Pretty Artistic Flowers (made from carrier bags!)

Ruth Moilliet is a sculptor who makes beautiful flowers, made from recycled plastic waste. The ‘flower petals’ are made from heat-pressed recycled plastic carrier, food and postal bags, displayed on a stainless steel rim. Display in a shady spot, as colours may fade over time.

For wall display only, keep away from children and pets.

If making your own junk art:

• Don’t remove sand, pebbles, shells or driftwood from beaches (these prevent coastal erosion, the latter two often home to tiny marine creatures).
• Be sure raw materials are free from lead paint, old pallets free from rusty nails etc. Also keep glue away from children and pets. For plant pots, read of toxic plants to avoid near pets and avoid displaying indoor plants to gardens, to stop birds flying into windows.
• Also leave items like wildlife homes to the experts (for instance, never use upcycled tin or bright colours to make birdhouses, these can overheat and attract predators).