11 creative ideas to recycle polystyrene and make unique decorations
Among the synthetic materials that we happen to use most often is polystyrene: light and practical, it is used for packaging, decorations, and even for creative jobs. As a result, you often find yourself with some polystyrene object laying around which gets thrown away: the trays that contain various types of food - often fresh meat - is an good example. And the polystyrene peanuts that protect fragile objects in the packages, is another good example.
We don't think twice about throwing these wrapping away, yet, in the right hands, they could prove to be the ideal material for making creative decorations. And the right hands could be yours - you just need the right inspiration. Take a look at some of the ideas below:
If you have paper suitable for decoupage, you can also use it very easily on polystyrene trays. These are surfaces that are easy to paint, and are also porous enough to absorb glue and allow the paper to adhere properly. They become very cute serving trays, for example!
There are also artists, such as Eveline Kolijn, who use scrap polystyrene to create works of art, such as these cutout designs.
A few cuts along the edges and colored thread: explore the world of children's games which you can make at home.
A polysyrene tray that becomes a "stitched" picture. Use plastic knitting needles with blunt tips to avoid any danger!
By fixing two trays together (or better, one and a half trays), you can create pockets for storing objects wherever you want.
Deeper or more spacious boxes or trays can turn into pots for plants - especially cuttings and seedlings!
And there are those who use the larger boxes as large planters!
From packaging, you can obtain three-dimensional objects to be used for a thousand decorations - perhaps for decorating a party room.
And what can one do with polystyrene balls that are just laying around? Use them to decorate other objects, such as a mirror frame.
Or form them into a colorful garland to hang up wherever you want.
Do you need materials to make robust decorations? Use styrofoam boxes and lids: paint them and maybe even add some glitter!
There are many ways to create decorations for almost zero cost using polystyrene scraps!
