I've seen some lovely examples of upcycled jewellery recently, with some new and inventive techniques that have really restored my faith in the artform. Much as I understand that computer circuit boards need to be disposed of responsibly, I'm really not sure that the place I want them 'deposited' is around my neck, so it's good to see some examples of upcycling that make use of other materials that need a new role!
My favourite idea has got to be the necklace made out of laddered stockings (top right) which you can find out how to make, here.
Can you guess what the other items are made of? Follow the jump to find out
Clockwise, from top left:
• 'Elements of Craft bangle. I love the choice of colour and texture in this bangle, which is made from and inspired by everyday craft materials: fabric, yarn, plastic and vintage buttons. All were castoff's from the sewing box of its maker, SoSheSews.
• 'Ripped stockings' necklace: this amazing creation was the work of DIY queen Smaggle. You can see how she did it direct from her notebook here: the total cost of the project was $1.50
• I'd never have guessed this one myself: the earrings are made from the discarded ends of a dead ballpoint pen! Genius. From JHK Editions on Flickr
• Soda-pop tab earrings: I've seen this method used many times before, but I love the way colour has been used in this fun selection by Sypria. She's selling them for $6 a pop!
• 'City bird' necklace: based on the classic sparrow tattoo image, this pendant is made up from elements of the city, such as a street sign and license plate. $140 by Amuck Design
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Upcycling is definitely an art. It really inspires creativity. Great Jewelery.
Just looking around for inspiration and am amazed at what I find :) I've been making paper bead jewelry for a bit and trying to take it to the next level. Love what you did with the soda caps :)
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Hi, I'm doing GCSE ICT and the subject is Upcycling. I really like this image and was wondering if i could use it for my final piece?
hi there, im currently doing an ICT GCSE. the topic is upcycling. i came across your website and imedialty thought your pictures would be ideal for my finall piece. the pictures i am talking about are submited by Abi Silvesteron March 5, 2009. please reply to let me no if i am able to use youre image. thanks
Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm doing GCSE ICT and the topic is Upcycling. I was wondering if I could use spme of your images.
Please reply.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am currently doing GCSE ICT, and the topic we are covering is about Upcycling. I was wondering if i could use your image of the upcycled jewellery. Thank you, Please reply soon.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am a GCSE ICT student, and as part of my Controlled Assessment (CAB), I have been asked to research about ways to upcycle. I really like the images posted in this article and so was wondering whether I could use the image as part of my research, and post the link as my source of information. This would only be seen by myself and the teachers. Thank you, Please reply soon.
can i use these images for gcse assessment on upcyling
Dear Sir or Madam,
I'm a GCSE student and i am doing a controlled assesment in school and we are doing it about upcycling,
would it be possiable to use on of your photos too help me in my research please,
thank you.
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I am a GCSE student too, and this is the best upcycling site i can find! can i have your permistion to use these photos? if you don't reply in the next 5 minuets, Im taking it by force!!! >.<
I am a GCSE student too, and this is the best upcycling site i can find! can i have your permistion to use these photos? if you don't reply in the next 5 minuets, Im taking it by force!!! >.<
Im taking it by force :P tahh
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am GCSE ICT student and as part of my research on upcycling I was wondering if I could use some of these images.Please reply as soon as possible. Thank you.
Hi i am a GCSE student and I was wondering if I could use one of ur images for my project. Thank You
Hello i would love to use these picture
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please can i copy your upcycling images for my ict unit 2and can you upload more images
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