What was once garbage – bits of glass, such as soda bottles, that have washed up on beaches – has been transformed by nature into sea glass, a precious item that is often transformed once again by humans into jewelry and decorative art.

Jason Jones is one of several artists who has found inspiration from an unlikely source: second-hand paintings found in thrift stores, which are altered with robots, Muppets, and other helpful additions.

Learn how ordinary sand transforms into extraordinary glass through heat, chemistry, and craftsmanship in this fascinating look at glassmaking.

Polyester is one of the most popular fabrics in the world. Made from PET plastic, it is prized for its durability, lightness, and low cost of production.

ThredUp Inc. is a leading online resale platform specializing in secondhand apparel, shoes, and accessories. Founded in 2009 by James Reinhart, Chris Homer, and Oliver Lubin, the company is headquartered in Oakland, California, and operates under the tick...

Morris and Sam Schmalberg Flowers is the last fabric flower factory that uses the same techniques to create flowers as they did when they opened in 1916.

A Southern California company is 3D-printing affordable housing using waste plastic as one of the ingredients.

Fashion designers are showcasing their upcoming collections at New York Fashion Week.

Rebecca had never crocheted before, but she learned the skill so she could turn plastic bags into sleeping mats for the homeless.

Easy DIY Home Decor! No experience necessary! We'll guide you through a variety of techniques, from painting and decoupage to spray painting and stenciling, to help you create unique and functional pieces for your home.

Depending on your project you might need different types of paint. Not all projects require acrylic paint. What if you don't have what you need? It is possible to just make your own. Here are several types. All with just a few simple ingredients and...

Processes for making beads differs around the world. Rather than using industrial machines; it's interesting to see how they are created the "classical" way in Ghana using recycled materials.

When you are making your own candles or reusing some old ones to create new ones you may run into some issues.

If you're like us you have a bunch of candles that have burned down as far as they can. Instead of just throwing them out why not re-use them? Our easy melt-and-pour method will help you save every last bit of your favorite candles.

Nearly half of every pineapple you eat ends up in the trash. But now, companies across the globe are turning the inedible parts of the fruit into textiles, plates, soap, and more.