

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