Upcycled Corked Tubing Necklace Tutorial
When I first came across Catherine's tutorial on Olive Bites, I was instantly charmed. It is a simple yet effective recycled jewelry design with plenty of potential.
The horizontal pendant is made from a short plastic tubing with a roll of paper inside and stopped up on either side with recycled corks. As Catherine says, the paper is easily replaced for different looks. I also agree this makes a great kids' craft project.
Instead of patterned paper, you could use some printed words, too.
There are different ways to up the ante on this project. One way is to use glass tubing - you will have to have a glass cutter and some way of smoothing the sharp edges.
Catherine just placed her corded piece over a chain on her mannequin. I wonder if the leather cord was replaced by a chain with several of these tubes arranged in descending order down the front of the necklace? Do you see what I mean?
Before You Go:
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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The horizontal pendant is made from a short plastic tubing with a roll of paper inside and stopped up on either side with recycled corks. As Catherine says, the paper is easily replaced for different looks. I also agree this makes a great kids' craft project.
Instead of patterned paper, you could use some printed words, too.
There are different ways to up the ante on this project. One way is to use glass tubing - you will have to have a glass cutter and some way of smoothing the sharp edges.
Catherine just placed her corded piece over a chain on her mannequin. I wonder if the leather cord was replaced by a chain with several of these tubes arranged in descending order down the front of the necklace? Do you see what I mean?
Before You Go:
- How to Make Text or Word Beads
- How to Make a Water Bracelet for Kids
- How to Make Copper Tubing Jewelry Tutorials
Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
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Wow, what a cool find, Pearl! Love your upping-the-ante ideas, too.
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike, eh?
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas to you and your family
Nicole/Beadwright
You too and everyone else who celebrates Christmas!
ReplyDeleteCool idea, thanks for sharing: )
ReplyDeleteWow Pearl, thanks for sharing this beautiful idea . I would never have imagined that to such ordinary things could be made into such a beautiful piece of wearable art!
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