CultureAugust 15, 2026
offcuts
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Definition
Pieces or remnants of material left over after a larger piece has been cut or shaped for a specific project.
Etymology
A compound of 'off' and 'cut,' first appearing in the mid-19th century to describe waste material from manufacturing processes like tailoring or woodworking.
In the news
In the article, the artist Gabrielle Shelton describes using 'offcuts' from her metal sculptures as primary materials for new pieces, highlighting a resourceful approach to art-making in an expensive city.
How five New York City artists turned studio scraps into gallery art — and afford to keep creating
Read the full article ↗Business Insider