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    DIY Jewelry from Recycled Plastic

    Greetings neighbors! I hope you had a wonderful July 4th holiday. Here is a fun craft where we use plastic bottle and food containers to create whimsical jewelry. It’s quick, easy and cheap! My favorite kind of DIY to do with the kids. As always, let me know if you need anything. I have rooms full of findings if you need any. The templates and links are at the bottom of the page. There are Youtube playlists for you so you can get a better idea of how to make everything. I’ll be on Mass Appeal tomorrow, July 8th at 10am to show you everything.

    Here’s what you will need:

    Supplies
    Plastic containers
    Sharpie permanent markers
    Scissors
    Nail polish
    Iron or candle
    Oven
    Jewelry findings
    Hole punch
    Parchment paper
    Cake pan

    There are two techniques for two different plastics.

    #1 Melt
    Instructions

    Cut a flat piece of plastic from a dish soap or soda bottle.
    Trace or draw pattern
    Color in with permanent markers, then melt the edges with a candle or an iron.
    Punch a hole at the top
    Paint other side with nail polish
    Add more colors
    Seal with glitter polish or clear



    Add jewelry findings to finish!

    #2 Shrink
    Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
    Cut a flat piece of plastic from a #6 plastic container. (Video below for more info)

    Trace or draw pattern. Color on one side with permanent markers or paint pens. *Paint pens will bake and add dimension as shown in the sea shells. Punch hole at the top, leaving a little room as it will shrink.

    Place the plastic pieces far apart on a piece of parchment paper in a pan with the decorated side UP. Place the pan in the oven and watch the items bubble up and then flatten out. They will shrink about 75% in size. Quickly remove the pan and allow the items to cool.

    You can seal them with clear nail polish or add gloss with a product called Glossy Accents by Ranger or Dimensional Magic by Mod Podge.

    Add jewelry findings.

    Cut a flat piece of plastic from a #6 plastic container. (Video below for more info)
    Color on one side with permanent markers or paint pens.
    Punch hole at the top or sides leaving some room for the shrinkage.
    Place on parchment paper in a pan.
    Place in the oven at 350 and watch it bubble up and then lay flat.
    Here’s what it will look like afterwards.
    Seal with clear nail polish or glossy accents.
    Add jewelry findings and attach to a bracelet.
    Attach pendant to a broken necklace.
    Add earring hooks.
    Add to a chain necklace.

    TEMPLATES

     

    cats_jewelry_plastic_templateDownload
    hamsa_handsDownload
    kawaii_cats1Download
    fairy_wingDownload
    dragonfly_templateDownload
    sea-shellsDownload

    LINKS

    These videos will show you everything we didn’t have time for on the TV show! There are TONS of great ideas here so watch the playlist, you will lovveee ittttt!!!

    Jewelry DIY Videos

    DIY Recycled Plastics Videos

    OK, that’s it for now my fellow crafty creatures. Let me know if you need anything. The findings are no charge for Mass Appeal viewers in Massachusetts, just a few dollars for shipping. Contact me at: [email protected] or text the studio at: 413-512-3714. I’m happy to help!

    Big hugs from the Berkshires!

    Malena

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