How to Make Barbed Wire
Camille Young has posted a tutorial on how to make barbed wire for jewelry out of lumina polymer clay. [via] Link.
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HOW TO – Make a Cool Wave Ring
Hydemetals (aka Mike Nolte, an Industrial Arts teacher) posted a helpful Instructable on how to make this wave ring. The directions include sawing and soldering instructions. The Instructable was made with and for Hyde Middle School students to help them with metal shop classes. Mr. Nolte seems like the coolest shop teacher ever. Link. Related […]
Recycled Skateboard Jewelry
One of my fave sellers at last Sunday’s Crafty Wonderland holiday sale was Maple XO, who create earthy yet sophisticated bangle bracelets and earrings using recycled wood from old skateboard decks. I also like their motto: “Save Landfill Space in Style!” Link.
Enchanted Forest Rings
I’ve always had a thing for dioramas, and now I can buy some of these clever rings and make a mini version on my hands! [via] Link.
Freeform Crochet Jewelry
Etsy seller Kjoo makes super cool and unusual jewelry combining traditional jewelry components like stones and cabochons with freeform crochet, felting and all kinds of stitchery. Lovely stuff! Link.
Monopoly Jewelry Set
Etsy seller StudioAMF created this clever and eye-catching charm bracelet and earring set using a huge heap of little green houses recycled from Monopoly games embellished with orange glass beads and sterling silver findings. It’s the perfect thing to wear to game night if you want to cheat without being caught! Link.
Nervous System Dendrite Jewelry
Nervous System, a collaboration between former MIT classmates Jessica Eve Rosenkrantz and Jesse Louis-Rosenberg, creates these one of a kind necklaces. The arrangement of circles on the necklaces mimics the natural forms of corals and seaweed. [via] Link.
