#artanddesigncompetition – Second Use Building Materials and Salvage https://www.seconduse.com Reclaiming Building Materials in the Puget Sound, with Retail Locations in Seattle and Tacoma. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:26:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.4 19 Ways to Incorporate Tropical Knee Braces Into Your Next DIY Project https://www.seconduse.com/2019/02/19-ways-to-incorporate-tropical-knee-braces-into-your-next-diy-project/ Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:26:37 +0000 http://seconduse.com/?p=3287290 In 2014, we received a large supply of tropical hardwood knee braces and challenged the public to an Art + Design Competition. The results ranged from from farmhouse tables to writing instruments to light fixtures to visual art. And now you can try your hand at creating your own, with the inspiration of 19 brave designers in 2014, because tropical knee braces are back in stock! At $10/each, they are a steal and can be used in a multitude of ways. Take a peek at the ways other people have used them below, and hurry down to our Seattle location to snag yours before they are gone!

 

]]> Art + Design Competition Winners! https://www.seconduse.com/2017/09/3204331/ Mon, 18 Sep 2017 18:14:50 +0000 http://seconduse.com/?p=3204331 Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Art + Design Competition! We value everyone who voted as well as the artists and craftsmen that used their ingenuity to showcase the multitude of uses for beer bottles. Photos to come!

Thom Nicholson, 99 Wrench Beer-Holding Bench: Best In Show ($150 Gift Certificate to Second Use + Tote Bag & Tee)

Thom Nicholson, Time for Another Beer: Best Craftsmanship ($25 Gift Certificate to Second Use + Tote Bag & Tee)

Eric Martinez, Fountain: Most Ambitious ($25 Gift Certificate to Second Use + Tote Bag & Tee)

Crystal Moore, “Alevian” Hummingbird Feeders: Most Practical ($25 Gift Certificate to Second Use + Tote Bag & Tee)

Gay Thrush, Mobile: Most Outrageous ($25 Gift Certificate to Second Use + Tote Bag & Tee)

Ben Hoffman, Incendiary Device for the Discerning Gentleman: Most Outrageous ($25 Gift Certificate to Second Use + Tote Bag & Tee)

Young Chang, The Infinite Pour: Most Creative ($25 Gift Certificate to Second Use + Tote Bag & Tee)

Lance C Brittain, Garden Art, Beer Fountain: Most Creative ($25 Gift Certificate to Second Use + Tote Bag & Tee)

]]> Art & Design Competition: Beer Bottle Edition https://www.seconduse.com/2017/07/artdesign/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 23:13:37 +0000 http://seconduse.com/?p=3194840 Second Use Building Materials has 99+ bottles of [mostly empty] beer on the wall and wants to see how YOU would repurpose them. Entries will be displayed at our annual Fall Fest and be voted on by the public. (8) winners will be selected to win up to $150 store credit.

THE CHALLENGE: Integrate at least one vintage beer bottle into a work of art or design piece.

ENTRY: Vintage beer bottles sourced from the old FX McRory’s in Pioneer Square are available at Second Use in a range of sizes. The small entry fee of $5 covers your first (3) bottles. Additional bottles can be purchased for just $2/each.

DEADLINE: Submissions must be delivered to Second Use by Monday, September 11th.

JUDGING: Submissions will be judged by the public at our Annual Fall Fest on Saturday, September 16th from 12-6 at the Second Use Store. 8 prizes will be awarded!

PRIZE LEVELS:

  • Best In Show
    • 1st Place: $150 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag
    • 2nd Place: $100 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag
    • 3rd Place: $50 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag
  • Honorable Mentions
    • Most Creative: $25 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag
    • Most Outrageous: $25 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag
    • Most Practical: $25 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag
    • Most Ambitious: $25 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag
    • Best Craftsmanship: $25 Store Credit + Second Use Swag Bag

CONTACT: Questions? Email maryanne@seconduse.com or give us a ring at 206-763-6929

]]> 2015 Art + Design Competition Winners https://www.seconduse.com/2015/09/art-design-competition/ Thu, 24 Sep 2015 20:49:48 +0000 http://seconduse.com/?p=2466655

A huge thank you for all of our participants to our Art + Design Competition! In the event that you missed the announcement at 5:30 at Fall Fest, the winners are as follows:

Best Overall: Beth Padgett, Go Everywhere Project ($125 Store Credit)

Most Creative: Thom Nicholson, Hourglass ($75 Store Credit)

Best Craftsmanship: Thom Nicholson, Swivel Stool ($75 Store Credit)

Honorable Mentions: Oleana Perry, Elisa Renouard, and Anthony Hardiman (Limited Edition Fall Fest Tees)

Thank you for your participation and creativity!

]]> Deadline Extended: Our Annual Art + Design Competition https://www.seconduse.com/2015/07/designcompetition/ Thu, 16 Jul 2015 19:44:42 +0000 http://seconduse.com/?p=1721203 Deadline extended to September 13th!

Second Use Building Materials challenges you to demonstrate your creativity at our upcoming Art + Design Competition. The competition will be held in conjunction with our 11th Annual Fall Festival on September 19th from 12-6 at the Second Use store.

All work must include at least one vintage GE Mazda Light Bulb, available at Second Use. It does not have to be used in its entirety. There is no limit to the quantity of bulbs used.

Registration is $5 and includes the purchase of the required light bulb. All participants must register and deliver their work to the store by September 13th.

Prizes include up to $150 Second Use Store Credit!

Instructions:

  1. Purchase a GE Mazda bulb for $5 at Second Use
  2. Register online at: seconduse.dev/art2015
  3. Deliver art to Second Use by September 13th
  4. Join us September 19th to vote (and possibly) win!

 

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