Creative Utilization of Plastic Straws for Wall Decoration

Jonnah D. Valenzona

doi:10.55927/jeda.v4i4.460

Authors

Jonnah D. Valenzona Palompon Institute of Technology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55927/jeda.v4i4.460

Keywords:

Plastic Straws, Wall Art, Creative Reuse, Recycled Art, Sustainability

Abstract

This study explores how plastic straws can be creatively reused to make decorative wall art. Using a Descriptive Developmental design and secondary data, it looked into techniques used, the overall look and quality of the outputs, their environmental relevance, and the common challenges faced during the process. Findings show that simple methods like folding, layering, and coiling can turn straws into appealing designs. The finished works can be neat and attractive when done carefully. While reusing straws doesn't solve the plastic crisis, it helps raise awareness and reduce waste in small ways. Some issues, such as glue not sticking, and straws being too flimsy, can be resolved with simple solutions. As the study concludes, straw-based art is creative and functional; therefore, straw is useful in schools, or possibly as community art projects, because students can form part of a sustainable program through hands-on art-based activities.

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