I reuse bottles as much as possible, but I wanted to take things to the next level! So in the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, I decided to really "go green"!
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These "feather" earrings were easy to make by simply cutting the shapes out of the side of a bottle and carefully cutting the individual strands of the feather with scissors. |
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I used a "fish hook" style earring to attach the feathers. |
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A close up of the necklace. I used fishing string for the chain but you could use an actual chain. |
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This photo shows the detail better. |
For this project, I used a 2 liter soda bottle, fishhook earring bases, coupling links, and fishing wire from my husband's tackle box. I did borrow his needle nosed pliers as well. I'll probably invest in some jewelry making tools and supplies as I think it will make future projects easier.
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WOW I don't wear earrings but the idea is super cool! They look fab too!
ReplyDeleteThank you tribalmama! I just love finding ways to recycle!
DeleteYou have such a great eye for design. :-)
ReplyDeleteAnd a wonderful imagination, too. Your jewelry looks great!
Linda, Thank you for your vote of confidence! I had such a good time making it!
Deletewow who knew soda bottles could be so cute! I just got my ears pierced in January (along with my 8 year old daughter), this could be a fun project for us!
ReplyDeleteThat's the spirit! It really is so much fun to be creative AND recycle at the same time. Thanks for stopping by Tammy! Be sure to take photos of your creations and post them!
DeleteHave a great night!
Very nice! I really like them and will have to try this myself.
ReplyDeleteThanks Becky! They really were super easy to make! I do hope you'll post some photos of your creations!
DeleteHow cool are those! Very creative my friend!
ReplyDeleteWish I had parts around. :-) would have to buy a soda. LOL and the jewelry parts. Might just have too.
DeleteIt really is fun! I just wish there were more colors than clear and green with soda bottles. There aren't any other colors, right?
DeleteThanks Lola!
Brown rootbeer? Hmmm I think I'm stopping at Walmart on the way home from youth group. LOL
DeleteSo next thing to learn is how to color plastic. ;-)
DeleteYes!!!! Rootbeer bottles are brown sometimes, aren't they!
DeletePoppy, you did a wonderful job! I love everything!
ReplyDeleteMarina, Thank you so much your kind words! I really appreciate your visits!
DeleteThose were gorgeous! I'm stopping by to say hello and wishing you a happy St. Pat's day! sandie
ReplyDeleteThank you Sandie! I hope you had a wonderful St. Patrick's Day! We stayed busy all weekend and I'm just now getting back to my computer today.
DeleteAs always, I sure appreciate your visits!
Those are awesome! I love the colour, too. You're incredibly creative.
ReplyDeleteThank you Carolynn! I very much appreciate your positive feedback on this one. I've been busy lately creating other pieces of jewelry with soda bottles and am just loving the process.
DeleteI am going to try this, I am 84 yrs old but still crafting,and I saw a lite where you make the jewelry out of a pop bottle but you put them in the oven to curl and I saw one where you use the lid to draw circls and cut them out and I can't find any of those sites now. and did so want to make them. if anyone knows the site and wants to help me I am at 4lilymae4@gmail.com, I like to keep my hands busy. and love crafts.
ReplyDeleteI love your earrings! I love to upcycle household items! Right now I am using old glass and everyday hardware items. check out my website at www.zibbet.com\masalajewel. Thanks for sharing your great idea!
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