Show Off Your Individuality With Altered Art Jewelry
If you like creating jewelry and you take pleasure in finding a new use for old items, you may want to try this. Combine these two things and you can be part of the altered art jewelry trend also known as re-purposed jewelry. It is like the old saying “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure”. It is all about combining old items in a creative way to make something new.
Even if you’ve never made jewelry, it is not hard to get started. Look online or at a craft store to find the chains, wire, jump rings, and other items that will help you get started. You can even purchase items like brass charms or steampunk accessories to give you a certain look for your bracelet or necklace. If you need help to get started, many books are available. Or simply accumulate a pile of items and experiment.
Most of what you need can probably be found around your own home. Check each room for inspiration. The easy way to begin is to take apart your old pieces and recombine them in new ways. Perhaps several of your old necklace lockets will work well re-purposed as a charm bracelet. If you have a few broken pieces of jewelry, turn them into something new. Do not forget to search the garage. Some tiny gears or washers nicely polished can add interest to a piece. There are many metal pieces that could bring an unusual flare.
The basement or attic can be a real treasure trove. An old Monopoly piece, a small lock, or an unusual button may be just what your design needs. The steampunk look loves watch or clock parts, the older the better. Practice arranging you design before finalizing it, until you have just what you want.
In case you cannot find enough variety of your own, there is always the flea market. Vintage pieces can be found at a low cost. All of that worn out junk offers a wealth of inspiration. With your new artist’s eye, you will see the endless possibilities. Let your creativity lead to a unique design of your own.
This jewelry trend also has the advantage and good sense of being green. One less item goes to the landfill when you re-purpose old, worn out broken stuff. Instead of clearing out your junk drawers and simply discarding, take some of those items and turn them into something cool. Then, volunteer to help your friends with their junk drawers.
So do not wait. Jump right in. With all of the benefits of being inexpensive to get started and finding a new use for old things, there is no reason not to. Altered art jewelry is a wonderful way to design your own signature piece. And while you are at it, make a friend a unique, personalized gift.
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