What is it about making something out of Junk?
I have been wondering how it is that we can stay motivated to make stuff from what is normally considered junk?
I have come up with a list of possible reasons why those of us who create from junk continue to create with junk.
Here’s my list:
- You’re naturally cheap or just can’t afford the new materials.
- You get a buzz from making things, so you have to use all kinds of materials–including “junk.”
- You just like getting messy.
- You love the challenge of reusing things in ways the original maker didn’t intend.
- You want to “save the planet.”
- You enjoy cutting parts off of cute, fuzzy, stuffed duckies. (see previous post, “”)
- You already go through dumpsters–you just need an excuse to appease your spouse. (If you think I’m joking…)
I’d love to see additions to my list–so let’s hear ‘em!
Tags: creativity, DIY, ecocentric, junk, messy, myo, penny pinchingRelated Stories
POSTED IN: The Archives
6 opinions for What is it about making something out of Junk?
Julie F
Feb 22, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I think I’m all of those! Great list of reasons. Now, how about a list of ways to convince our spouses we are doing something productive?
Joshua Johnson
Feb 25, 2008 at 1:29 pm
HAHA!! I agree. Keep a weather eye out for that one–I just have to get the mental juices flowing…
Joshua Johnson
Feb 27, 2008 at 11:05 pm
I just posted something to help with your “situation.”
Julie F
Feb 28, 2008 at 12:24 pm
:-) I saw!
Ren
Feb 28, 2008 at 4:51 pm
I agree with Julie’s first comment, seems no one understands the drive for creativity!! Seems pointless to them……!
Joshua Johnson
Mar 3, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Ren, have you looked at my response to the need for a list of that type? I believe it was only a few posts later…
Have an opinion? Leave a comment: