Producing art through book recycling
May 17, 2016
You can’t just toss a few old books into your recycling bin. Paper recyclers have a hard time processing the glue that the binds the spine…
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Kirsten Muenster Jewelry: The Beauty of Recycled Metals
December 18, 2014
For a gift perfect for that special someone, Kirsten Muenster’s jewelry, sourced from recycled precious metals, offer jaw-dropping beauty.
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DIY Recycled Jewelry Ideas for the Crafty Greenie
September 4, 2012
Create recycled jewelry from more than 40 different objects using this fun, how-to tutorial.
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Trapped in Resin: Dead Insects Transformed into Jewelry
September 2, 2011
“Nice fly you got there,” is an unusual way to start a conversation, but if you’re wearing a ring with a fly trapped inside it, you’re bound to attract some attention.
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Recycled Wine Bottle Jewelry
February 9, 2011
Designer Trudi Madison recycles her wine bottles in a kiln and jewelry studio, making one-of-a-kind works of recycled fashion!
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Pretty in Plastic: Upcycled Jewelry from Straws and Credit Cards
February 8, 2011
Kellybeth Designs uses seemingly wasteful plastics — drinking straws and credit cards — and upcycles them into trendy fashion accessories.
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Recycled Jewelry for the Geek at Heart
February 7, 2011
Zelle turns obsolete electronics into retro cool accessories.
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From Silver Spoons to Silver Bracelets
February 7, 2011
Repurposing old silverware into jewelry and accessories has become a hit at local arts and crafts fairs and online marketplaces.
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Constructing Wearable Art from Industrial Waste
February 4, 2011
Two Portland-based designers repurpose everyday throwaway items into funky jewelry and accessories.
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Glittering Conscience: Ruff & Cut
February 4, 2011
Using eco-friendly diamonds and sustainable manufacturing, Ruff & Cut is making serious green strides in the jewelry industry.