11 Mixed Media-Based Crafts In The Form Of Beautiful And Unique Works

Mixed media (Freepic)-based handicrafts

YOGYAKARTA - Mixed media-based crafts are works made from a combination of two or more materials. Making works in this way can produce a beautiful and unique object or object. Examples of this craft are often found in everyday life, ranging from jewelry, decorations, knick-knacks, and others.

Based on the book Prakarya for SMP/MTs class IX in semester 2, mixed media-based crafts are handicrafts made with the aim of changing the shape of an object that is dominantly made of one type of material now combined with other ingredients to make it more attractive, either without eliminating its original function or changing its function.

The process of making this type of handicraft can use combined natural or artificial materials. The basic ingredients or the medium are processed or arranged in such a way as to create beauty in terms of shape, texture, color, and others. So what are the forms of handicrafts based on mixed media and the manufacturing process?

Here are some examples of handicrafts based on mixed media that are interesting for you to try to make your own:

These crafts combine various types of stones, such as gemstones, precious stones, or agates. The beautiful stones are combined with metal that has been formed into a peniti.

These stones are assembled or arranged on peniti made of metal or zinc that has been specially designed. Bros. serves as an accessory to beautify clothes.

Mixed crafts can be made from a combination of stones and wood. Examples are like a statue made of stone and then arranged on a wood that has been processed into its base.

Through a mix of rock and metal materials, a craftsman can create accessories such as necklaces. The process involves the use of beautiful stones combined with metal ropes.

Rings can be made using metal as the main ingredient formed and engraved in detail. For the decoration, the craftsman can add a precious stone to the center of the ring.

Metals can be formed as desired to become accessories such as necklaces. However, the beauty will increase when combined with shells of various sizes.

A single-use plastic bottle can be converted into a flower vassel by wrapping axis around it. After the entire surface of the bottle is tightly covered by threads, the vassel can be filled with flowers made of plastic or used cloth.

Hard plastic from the top of the glass drink packaging can be collected and assembled with a wire to be used as a glass water container. In order to make the appearance more attractive, the container can be decorated with colorful ribbons. In addition, flower-shaped decorations from the ribbon can also be added to beautify them.

Walls can be made of wood engraved with shapes such as animals, flowers, or other designs. To make it more attractive, the decoration can be equipped with metal as a hanging rope.

Ceramics can be combined with rattan to create beautiful glasses and teapots. The teko is made of ceramics formed, while the handle is made of rattan.

The flower made of metal formed can be used as a necklace with a perca cloth as a hanging rope. The perca cloth can have various colors that are attractive to be used as unique jewelry.

Shell shells found on the beach can be converted into key hangers by combining them with metal and plastic. Metals function as hooks, while plastic beads give a decorative touch to the key hanger.

If there is a large enough stock of shells, the shells can be arranged on a rope by etching the shells. Create some rope threads, about 5-6 threads that have been fitted with shell shells. Then tie the thread to the tree branches.

The last mixed craft can be made from used straws made of plastic. The used doses were collected and formed into flowers. The leaves can be made from other plastic waste that is shaped like leaves and green. Meanwhile, the stems can use lidies or wires.

Those are some examples of handicrafts based on mixed media that you can make. The works above can be used as a use or personal benefit or sold for profit. Also read the idea of waste handicraft entrepreneurs.

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