How-To: Make Jewelry From Recycle Bin Plastics

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By rachelhobson
Posted July 17th, 2009
Category Craft, Energy, Home

Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood of Crafty Sanity shares her methods for making fun, funky jewelry from plastic items in your recycle bin.

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6 Responses to How-To: Make Jewelry From Recycle Bin Plastics

Christian Anhalt on July 17th, 2009 at 4:54 pm said:

This jewelry is so ugly!!! Who thought this was a good idea to put on Craft?

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Anonymous on July 18th, 2009 at 1:16 pm said:

Who over the age of 3 would wear something like that? “Funky” is not the nice way to say “hideous.”

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Jessica on July 18th, 2009 at 4:34 pm said:

I definitely agree with the above comments. There are a lot of cute ideas for using recycled plasics and metals for jewelry, but this was totally lame. Expecially given the awesome stuff Craft usually has to share.

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Rachel Hobson on July 18th, 2009 at 6:07 pm said:

Thanks for the feedback, folks!
First off, we have a “be nice” comment policy here on Craft. If something doesn’t float your boat, no problem! Just please be courteous and respectful with your feedback.
Next, sure – this style of jewelry might not be for everyone, but there are some interesting techniques and ideas for reuse of plastic in the presentation that could be applied in a variety of ways and styles. It’s not just about reproducing exactly what you see somewhere, but how you can take those techniques and use them in your own special way.

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Britt on July 23rd, 2009 at 5:32 pm said:

Hmmm, I agree with everyone. These jewlery pieces look very “kidish”. I would not wear them out in public. Theres got to be a more stylish way to wear recycled jewlery.

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A. Nonny Mouse on July 24th, 2009 at 10:24 am said:

I have to agree as well. I suppose this is a great jumping off point for others to run with it mash up style.
I don’t think I’d wear any of it or anyone that I know over 9 years old either. Perhaps if you decorated the tops of the bits with something or layered them or made flowers or something it would be more interesting.

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