How Do You Make Jewelry From Recycled Items?
When you make your own jewelry, you will enjoy satisfying your creative spirit. An added benefit is that your jewelry will be customized, different and personal. You do not have to make a huge investment in jewelry supplies to get started. Use recycled and found items to make your one-of-a kind jewelry. You can even recycle your existing jewelry into something new instead of letting it wind up in a landfill. Collect some items from your home and from your family and friends that you would like to use to make bracelets, brooches or necklaces. Do not overlook old jewelry, orphaned earrings, stray buttons or household items like pop tops from soda cans. Find waste paper to include in your first project. Greeting cards, newspapers, wrapping paper and magazines are good choices for recycled jewelry projects. Study the simple recycled paper projects at Paper Beads. Choose one or two of the bead examples and assemble your paper(s), glue and tools for your first project Make 20 to 30 beads to
