I’ve already posted about using fruit scraps before ( oranges are not just for eating……) but after seeing fotos of Jan Hopkins’ watermelon rind dress….
watermelon rinds used by jan hopkins….
eating watermelon seeds—-Watermelon & Mint Salad—Easy Pickled Watermelon Rind—
Jan Hopkins and Art from Food Scraps….
The Dried Citrus Sculptures of Daniel Watson—-
bread slippers and more food as clothing
Wearing Food is a New Fashion—
an edible purse.…..London-based designer Hoyan Ip reuses leftovers to create fashionable trimmings, such as buttons, belt buckles, sequins and embellishments in various shapes, sizes and colors.
I discovered an interesting video a couple of weeks ago, and liked the idea that was presented or, at least, the idea of exploring the idea. It probably will interest you as well. I love the first dress made of watermelon! I didn’t know such a craft was possible! Enjoy the video:
http://blog.ted.com/2011/05/04/grow-your-own-clothes-suzanne-lee-on-ted-com/
Mille grazie Marie-Josèe for the great link!