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Creatively Upcycled

Mario has upcycled some unique items from unwanted materials and discarded objects.
Enquire about items: hello@upshop.org.au
Shoulder bag. Handmade from a non-recyclable vinyl banner printed with the work of artist Alkina Edwards. Each bag is unique – no two have the same pattern. Available in three print styles: Artwork: $65, Red with white text/mark: $50, Plain red: $45. We cannot guarantee a particular pattern/artwork – the random beauty of each unique bag is part of upcycling Shoulder bag. Handmade from a non-recyclable vinyl banner printed with the work of artist Alkina Edwards. Each bag is unique – no two have the same pattern. Available in three print styles: Artwork: $65, Red with white text/mark: $50, Plain red: $45. We cannot guarantee a particular pattern/artwork – the random beauty of each unique bag is part of upcycling Shoulder bag. Handmade from a non-recyclable vinyl banner printed with the work of artist Alkina Edwards. Each bag is unique – no two have the same pattern. Available in three print styles: Artwork: $65, Red with white text/mark: $50, Plain red: $45. We cannot guarantee a particular pattern/artwork – the random beauty of each unique bag is part of upcycling Alfie. Alfie is an assembly of found parts and a representation of all the industries and methods of transportation during the 19th and 20th centuries. He has cast iron feet, made from lathes that were for shoe making; his body is made from the forks of a bicycle, the common man's form of transport; and his head is a car head lamp from a 1927 Dodge. Argyle Lamp. Inspired by the Argyle mines in North Western Australia and the over-extraction of diamonds in this mining industry. These lamps are constructed from baskets that were thrown out by a hospital laundry. The baskets are burnt, coated in oil, and reburnt to achieve this patina. They are filled with real tumbled quartz, sourced from a unique shop display. 21x38cm Price: $350 Lilly. is another original light created by upcycling various reclaimed objects: a vintage shoe lathe and a light fitting is a lovely combination. $280 Struers Lamp. An original lamp repurposed from Industrial Testing Equipment, $320 Bikechain Bracelets. A bracelet is created from a bicycle chain, which is meticulously cleaned, fired and tempered to get just the right patina, and a hand cut, almost invisible clasp. Available in small, medium, and large. $55 plus postage & handling Spoon Pendant. Vintage silverware is delicately hand-shaped into an object to be worn. In creating this jewellery, the style of the original object is preserved yet also transformed. Each pendant is unique. Price: $145 - This pendant has been sold. Others are available. Bakelite Rings. These rings are created using metallurgical test samples encased in bakelite mounted on a brass shank. $150 each Fork Bangle. Vintage silverware is delicately hand-shaped into an object to be worn. In creating this jewellery, the style of the original object is preserved yet also transformed. Price: $175

Upcycling materials

UpShop Industries maintains a revolving range of used materials for purchase.
Our website is regularly updated with new items.
We do not deliver goods or arrange couriers. Please collect purchases from our studio workshop at:

298 Barkly Street Brunswick, Victoria.
Enquire about items: hello@upshop.org.au

Currently in stock:

Hebel aerated cement blocks, 600mm x 200mm x 150mm. $5 each Floating glass panes, 6mm thick, 680mm x 880mm, 430mm x 835mm, and mixed smaller sizes. Vintage letterpress printing letters, numbers & symbols. From $1 each

Objects

We’ve saved a number of beautiful old objects from going to the tip. They’ve been
lovingly restored and are now looking for a new home.
Enquire about items: hello@upshop.org.au
Fuel Pressure Testing Device. Antique Fuel Pressure Testing Device manufactured by Dobbie McInnes Ltd. Engineering & Nautical Instrument Makers, Glasgow. Price: $350 Ammeter. This is a post-second World War device that was used to measure amperage. Museum quality. Price: $200 Hand Operated Twist Drill. These pre-war drills were typically used on building sites and factories when electricity was not available. Cabinetmakers used the smaller, carpenters used the larger. Price: $25 each Cast Iron Cooking Pots. These cast iron pots were part of a very eclectic old estate. They have been cleaned and can be used for cooking (and weightlifting!) Price: $30 each Vintage Scale Weights. An assortment ranging from tiny and light (1oz) to heavy (41lbs). Price: Varies on quantity. Precision Wattmeter. Model PW9. Serial No: 3358 This instrument is an ironless electodynamic wattmeter. It measures watts!. Printed material includes historical data including the name of the maker (J.J. Abbott), and that it was last calibrated on 28th October 1961. Made in Huntingdale, Victoria. Price: $350



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AUSTRALIA

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